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January 22, 2009
 Yeah Yeah Yeahs have unveiled the name of their new album – 'It's Blitz'. The record, which is the follow-up to 2006's 'Show Your Bones', is expected this spring. Read more >> |
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January 22, 2009
 Take That singer Gary Barlow has said he still regrets not spotting the signs that led to Robbie Williams eventual departure from the group. Williams left the boy band in 1995 to launch a solo career amid tabloid reports that he had begun experimenting with drink and drugs. Read more >> |
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January 22, 2009
 Lily Allen has said she supports gay equality and admitted that she once kissed identical twins in San Diego. In an interview with GT, Allen said her diverse upbringing meant she treated everybody the same. Read more >> |
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January 22, 2009
 Paramore will support No Doubt on their first full tour in five years, it's been revealed. The tour, which begins in May, will take in outdoor stadiums and arenas across the US. Read more >> |
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January 22, 2009
 Sir Paul McCartney and Dolly Parton have both recorded vocals on Yusuf's new album. The album, which is still untitled, will be Yusuf's – formerly Cat Steven's – first non-religious release in 28 years. Read more >> |
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January 22, 2009
 Michael Jackson's brother, Tito, attended the opening of a musical about his brother's career in London last night (January 21st). Thriller – Live features the music from Jackson's solo career, as well as his hits with the Jackson Five. Read more >> |
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January 22, 2009
 Mick Harvey, one of the founding members of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, has announced his decision to leave the group. The multi-instrumentalist (not pictured) said in a statement that he wanted to embark on “new opportunities”. Read more >> |
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January 22, 2009
 Elbow bassist Pete Turner has said the band are in no rush to record the follow-up to their Mercury Prize winning album, 'The Seldom Seen Kid'. "We're not that busy. We don't work hard - we think we work hard by doing a four hour day,” he told the BBC. Read more >> |
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January 22, 2009
 US rapper 50 Cent has revealed that he wasn't invited to take part in President Barack Obama's inauguration celebrations in Washington DC this week. Various events across the Capitol featured performances from 50 Cent's fellow hip hop stars Kanye West, Young Jeezy and Jay-Z. Read more >> |
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January 22, 2009
 Katy Perry has revealed that she has taken a “vow of celibacy” following her split from Gym Class Heroes frontman Travis McCoy. The singer, who is understood to have left McCoy shortly before New Year, said she only planned to show affection to her cat in 2009. Read more >> |
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January 22, 2009
 Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has said he plans to move to Los Angeles after spending the festive season in the American city. Wood, who began recording the next Faces album alongside Rod Stewart while in the city, said he enjoyed the laid back lifestyle. Read more >> |
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January 22, 2009
 David Byrne has announced details of a huge UK tour, which will begin in Bristol on March 27th. The Songs of David Byrne and Brian Eno tour will also feature performances in Liverpool, Sheffield and Nottingham. Read more >> |
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January 22, 2009
 Sonic Youth have unveiled details about their album, including working song titles, on their Twitter account. The band have been using the micro-blogging service since January 17th to record their progress. Read more >> |
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January 22, 2009
 Seasick Steve has revealed he plans to collaborate with The White Stripes and Raconteurs' Jack White. The guitarist, who has been nominated for Best International Male at the BRIT Awards, said the pair would enter the studio shortly. Read more >> |
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January 22, 2009
 US rapper Jay-Z has said he plans to take his time recording his new album, 'Blueprint 3'. The rapper began working on the follow-up to 2007's 'American Gangster' last year, and had been expected to release the record before 2009. Read more >> |
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January 22, 2009
 Lady Sovereign has insisted that she isn't copying Kanye West by singing on her new material. 'Jigsaw', the title track from Lady Sovereign's new album, features a mixture of singing and rapping – a similar combination used recently by West. Read more >> |
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Yeah Yeah Yeahs have unveiled the name of their new album – 'It's Blitz'. The record, which is the follow-up to 2006's 'Show Your Bones', is expected this spring. 
Take That singer Gary Barlow has said he still regrets not spotting the signs that led to Robbie Williams eventual departure from the group. Williams left the boy band in 1995 to launch a solo career amid tabloid reports that he had begun experimenting with drink and drugs. 
Lily Allen has said she supports gay equality and admitted that she once kissed identical twins in San Diego. In an interview with GT, Allen said her diverse upbringing meant she treated everybody the same. 
Paramore will support No Doubt on their first full tour in five years, it's been revealed. The tour, which begins in May, will take in outdoor stadiums and arenas across the US. 
Sir Paul McCartney and Dolly Parton have both recorded vocals on Yusuf's new album. The album, which is still untitled, will be Yusuf's – formerly Cat Steven's – first non-religious release in 28 years. 
Michael Jackson's brother, Tito, attended the opening of a musical about his brother's career in London last night (January 21st). Thriller – Live features the music from Jackson's solo career, as well as his hits with the Jackson Five. 
Mick Harvey, one of the founding members of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, has announced his decision to leave the group. The multi-instrumentalist (not pictured) said in a statement that he wanted to embark on “new opportunities”. 
Elbow bassist Pete Turner has said the band are in no rush to record the follow-up to their Mercury Prize winning album, 'The Seldom Seen Kid'. "We're not that busy. We don't work hard - we think we work hard by doing a four hour day,” he told the BBC. 
US rapper 50 Cent has revealed that he wasn't invited to take part in President Barack Obama's inauguration celebrations in Washington DC this week. Various events across the Capitol featured performances from 50 Cent's fellow hip hop stars Kanye West, Young Jeezy and Jay-Z. 
Katy Perry has revealed that she has taken a “vow of celibacy” following her split from Gym Class Heroes frontman Travis McCoy. The singer, who is understood to have left McCoy shortly before New Year, said she only planned to show affection to her cat in 2009. 
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has said he plans to move to Los Angeles after spending the festive season in the American city. Wood, who began recording the next Faces album alongside Rod Stewart while in the city, said he enjoyed the laid back lifestyle. 
David Byrne has announced details of a huge UK tour, which will begin in Bristol on March 27th. The Songs of David Byrne and Brian Eno tour will also feature performances in Liverpool, Sheffield and Nottingham. 
Sonic Youth have unveiled details about their album, including working song titles, on their Twitter account. The band have been using the micro-blogging service since January 17th to record their progress. 
Seasick Steve has revealed he plans to collaborate with The White Stripes and Raconteurs' Jack White. The guitarist, who has been nominated for Best International Male at the BRIT Awards, said the pair would enter the studio shortly. 
US rapper Jay-Z has said he plans to take his time recording his new album, 'Blueprint 3'. The rapper began working on the follow-up to 2007's 'American Gangster' last year, and had been expected to release the record before 2009. 
Lady Sovereign has insisted that she isn't copying Kanye West by singing on her new material. 'Jigsaw', the title track from Lady Sovereign's new album, features a mixture of singing and rapping – a similar combination used recently by West.