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August 12, 2008
 Amy Winehouse is planning to release the song she recorded for the new James Bond film, according to reports. Winehouse recorded a potential theme song alongside producer Mark Ronson earlier this year but the track wasn't chosen by the films producers. Read more >> |
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August 12, 2008
 Franz Ferdinand have begun streaming a track believed to be off their forthcoming third album online. 'Lucid Streams' is currently available in full via the music section on the band's website. Read more >> |
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August 12, 2008
 Lenny Kravitiz is to be unveiled as the new frontman of Velvet Revolver, according to reports. Kravitz has apparently been spotted in the studio with the band, who have been without a singer since Scott Weiland left the group in April. Read more >> |
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August 12, 2008
 Morrissey has said that a forthcoming greatest hits collection of songs by the Smiths is being released without his “approval or involvement.” The album is due to be released later this year in the United Kingdom via the Warner Music Group. It will join a number of existing retrospectives of the band's music. Read more >> |
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August 12, 2008
 Sir Paul McCartney serenaded one lucky child with his harmonica on his road trip with girlfriend Nancy Shevell. McCartney treated the boy to a song after his parents informed the star that he was named after the Beatles hit 'Hey Jude'. Read more >> |
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August 12, 2008
 Russell Brand has shot a video alongside Britney Spears which will be shown ahead of this years MTV Video Music Awards. The comedian and actor, who is hosting the American awards ceremony in September, filmed the promotional footage with the singer earlier this month. Read more >> |
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August 12, 2008
 Andrew Bain, an NHS Dentist, has been barred from including a cover Prince's 'Purple Rain' on his forthcoming debut album. Bain “realised his dreams” earlier this year when he submitted an operatic version of the song to SonyBMG. The record label signed him instantly due to his unique blend of pop and opera. Read more >> |
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August 12, 2008
 The Beatles original management contract with Brian Epstein is to be auction in London next month. The document, which is expected to raise £250,000, was signed by all four members of the band in January 1962. Read more >> |
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August 12, 2008
 Guillemots will join US rapper Busta Rhymes for a one off concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London next month. The Orange Rockcorps event hopes to inspire a new generation of young people to make a real difference in their local community. Read more >> |
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August 12, 2008
 Producer Mark Ronson has signed The Rumble Strips to his record label, Allido Records, it's been announced. In addition to the deal, which ties the band in with Universal Records, Ronson also confirmed that he will produce their second album. Read more >> |
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August 12, 2008
 Former Wolfmother members Chris Ross and Myles Heskett are to launch a new band together. The pair, who left the Australian rock group last week over “irreconcilable personal and musical differences”, are turn to Doom Buggy, their side-project, into a full time band. Read more >> |
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August 12, 2008
 A number of new Radiohead songs will feature on the soundtrack to the forthcoming movie Choke. The film, which is an adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel of the same name, has been directed by Clark Gregg. Read more >> |
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August 12, 2008
 US rapper Lil' Wayne has assured his fans that his daughter is healthy and well after a number of websites claimed she had died in a car accident. “Please allow me to dispel any rumours or speculations and report that my daughter is alive, healthy and surrounded by family who care and love her dearly,” the rapper said. Read more >> |
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August 12, 2008
 The final edit of 'Jockin Jay-Z', the first track from US rapper Jay-Z's forthcoming Blueprint 3 album, has leaked in full online. The song, which has been produced by Kanye West, was aired for the first time last week when Jay-Z joined West on stage in New York. Read more >> |
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August 12, 2008
 Singer Brandon Flowers says that everything is at stake on the Killers forthcoming third album, 'Day and Age'. “I live through these songs. People make such a big deal about the second album: ‘Do or die.’ But I feel like the pressure to produce something great will always be there,” he said. Read more >> |
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August 12, 2008
 US rapper has praised Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor for making music “from the heart.” West's comments about Reznor came during his headlining appearance at the Virgin Mobile Festival in Baltimore last Sunday (August 10th). Read more >> |
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Amy Winehouse is planning to release the song she recorded for the new James Bond film, according to reports. Winehouse recorded a potential theme song alongside producer Mark Ronson earlier this year but the track wasn't chosen by the films producers. 
Franz Ferdinand have begun streaming a track believed to be off their forthcoming third album online. 'Lucid Streams' is currently available in full via the music section on the band's website. 
Lenny Kravitiz is to be unveiled as the new frontman of Velvet Revolver, according to reports. Kravitz has apparently been spotted in the studio with the band, who have been without a singer since Scott Weiland left the group in April. 
Morrissey has said that a forthcoming greatest hits collection of songs by the Smiths is being released without his “approval or involvement.” The album is due to be released later this year in the United Kingdom via the Warner Music Group. It will join a number of existing retrospectives of the band's music. 
Sir Paul McCartney serenaded one lucky child with his harmonica on his road trip with girlfriend Nancy Shevell. McCartney treated the boy to a song after his parents informed the star that he was named after the Beatles hit 'Hey Jude'. 
Russell Brand has shot a video alongside Britney Spears which will be shown ahead of this years MTV Video Music Awards. The comedian and actor, who is hosting the American awards ceremony in September, filmed the promotional footage with the singer earlier this month. 
Andrew Bain, an NHS Dentist, has been barred from including a cover Prince's 'Purple Rain' on his forthcoming debut album. Bain “realised his dreams” earlier this year when he submitted an operatic version of the song to SonyBMG. The record label signed him instantly due to his unique blend of pop and opera. 
The Beatles original management contract with Brian Epstein is to be auction in London next month. The document, which is expected to raise £250,000, was signed by all four members of the band in January 1962. 
Guillemots will join US rapper Busta Rhymes for a one off concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London next month. The Orange Rockcorps event hopes to inspire a new generation of young people to make a real difference in their local community. 
Producer Mark Ronson has signed The Rumble Strips to his record label, Allido Records, it's been announced. In addition to the deal, which ties the band in with Universal Records, Ronson also confirmed that he will produce their second album. 
Former Wolfmother members Chris Ross and Myles Heskett are to launch a new band together. The pair, who left the Australian rock group last week over “irreconcilable personal and musical differences”, are turn to Doom Buggy, their side-project, into a full time band. 
A number of new Radiohead songs will feature on the soundtrack to the forthcoming movie Choke. The film, which is an adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel of the same name, has been directed by Clark Gregg. 
US rapper Lil' Wayne has assured his fans that his daughter is healthy and well after a number of websites claimed she had died in a car accident. “Please allow me to dispel any rumours or speculations and report that my daughter is alive, healthy and surrounded by family who care and love her dearly,” the rapper said. 
The final edit of 'Jockin Jay-Z', the first track from US rapper Jay-Z's forthcoming Blueprint 3 album, has leaked in full online. The song, which has been produced by Kanye West, was aired for the first time last week when Jay-Z joined West on stage in New York. 
Singer Brandon Flowers says that everything is at stake on the Killers forthcoming third album, 'Day and Age'. “I live through these songs. People make such a big deal about the second album: ‘Do or die.’ But I feel like the pressure to produce something great will always be there,” he said. 
US rapper has praised Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor for making music “from the heart.” West's comments about Reznor came during his headlining appearance at the Virgin Mobile Festival in Baltimore last Sunday (August 10th).