	BUSTED NEWS Former BUSTED singer JAMES BOURNE is suffering double heartache - just 24 hours after the boyband split, he's been ditched by his girlfriend of 18 months. Actress KARA TOINTON reportedly dumped the star over the phone on Saturday (14JAN05) because he is no longer in the band, and therefore no longer able to offer her the limelight she craves. Busted announced their split at a press conference on Friday (13JAN05) - they are going their separate ways so bandmember CHARLIE SIMPSON can concentrate on his other group FIGHTSTAR. A source says, "Splitting with Kara is a bitter body blow after all the hell of the last few weeks. "He thought she would be there for him when things came to an end but it seems she had other ideas. She has blatantly used him to get in the limelight." And also Matts girlfriend is ment to be cheating on his aswell BUSTED star CHARLIE SIMPSON's "distant" approach to the band has been blamed for their split last week (14JAN05). The CRASHED THE WEDDING trio suffered months of setbacks triggered by Simpson's alleged reluctance to bond with group members JAMES BOURNE and MATT JAY and his desire to concentrate on rock side-project FIGHTSTAR. A source says, "He never wanted to be dressed by management or told what to do. At first he loved touring, but that wore off and he felt like an idiot while James and Matt were happy to act the fool for younger fans. "At their last Wembley gig, Charlie couldn't have been more distant. He only talked to his Fightstar friends who were backstage Former BUSTED star CHARLIE SIMPSON is on the verge of signing a $1.8 million (GBP947,369) with his new band FIGHTSTAR - only days after leaving the chart-topping boyband. Leading record label SANCTUARY are favourites to sign Fightstar on a three-album deal which will give the 19-year-old the creative freedom he left Busted to secure. But Busted's label UNIVERSAL are also desperate to hold on to one of their most valuable assets. A music industry insider says, "Charlie has a lot of bargaining power and will negotiate a very lucrative deal. But Sanctuary is the ideal place and would bend over backwards for him." The CRASHED THE WEDDING trio held a press conference in London on Friday (14JAN05) to confirm they're officially disbanding. Busted Announcement BUSTED ANNOUNCEMENT Busted Star Matt Willis has got engaged to girlfriend Emma Griffiths at Christmas time i for one wish them all the best and hope everything works out ok for them congradulations BUSTED star CHARLIE SIMPSON allegedly threatened to announce his departure from the band during a live performance at London's Wembley Arena last Saturday (18DEC04). The THUNDERBIRDS singer wanted to quit the band live on stage at their final UK tour date, so he can devote himself to his new band FIGHTSTAR, reports British newspaper THE SUN. But his bandmates MATT JAY and JAMES BOURNE successfully convinced him to keep quiet, moments before the gig began. An insider explains, "Between the band's matinee and evening performances Charlie announced that he wanted to call it a day live on stage. James and Matt were really upset. "The three of them spent ages talking it over. Eventually they managed to persuade him not to say anything. But the situation remains unresolved." BUSTED star CHARLIE SIMPSON almost missed a Dublin gig last week (ends17DEC04) after he was banned from a flight to Ireland for forgetting his passport. The THUNDERBIRDS singer was stranded at London's Stansted airport because he had no identification to allow him to travel to Dublin's Point Theatre, until his manager faxed Simpson's passport and details to the airport. And Simpson was so grateful he treated the entire check-in crew to free tickets to the band's gig at the capital's Wembley Arena on Saturday (18DEC04). An insider says, "He tried to explain that he was in a boyband, even showing them a picture of himself in a magazine, but they were having none of it. "Luckily the check-in crew managed to track down the band's manager in Ireland and they faxed his passport details." BUSTED singer JAMES BOURNE was lucky to escape injury when he was involved in a car crash earlier this week (08DEC04). The THUNDERBIRDS star was travelling to a live show in Glasgow, Scotland, when the people carrier he was in was hit by another car. The 21-year-old avoided being hurt after he decided not to travel in the front. An insider says, "The car was a complete write-off and the whole left-hand side was totally crushed. By some fluke James was in the back on the