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August 29, 2008
 M.I.A. has revealed that there’s a high chance she will make another record after announcing her plans to retire at this year’s Bonnaroo Festival in Tennessee. “Well, it was my last ever show. And it still is,” stated the singer to Entertainment Weekly. Read more >> |
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August 29, 2008
 Oasis has announced a small club show in New York at Terminal 5 on September 12 prior to the release of their upcoming album ‘Dig Out Your Soul’. The venue, which will be reconfigured for the band’s performance will see Oasis performing new material and old classic. Read more >> |
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August 29, 2008
 She & Him (Zooey DesChanel and M. Ward) have announced additional tour dates on the west coast in support of ‘Volume One’. The tour kicks off in Los Angeles on November 1 and wraps up in Anaheim, California on November 5. Read more >> |
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August 29, 2008
 Michael Jackson has said he plans to celebrate his 50th birthday later enjoying cake and cartoons with his children. In an interview with Good Morning America, to be broadcast today, Jackson said he felt “very wise and sage” for a 50-year-old, “but at the same time very young.” Read more >> |
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August 29, 2008
 Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has compared his brother, Noel, to a grumpy character in the children's cartoon Spongebob Squarepants. The singer, who is a fan of the TV series, revealed that he was awaiting delivery of an Andy Warhol influenced painting of Spongebob. Read more >> |
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August 29, 2008
 Kylie Minogue has acknowledged that her latest album, 'X', could have been better had she had more time to record it. The album, which was released at the end of last year, went in at number four in the UK but failed to break the top-100 in America. Read more >> |
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August 29, 2008
 Radiohead ended the US leg of their 'In Rainbows' tour last night (August 28th) with an unforgettable show in Santa Barbara, California. The gig was broadcast live around the world via the band's official website – and featured a diverse careering-spanning setlist. Read more >> |
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August 29, 2008
 An expert in Robbie Burns' poetry says he felt “incredulous” upon hearing that Michael Jackson has recorded a modern take on the poet's work. Jackson has apparently recorded the album with friend David Gest, who revealed that Burns, who died in 1796, was their “favourite poet in the world”. Read more >> |
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August 29, 2008
 US rapper DMX has pleaded guilty to drugs charges in a court in Florida. The rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was arrested in June trying to buy cocaine and cannabis from an undercover police officer disguised as a drug dealer. Read more >> |
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August 29, 2008
 A film about the early years of former Beatle John Lennon is ready to go into production, according to a Film industry publication. Artist Sam Taylor-Wood will direct 'Nowhere Boy', while Matt Greenhalgh, who wrote the Ian Curtis movie Control, has signed up to write the screenplay. Read more >> |
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August 29, 2008
 The Charlatans have announced details of a massive UK tour, which gets underway in Belfast on October 1st. The 14-date jaunt also calls at venues in Warrington and Edinburgh before concluding at Leeds Academy on October 20th. Read more >> |
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August 29, 2008
 Sir Paul McCartney leads the line-up for the opening show of the new series of Later...With Jools Holland. Metallica, Kings of Leon and Carla Bruni, the wife of French president Nicholas Sarkozy, will also appear on the programme next month. Read more >> |
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August 29, 2008
 Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson says he hates listening to rap music because it brings him down. The 66-year-old, who has battled metal illness for decades after years of drug abuse, says that he prefers to listen to happy songs to keep his mood high. Read more >> |
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August 29, 2008
 Slipknot have added a third London date to their upcoming UK tour after the first two sold out in just 48 hours. The mask loving Iowa metal outfit will now play the Hammersmith Apollo on December 3 as well as their shows on the previous two dates at the venue. Read more >> |
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August 29, 2008
 Beck has announced a very special addition to his sold out show at the Hollywood Bowl on September 20, The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Strings. Playing the largest hometown show of his career, Beck will be joined by his father, David Campbell on stage, when he conducts the Orchestra Strings as they accompany the singer on his performance. Read more >> |
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August 29, 2008
 T.I. has shot to the top of the Billboard charts with the biggest jump ever for his hit single ‘Whatever You Like’. Skyrocketing from #71 to #1 on the charts, the single is the first time ever that the rapper has hit the top spot in his solo career; previously hitting #1 with his collaboration with Justin Timberlake on ‘My Love’. Read more >> |
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August 29, 2008
 Latino rapper Fat Joe has spoken out about reggaeton star Daddy Yankee’s endorsement of Republican presidential candidate John McCain. "Put this in the MTV News headline: 'Fat Joe Says Daddy Yankee Is a Sellout’,” stated Fat Joe to MTV while attending the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Read more >> |
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M.I.A. has revealed that there’s a high chance she will make another record after announcing her plans to retire at this year’s Bonnaroo Festival in Tennessee. “Well, it was my last ever show. And it still is,” stated the singer to Entertainment Weekly. 
