February 3, 2009
Amy Winehouse is keen to record her third album in Jamaica, according to reports. The singer, who is moving to the Caribbean island from nearby St Lucia, is believed to have told her record label that she doesn't want to work on the project in England. Read more >>
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February 3, 2009
US rapper Kanye West is to release a book that documents his recent Glow in the Dark tour. The tour, which took in cities around the world throughout 2008, featured guest appearances from Rihanna, N.E.R.D, Santogold, Jay-Z and Lupe Fiasco. Read more >>
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February 3, 2009
Singer Lily Allen has claimed she is “over-exposed” by the media. The singer, who was photographed on Saturday (January 31st) wearing a revealing outfit at a gig in London, said constant press attention had given people the wrong impression. Read more >>
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February 3, 2009
Music fans are remembering the death of Buddy Holly, who died 50 years ago today (February 3rd) in a plane crash. Ritchie Valens and JP 'The Big Bopper' Richardson were also killed when the plane they were travelling in came down in bad weather in Iowa. Read more >>
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February 3, 2009
Art Brut have announced that their third studio album will entitled 'Art Brut vs Satan'. The new album's releas on April 20th will coincide with a nationwide UK tour, which begins in Pool on April 26th. Read more >>
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February 3, 2009
Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty is facing eviction from his country home in Wiltshire, according to reports. The Earl of Cardigan, who owns Doherty's property near Marlborough, is reported to be angered that the singer has allowed the house to fall into disrepair. Read more >>
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February 3, 2009
Lady Gaga has been working on new material with producer Mark Ronson, according to reports. The pair are believed to have spent time together in a London recording studio during Lady GaGa's recent UK tour with the Pussycat Dolls. Read more >>
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February 3, 2009
White Lies will support Snow Patrol on their forthcoming UK tour, it's been announced. The London band, who topped the UK charts last month with their debut album 'To Lose My Life', will play seven shows with the Irish group. Read more >>
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February 3, 2009
A new documentary is to chart US rapper T.I.'s journey to jail next month, where he faces a possible 15 year prison sentence. Road to Redemption, which begins on February 10th on MTV, follows the rapper during his recent community service, as well as the publicity campaign for his 2008 album 'Paper Trail'. Read more >>
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February 3, 2009
Bruce Springsteen, Beastie Boys and the recently reunited Phish are to headline this year's Bonnaroo festival. Snoop Dogg, Nine Inch Nails, Elvis Costello and Al Green will also perform at the event in Manchester, Tennessee, which takes place from June 11th-14th. Read more >>
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February 3, 2009
The veteran spoof metal act Spinal Tap are recording new material together. The band, which is formed of actors Harry Shearer, Michael McKean and Christopher Guest, are expected to release their new effort before the end of the year. Read more >>
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February 3, 2009
Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon helped boost sales of Country Life butter by 85% in the last quarter. Lydon appeared in a recent advertising campaign for Dairy Crest dressed in country tweeds. Read more >>
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February 3, 2009
US rapper Nas has recorded a song for Dr Dre's forthcoming studio album 'Detox'. The album, which will be Dr Dre's first new release since 2001, will also feature Eminem, 50 Cent and R Kelly. Read more >>
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February 3, 2009
US rapper Kanye West and British singer Estelle will join forces at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles this weekend. The pair are expected to perform their Grammy-nominated collaboration 'American Boy' at the ceremony. Read more >>
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February 3, 2009
My Chemical Romance have begun work on the follow-up to their 2006 album 'Welcome To The Black Parade'. Frontman Gerard Way revealed that the group are working with lyrics written shortly after the conclusion of their last tour. Read more >>
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February 3, 2009
Beastie Boys have released a remastered version of their 1989 album 'Paul's Boutique'. The new edition of the album, which is available via the band's official website, also includes 3D artwork. Read more >>
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