right - that's what saved him from being badly hurt. "MATT (JAY) and CHARLIE (SIMPSON) had decided to go to the venue earlier on Wednesday. It's awful to think what would have happened if they'd been in the car with James." The concert was delayed while Bourne made a statement to police. A spokesperson for the boyband adds, "Obviously James was in shock and everyone was really worried about him. "But he's a trouper and made sure that, though it started late, the show still went on. He's fine now." British boyband BUSTED will be without their frontman CHARLIE SIMPSON next year (05), because he wants to concentrate on his own band FIGHTSTAR. The WHAT I GO TO SCHOOL FOR guitarist wants to move away from his pop image and be taken more seriously as a musician, so he is planning to take two months off in January. A source says, "Charlie's amazed at how successful Busted have become, but he knows the band aren't going to go on for ever. "He wants to concentrate more on the sort of music he's really into, and that's what he plays with Fightstar." British pop rockers BUSTED are embarrassed by their attempts to break America - because only small crowds of people turn up to their gigs. The SLEEPING WITH THE LIGHT ON chart-toppers have a huge following of female fans in their native Britain and across Europe, but their charms haven't been having the desired effect on American women so far. Singer MATT JAY says, "We played the gig in Seattle in a 300-capacity club - and 27 people turned up." busted recording live aid today Busteds New Live Album A Ticket For Everyone is out now British boy band BUSTED have invited the leader of the British Conservative Party, MICHAEL HOWARD, to star in their next video. The CRASHED THE WEDDING singers - who recently pledged their support for the centre-right party - would love the politician to play the Prime Minister while the boys imitate cabinet members. Bandmember CHARLIE SIMPSON says, "He owes us one, really, and we like the idea of doing our bit for the voting youth. "We just hope he says yes." Boyband BUSTED will make an emotional musical tribute to late DJ JOHN PEEL at Britain's SMASH HITS POLL WINNERS' PARTY next month (21NOV04). The CRASHED THE WEDDING singers will play the legendary broadcaster's favourite song TEENAGE KICKS by THE UNDERTONES at the ceremony in London's Wembley Arena in remembrance of the veteran BBC radio presenter, who died on Monday (25OCT04) from a heart attack while holidaying in Peru. Peel helped discover The Undertones more than twenty years ago and will have lyrics from the song inscribed on his tombstone - the tune is consequently tipped to be Britain's number one hit single this Christmas (04). Boyband BUSTED have pledged their support to the British Conservative party ahead of its general election campaign next year (05). The opposition party - nicknamed the Tories - now hope the privately-educated YEAR 3000 hitmakers will help boost their chances of overturning the ruling Labour Party when the UK next goes to the polls. Singer CHARLIE SIMPSON, 19, says, "I don't really like talking about politics but I've always grown up with their views - the Tories' way of doing things. I just prefer it." Bandmate MATT JAY confessed he voted for the LIBERAL DEMOCRAT party last time around, but had been swayed by Simpson: "Yeah, actually, you know what, I am not going to be ripped off any more. From the financial position I am in now, I am a f**ing Tory boy too." BUSTED hunk CHARLIE SIMPSON has signed a new record deal with the label that launched COLDPLAY and KEANE. FIERCE PANDA have agreed to launch the debut EP of Simpson's new band FIGHTSTAR, but this does not mean the 19-year-old heart-throb will be leaving the CRASHED THE WEDDING group. A Busted spokesperson says, "Fightstar are releasing an EP on Fierce Panda as it's something Charlie has wanted to do for a long time. They sound very different from Busted. It's more of a hardcore American punk sound. Getting Fightstar a deal won't affect Charlie's commitments to Busted. He's 100 per cent committed to them. "People in bands sometimes have artistic impulses outside of the group they are in. Being in the ROLLING STONES hasn't stopped MICK JAGGER and KEITH RICHARDS making solo albums." BUSTED songwriter JAMES BOURNE lives up to his clean-cut image - he doesn't smoke or take drugs. The THUNDERBIRDS teen idol has to put up with bandmate CHARLIE SIMPSON's cigarette habit, and it's more than enough to keep him from lighting up. Bourne says, "No, I've never done