Oasis has announced a small club show in New York at Terminal 5 on September 12 prior to the release of their upcoming album ‘Dig Out Your Soul’. The venue, which will be reconfigured for the band’s performance will see Oasis performing new material and old classic. 
She & Him (Zooey DesChanel and M. Ward) have announced additional tour dates on the west coast in support of ‘Volume One’. The tour kicks off in Los Angeles on November 1 and wraps up in Anaheim, California on November 5. 
Michael Jackson has said he plans to celebrate his 50th birthday later enjoying cake and cartoons with his children. In an interview with Good Morning America, to be broadcast today, Jackson said he felt “very wise and sage” for a 50-year-old, “but at the same time very young.” 
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has compared his brother, Noel, to a grumpy character in the children's cartoon Spongebob Squarepants. The singer, who is a fan of the TV series, revealed that he was awaiting delivery of an Andy Warhol influenced painting of Spongebob. 
Kylie Minogue has acknowledged that her latest album, 'X', could have been better had she had more time to record it. The album, which was released at the end of last year, went in at number four in the UK but failed to break the top-100 in America. 
Radiohead ended the US leg of their 'In Rainbows' tour last night (August 28th) with an unforgettable show in Santa Barbara, California. The gig was broadcast live around the world via the band's official website – and featured a diverse careering-spanning setlist. 
An expert in Robbie Burns' poetry says he felt “incredulous” upon hearing that Michael Jackson has recorded a modern take on the poet's work. Jackson has apparently recorded the album with friend David Gest, who revealed that Burns, who died in 1796, was their “favourite poet in the world”. 
US rapper DMX has pleaded guilty to drugs charges in a court in Florida. The rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was arrested in June trying to buy cocaine and cannabis from an undercover police officer disguised as a drug dealer. 
A film about the early years of former Beatle John Lennon is ready to go into production, according to a Film industry publication. Artist Sam Taylor-Wood will direct 'Nowhere Boy', while Matt Greenhalgh, who wrote the Ian Curtis movie Control, has signed up to write the screenplay. 
The Charlatans have announced details of a massive UK tour, which gets underway in Belfast on October 1st. The 14-date jaunt also calls at venues in Warrington and Edinburgh before concluding at Leeds Academy on October 20th. 
Sir Paul McCartney leads the line-up for the opening show of the new series of Later...With Jools Holland. Metallica, Kings of Leon and Carla Bruni, the wife of French president Nicholas Sarkozy, will also appear on the programme next month. 
Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson says he hates listening to rap music because it brings him down. The 66-year-old, who has battled metal illness for decades after years of drug abuse, says that he prefers to listen to happy songs to keep his mood high. 
Slipknot have added a third London date to their upcoming UK tour after the first two sold out in just 48 hours. The mask loving Iowa metal outfit will now play the Hammersmith Apollo on December 3 as well as their shows on the previous two dates at the venue. 
Beck has announced a very special addition to his sold out show at the Hollywood Bowl on September 20, The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Strings. Playing the largest hometown show of his career, Beck will be joined by his father, David Campbell on stage, when he conducts the Orchestra Strings as they accompany the singer on his performance. 
T.I. has shot to the top of the Billboard charts with the biggest jump ever for his hit single ‘Whatever You Like’. Skyrocketing from #71 to #1 on the charts, the single is the first time ever that the rapper has hit the top spot in his solo career; previously hitting #1 with his collaboration with Justin Timberlake on ‘My Love’. 
Latino rapper Fat Joe has spoken out about reggaeton star Daddy Yankee’s endorsement of Republican presidential candidate John McCain. "Put this in the MTV News headline: 'Fat Joe Says Daddy Yankee Is a Sellout’,” stated Fat Joe to MTV while attending the Democratic National Convention in Denver.