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Richard Ashcroft
Richard Ashcroft


Background information
Birth name Richard Paul Ashcroft
Born September 11, 1971
Born place Billinge, Lancashire, England
Origin Wigan, Lancashire, England
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Britpop
Space Rock
Neo-psychedelia
Years active 1990—present
Label(s) Virgin Records
Parlophone Records
Hut Records
Associated acts Coldplay
RPA & The United Nations of Sound
The Verve
UNKLE
DJ Shadow
The Chemical Brothers
Pino Palladino
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Lady Gaga Issues Apology Over 'Retarded' Comment

April 21, 2011
Lady Gaga Issues Apology Over 'Retarded' CommentLady Gaga has issued an apology after she used the word "retarded" in a recent interview.

The singer used the word when describing comparisons between her hit 'Born This Way' and Madonna's 'Express Yourself'.

The charity Mencap, which specialises in learning difficulties, had condemned the star's choice of words.

In a statement to gossip blogger Perez Hilton, Lady Gaga said: "I consider it part of my life's work and music to push the boundaries of love and acceptance.

"My apologies for not speaking thoughtfully. To anyone that was hurt, please know that it was furiously unintentional.

"An honest mistake, requires honesty to make. Whether life's disabilities, left you outcast bullied or teased, rejoice and love yourself today."

(by Jason Gregory)





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