it and I don't plan to. It's disgusting - it makes your clothes stink and it's just a foul habit. I was the only kid at college who didn't smoke, but people respected me for it." Drugs are not something the 20-year-old intends to try either: "Some people think it's OK to experiment with drugs, but that's just stupid. I'm so glad I've never got into anything like that because I get really affected just by drinking a fizzy drink! "I'm mad enough as it is." BUSTED hunk MATT JAY has branded pop star JENTINA a "btch" for criticising his kissing skills. The CRASHED THE WEDDING singer recently canoodled with Jentina - who sings BAD ASS STRIPPA - in a caravan and was devastated when she told Britain's SNEAK magazine he "was all sweaty and fat" and "had no idea how to arouse a woman". Jay complains, "I don't care if she said I was chubby. I've always been known as a nice person, so I'm not going to be nasty about her. "The btch." BUSTED star MATT JAY insists his split from longterm girlfriend HOLLY DAVIES is proof his band are "rock 'n' roll" - because true stars of the genre shun steady relationships. The CRASHED THE WEDDING star, 21, believes he's fulfilled the rock 'n' roll criteria by breaking-up with 30-year-old Davies, and is determined to spend his life on "the edge". Jay says, "Holly and I have split, but we'll always remain good friends. "Everyone thinks that if you're famous or into rock 'n' roll you should have someone on your arm. I find that a real cliche. "I think to be really part of that scene you have to be spontaneous instead of having a beautiful girlfriend. That's why we fit into rock 'n' roll. Charlie drinks more beer than he's allowed and I cross the road when the green man isn't flashing. "It's crazy. We really live our lives on the edge." Pop band BUSTED have accused SIMON COWELL and his new TV talent show THE X FACTOR of "making a mockery of the British music industry". The CRASHED THE WEDDING trio are furious the show - which sees Cowell, SHARON OSBOURNE and WESTLIFE svengali LOUIS WALSH judge contestants' singing abilities - encourages dull, talentless people to fill the charts with manufactured music. Frontman CHARLIE SIMPSON - who refused to sign with Cowell - says, "I just watched this and thought, 'This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen.' It was like they were sat in a meeting and thought, 'How can we make it more interesting, seeing as we've had two bulls*t Pop Idols that no one likes anymore?' "So now they have these 60, 70-year-old people coming up. It's just like, when are you going to stop making a mockery of the British music industry? Look how many people have released records through those shows and how many names you remember. You don't remember any of them." Pop band BUSTED are inadvertently at the centre of an Internet child sex scandal - their website has been used by a paedophile trying to lure a young fan. The man - who police are currently trying to trace - has been swapping messages with a 13-year-old girl on the website's chat page by pretending to be a young female Busted follower. He was caught out after he sent a birthday card and money to her home address. The paedophile also told her to buy the CRASHED THE WEDDING group's album from a specific music store in Essex, England, at an exact time and day. Busted have since posted a warning to fans on www.busted.com. A spokesman for the group says, "We need to make children and parents aware." British chart-topping group BUSTED's single WHAT I GO TO SCHOOL FOR has become the second most in-demand track on American radio. MATT JAY, JAMES BOURNE and CHARLIE SIMPSON are currently on tour in the US, where their hit song is so popular on radio stations, only NELLY's MY PLACE is generating more interest. A Busted spokesperson says, "The news from radio stations is better than we hoped. The single is shaping up to be a big hit." BUSTED star CHARLIE SIMPSON has purchased a "palace" - for his new pet rabbit. The animal-mad CRASHED THE WEDDING hunk has recently added the long-eared creature to his household, and he's so eager to give it the best possible lifestyle, he's built a giant hutch in his back garden. He says, "It's this miniature, loop-eared bunny from Holland. He's so cute. He's white and grey and he's called BIFFY. "I bought a really fancy hutch with two tiers. It's the smallest rabbit ever in the biggest palace." BUSTED hunk JAMES BOURNE has received emergency medical treatment after collapsing with heat stroke in the American desert. The YEAR 3000 star, 20, became dangerously ill when their air conditioning broke on their tour bus as they hit the hottest parts of Colorado, his concerned bandmates CHARLIE SIMPSON, 19, and MATT JAY, 21, called a doctor and are relieved Bourne is well enough to continue their gruelling three-month US tour. A band spokesperson says, "A doctor had to be called after James got heat stroke, but he's fine now." An insider explains, "It was a nightmare for James. the heat was horrific and the boys were already tired from working so hard. As the temperature rose James became sick but because the band had to get to their next destination they couldn't stop. It was a typical case of heat stroke, feeling faint, the shakes, a terrible headache. Obviously it can be a very serious illness so a doctor was called immediately. ye bus continued without air con until it arrived at the next city on the route. Thankfully, James recovered fine. He's a real trouper." BUSTED hunk MATT JAY has rejected the advances of smitten pop newcomer JOJO - because at 13, she's too young for him. The CRASHED THE WEDDING hitmaker was intrigued when he discovered a huge American star had a crush on him, but was left non-plussed after finding out the girl in question was JoJo. But the LEAVE (GET OUT) singer is determined to capture his heart and has sent a box of love gifts to him. A source tells Britain's DAILY STAR newspaper, "JoJo is in love with the Busted boys, but her favourite is Matt. "She made a present for him - it's basically a cardboard box covered in hearts and stuffed with little fur toys, trinkets she's made and chocolates." A Busted source says, "Of course Matt was flattered but she's just a child so obviously it's not going any further." Busted set off for New York a couple of weeks ago. The flight was fantastic, the luggage was not! First casualty, Matt�s guitar crushed in flight, great! The Boys spent a few days in New York, being filmed by MTV for a new reality TV show, and performing a show for a NY radio station. Then it was off to Colorado Springs, via Dallas for another show. Unfortunately they ended up being diverted to Denver due to dangerous storms in Colorado, and man were they heavy storms! They watched a storm the following day with heavy thunder and fork lightening all around them, covering the Rocky Mountains. To make matters worse, one more guitar was damaged in flight, and another one missing�.and still missing!!! Matt, James and Charlie are nevertheless in great form. A few days later, and the Busted crew met up with their new tour bus and driver �Wade Long�. An American tour bus is something pretty special, they look like a mobile �OK Diner� from the outside, but on board, everything�even showers!!! Much needed though, in the USA you don�t cover a couple of hundred miles from London to Manchester, it�s about seven hundred miles EACH DAY!!! The air con packed up on the bus for a nine-hour drive with temperatures of 110 degrees, nice Busted Official tour book is out on september 9th with a live album out on november the 1st James and Matt have apparantly forgot charlies birthday back in june and never even got him a card awe Poor James Is Suffering from really bad hay feaver at the moment its that bad that he has got to go through a pack of pocket tissues in ten minutes Charlie Has split up with his longterm girlfriend Camilla and now is smitten with ex s-clubber Rachel Stevens just found out this is not true and Matts back with his girlfriend James Has become the the first outsider invited to join secretive song-writing team The Location at their Swedish HQ. They have penned hits for the likes of Britney Spears, Avril Lavign and Celine Dion Busted Single 3AM/Thunderbirds out on monday (26/07/04) make sure you buye it and help them get yet another number one lol In the sun on the 24/07/04 James is rumoured to have had a fight with a guy called Robert Cross over The Boss Bruce Springsteen now if that was the case would james not have beat up Danny (mcfly) by now as we all know how much of a Bruce Springsteen he is anyway click here for the Full story SUN REPORT Big Brother bosses have held secret talks with busted they want Matt, James and Charlie to play live on the final show on August 6 and its all because of Stuart who is such a huge fan of the group (well who isn't) Busted have signed a deal with pepsi that could help them crack Americ. The �500,000 Contract with See Matt, James and Charlieas the faces of the soft drink in the USand is certain to boost their Profile.

BUSTED NEWS Former BUSTED singer JAMES BOURNE is suffering double heartache - just 24 hours after the boyband split, he's been ditched by his girlfriend of 18 months. Actress KARA TOINTON reportedly dumped the star over the phone on Saturday (14JAN05) because he is no longer in the band, and therefore no longer able to offer her the limelight she craves. Busted announced their split at a press conference on Friday (13JAN05) - they are going their separate ways so bandmember CHARLIE SIMPSON can concentrate on his other group FIGHTSTAR. A source says, "Splitting with Kara is a bitter body blow after all the hell of the last few weeks. "He thought she would be there for him when things came to an end but it seems she had other ideas. She has blatantly used him to get in the limelight." And also Matts girlfriend is ment to be cheating on his aswell BUSTED star CHARLIE SIMPSON's "distant" approach to the band has been blamed for their split last week (14JAN05). The CRASHED THE WEDDING trio suffered months of setbacks triggered by Simpson's alleged reluctance to bond with group members JAMES BOURNE and MATT JAY and his desire to concentrate on rock side-project FIGHTSTAR. A source says, "He never wanted to be dressed by management or told what to do. At first he loved touring, but that wore off and he felt like an idiot while James and Matt were happy to act the fool for younger fans. "At their last Wembley gig, Charlie couldn't have been more distant. He only talked to his Fightstar friends who were backstage Former BUSTED star CHARLIE SIMPSON is on the verge of signing a $1.8 million (GBP947,369) with his new band FIGHTSTAR - only days after leaving the chart-topping boyband. Leading record label SANCTUARY are favourites to sign Fightstar on a three-album deal which will give the 19-year-old the creative freedom he left Busted to secure. But Busted's label UNIVERSAL are also desperate to hold on to one of their most valuable assets. A music industry insider says, "Charlie has a lot of bargaining power and will negotiate a very lucrative deal. But Sanctuary is the ideal place and would bend over backwards for him." The CRASHED THE WEDDING trio held a press conference in London on Friday (14JAN05) to confirm they're officially disbanding. Busted Announcement BUSTED ANNOUNCEMENT Busted Star Matt Willis has got engaged to girlfriend Emma Griffiths at Christmas time i for one wish them all the best and hope everything works out ok for them congradulations BUSTED star CHARLIE SIMPSON allegedly threatened to announce his departure from the band during a live performance at London's Wembley Arena last Saturday (18DEC04). The THUNDERBIRDS singer wanted to quit the band live on stage at their final UK tour date, so he can devote himself to his new band FIGHTSTAR, reports British newspaper THE SUN. But his bandmates MATT JAY and JAMES BOURNE successfully convinced him to keep quiet, moments before the gig began. An insider explains, "Between the band's matinee and evening performances Charlie announced that he wanted to call it a day live on stage. James and Matt were really upset. "The three of them spent ages talking it over. Eventually they managed to persuade him not to say anything. But the situation remains unresolved." BUSTED star CHARLIE SIMPSON almost missed a Dublin gig last week (ends17DEC04) after he was banned from a flight to Ireland for forgetting his passport. The THUNDERBIRDS singer was stranded at London's Stansted airport because he had no identification to allow him to travel to Dublin's Point Theatre, until his manager faxed Simpson's passport and details to the airport. And Simpson was so grateful he treated the entire check-in crew to free tickets to the band's gig at the capital's Wembley Arena on Saturday (18DEC04). An insider says, "He tried to explain that he was in a boyband, even showing them a picture of himself in a magazine, but they were having none of it. "Luckily the check-in crew managed to track down the band's manager in Ireland and they faxed his passport details." BUSTED singer JAMES BOURNE was lucky to escape injury when he was involved in a car crash earlier this week (08DEC04). The THUNDERBIRDS star was travelling to a live show in Glasgow, Scotland, when the people carrier he was in was hit by another car. The 21-year-old avoided being hurt after he decided not to travel in the front. An insider says, "The car was a complete write-off and the whole left-hand side was totally crushed. By some fluke James was in the back on the right - that's what saved him from being badly hurt. "MATT (JAY) and CHARLIE (SIMPSON) had decided to go to the venue earlier on Wednesday. It's awful to think what would have happened if they'd been in the car with James." The concert was delayed while Bourne made a statement to police. A spokesperson for the boyband adds, "Obviously James was in shock and everyone was really worried about him. "But he's a trouper and made sure that, though it started late, the show still went on. He's fine now." British boyband BUSTED will be without their frontman CHARLIE SIMPSON next year (05), because he wants to concentrate on his own band FIGHTSTAR. The WHAT I GO TO SCHOOL FOR guitarist wants to move away from his pop image and be taken more seriously as a musician, so he is planning to take two months off in January. A source says, "Charlie's amazed at how successful Busted have become, but he knows the band aren't going to go on for ever. "He wants to concentrate more on the sort of music he's really into, and that's what he plays with Fightstar." British pop rockers BUSTED are embarrassed by their attempts to break America - because only small crowds of people turn up to their gigs. The SLEEPING WITH THE LIGHT ON chart-toppers have a huge following of female fans in their native Britain and across Europe, but their charms haven't been having the desired effect on American women so far. Singer MATT JAY says, "We played the gig in Seattle in a 300-capacity club - and 27 people turned up." busted recording live aid today Busteds New Live Album A Ticket For Everyone is out now British boy band BUSTED have invited the leader of the British Conservative Party, MICHAEL HOWARD, to star in their next video. The CRASHED THE WEDDING singers - who recently pledged their support for the centre-right party - would love the politician to play the Prime Minister while the boys imitate cabinet members. Bandmember CHARLIE SIMPSON says, "He owes us one, really, and we like the idea of doing our bit for the voting youth. "We just hope he says yes." Boyband BUSTED will make an emotional musical tribute to late DJ JOHN PEEL at Britain's SMASH HITS POLL WINNERS' PARTY next month (21NOV04). The CRASHED THE WEDDING singers will play the legendary broadcaster's favourite song TEENAGE KICKS by THE UNDERTONES at the ceremony in London's Wembley Arena in remembrance of the veteran BBC radio presenter, who died on Monday (25OCT04) from a heart attack while holidaying in Peru. Peel helped discover The Undertones more than twenty years ago and will have lyrics from the song inscribed on his tombstone - the tune is consequently tipped to be Britain's number one hit single this Christmas (04). Boyband BUSTED have pledged their support to the British Conservative party ahead of its general election campaign next year (05). The opposition party - nicknamed the Tories - now hope the privately-educated YEAR 3000 hitmakers will help boost their chances of overturning the ruling Labour Party when the UK next goes to the polls. Singer CHARLIE SIMPSON, 19, says, "I don't really like talking about politics but I've always grown up with their views - the Tories' way of doing things. I just prefer it." Bandmate MATT JAY confessed he voted for the LIBERAL DEMOCRAT party last time around, but had been swayed by Simpson: "Yeah, actually, you know what, I am not going to be ripped off any more. From the financial position I am in now, I am a f***ing Tory boy too." BUSTED hunk CHARLIE SIMPSON has signed a new record deal with the label that launched COLDPLAY and KEANE. FIERCE PANDA have agreed to launch the debut EP of Simpson's new band FIGHTSTAR, but this does not mean the 19-year-old heart-throb will be leaving the CRASHED THE WEDDING group. A Busted spokesperson says, "Fightstar are releasing an EP on Fierce Panda as it's something Charlie has wanted to do for a long time. They sound very different from Busted. It's more of a hardcore American punk sound. Getting Fightstar a deal won't affect Charlie's commitments to Busted. He's 100 per cent committed to them. "People in bands sometimes have artistic impulses outside of the group they are in. Being in the ROLLING STONES hasn't stopped MICK JAGGER and KEITH RICHARDS making solo albums." BUSTED songwriter JAMES BOURNE lives up to his clean-cut image - he doesn't smoke or take drugs. The THUNDERBIRDS teen idol has to put up with bandmate CHARLIE SIMPSON's cigarette habit, and it's more than enough to keep him from lighting up. Bourne says, "No, I've never done it and I don't plan to. It's disgusting - it makes your clothes stink and it's just a foul habit. I was the only kid at college who didn't smoke, but people respected me for it." Drugs are not something the 20-year-old intends to try either: "Some people think it's OK to experiment with drugs, but that's just stupid. I'm so glad I've never got into anything like that because I get really affected just by drinking a fizzy drink! "I'm mad enough as it is." BUSTED hunk MATT JAY has branded pop star JENTINA a "b*tch" for criticising his kissing skills. The CRASHED THE WEDDING singer recently canoodled with Jentina - who sings BAD ASS STRIPPA - in a caravan and was devastated when she told Britain's SNEAK magazine he "was all sweaty and fat" and "had no idea how to arouse a woman". Jay complains, "I don't care if she said I was chubby. I've always been known as a nice person, so I'm not going to be nasty about her. "The b*tch." BUSTED star MATT JAY insists his split from longterm girlfriend HOLLY DAVIES is proof his band are "rock 'n' roll" - because true stars of the genre shun steady relationships. The CRASHED THE WEDDING star, 21, believes he's fulfilled the rock 'n' roll criteria by breaking-up with 30-year-old Davies, and is determined to spend his life on "the edge". Jay says, "Holly and I have split, but we'll always remain good friends. "Everyone thinks that if you're famous or into rock 'n' roll you should have someone on your arm. I find that a real cliche. "I think to be really part of that scene you have to be spontaneous instead of having a beautiful girlfriend. That's why we fit into rock 'n' roll. Charlie drinks more beer than he's allowed and I cross the road when the green man isn't flashing. "It's crazy. We really live our lives on the edge." Pop band BUSTED have accused SIMON COWELL and his new TV talent show THE X FACTOR of "making a mockery of the British music industry". The CRASHED THE WEDDING trio are furious the show - which sees Cowell, SHARON OSBOURNE and WESTLIFE svengali LOUIS WALSH judge contestants' singing abilities - encourages dull, talentless people to fill the charts with manufactured music. Frontman CHARLIE SIMPSON - who refused to sign with Cowell - says, "I just watched this and thought, 'This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen.' It was like they were sat in a meeting and thought, 'How can we make it more interesting, seeing as we've had two bulls**t Pop Idols that no one likes anymore?' "So now they have these 60, 70-year-old people coming up. It's just like, when are you going to stop making a mockery of the British music industry? Look how many people have released records through those shows and how many names you remember. You don't remember any of them." Pop band BUSTED are inadvertently at the centre of an Internet child sex scandal - their website has been used by a paedophile trying to lure a young fan. The man - who police are currently trying to trace - has been swapping messages with a 13-year-old girl on the website's chat page by pretending to be a young female Busted follower. He was caught out after he sent a birthday card and money to her home address. The paedophile also told her to buy the CRASHED THE WEDDING group's album from a specific music store in Essex, England, at an exact time and day. Busted have since posted a warning to fans on www.busted.com. A spokesman for the group says, "We need to make children and parents aware." British chart-topping group BUSTED's single WHAT I GO TO SCHOOL FOR has become the second most in-demand track on American radio. MATT JAY, JAMES BOURNE and CHARLIE SIMPSON are currently on tour in the US, where their hit song is so popular on radio stations, only NELLY's MY PLACE is generating more interest. A Busted spokesperson says, "The news from radio stations is better than we hoped. The single is shaping up to be a big hit." BUSTED star CHARLIE SIMPSON has purchased a "palace" - for his new pet rabbit. The animal-mad CRASHED THE WEDDING hunk has recently added the long-eared creature to his household, and he's so eager to give it the best possible lifestyle, he's built a giant hutch in his back garden. He says, "It's this miniature, loop-eared bunny from Holland. He's so cute. He's white and grey and he's called BIFFY. "I bought a really fancy hutch with two tiers. It's the smallest rabbit ever in the biggest palace." BUSTED hunk JAMES BOURNE has received emergency medical treatment after collapsing with heat stroke in the American desert. The YEAR 3000 star, 20, became dangerously ill when their air conditioning broke on their tour bus as they hit the hottest parts of Colorado, his concerned bandmates CHARLIE SIMPSON, 19, and MATT JAY, 21, called a doctor and are relieved Bourne is well enough to continue their gruelling three-month US tour. A band spokesperson says, "A doctor had to be called after James got heat stroke, but he's fine now." An insider explains, "It was a nightmare for James. the heat was horrific and the boys were already tired from working so hard. As the temperature rose James became sick but because the band had to get to their next destination they couldn't stop. It was a typical case of heat stroke, feeling faint, the shakes, a terrible headache. Obviously it can be a very serious illness so a doctor was called immediately. ye bus continued without air con until it arrived at the next city on the route. Thankfully, James recovered fine. He's a real trouper." BUSTED hunk MATT JAY has rejected the advances of smitten pop newcomer JOJO - because at 13, she's too young for him. The CRASHED THE WEDDING hitmaker was intrigued when he discovered a huge American star had a crush on him, but was left non-plussed after finding out the girl in question was JoJo. But the LEAVE (GET OUT) singer is determined to capture his heart and has sent a box of love gifts to him. A source tells Britain's DAILY STAR newspaper, "JoJo is in love with the Busted boys, but her favourite is Matt. "She made a present for him - it's basically a cardboard box covered in hearts and stuffed with little fur toys, trinkets she's made and chocolates." A Busted source says, "Of course Matt was flattered but she's just a child so obviously it's not going any further." Busted set off for New York a couple of weeks ago. The flight was fantastic, the luggage was not! First casualty, Matt�s guitar crushed in flight, great! The Boys spent a few days in New York, being filmed by MTV for a new reality TV show, and performing a show for a NY radio station. Then it was off to Colorado Springs, via Dallas for another show. Unfortunately they ended up being diverted to Denver due to dangerous storms in Colorado, and man were they heavy storms! They watched a storm the following day with heavy thunder and fork lightening all around them, covering the Rocky Mountains. To make matters worse, one more guitar was damaged in flight, and another one missing�.and still missing!!! Matt, James and Charlie are nevertheless in great form. A few days later, and the Busted crew met up with their new tour bus and driver �Wade Long�. An American tour bus is something pretty special, they look like a mobile �OK Diner� from the outside, but on board, everything�even showers!!! Much needed though, in the USA you don�t cover a couple of hundred miles from London to Manchester, it�s about seven hundred miles EACH DAY!!! The air con packed up on the bus for a nine-hour drive with temperatures of 110 degrees, nice Busted Official tour book is out on september 9th with a live album out on november the 1st James and Matt have apparantly forgot charlies birthday back in june and never even got him a card awe Poor James Is Suffering from really bad hay feaver at the moment its that bad that he has got to go through a pack of pocket tissues in ten minutes Charlie Has split up with his longterm girlfriend Camilla and now is smitten with ex s-clubber Rachel Stevens just found out this is not true and Matts back with his girlfriend James Has become the the first outsider invited to join secretive song-writing team The Location at their Swedish HQ. They have penned hits for the likes of Britney Spears, Avril Lavign and Celine Dion Busted Single 3AM/Thunderbirds out on monday (26/07/04) make sure you buye it and help them get yet another number one lol In the sun on the 24/07/04 James is rumoured to have had a fight with a guy called Robert Cross over The Boss Bruce Springsteen now if that was the case would james not have beat up Danny (mcfly) by now as we all know how much of a Bruce Springsteen he is anyway click here for the Full story SUN REPORT Big Brother bosses have held secret talks with busted they want Matt, James and Charlie to play live on the final show on August 6 and its all because of Stuart who is such a huge fan of the group (well who isn't) Busted have signed a deal with pepsi that could help them crack Americ. The �500,000 Contract with See Matt, James and Charlieas the faces of the soft drink in the USand is certain to boost their Profile.