LL Cool J has written a letter to President Barack Obama offering him words of advice and support. The rapper was one of countless musicians who endorsed Obama in his Presidential campaign and now he has given him some kind words just weeks into the presidency. Read more >>
Nine Inch Nails lynchpin Trent Reznor has revealed that the industrial rockers are to take a career break, but not before they go on tour with Jane's Addiction. The 43-year-old made the announcement on a website posting and said NIN deserves a rest after touring and recording albums for 20 years. Read more >>
Joaquin Phoenix believes that when he dies he will be remembered for his music and not his acting. The twice Oscar nominated star has once again tried to quash talk that his new career is a hoax and has pledged his life to hip-hop. Read more >>
Pink has donated A$250,000 to the Australian bushfire appeal where more than 200 people have lost their lives. The 29-year-old singer told the BBC: "I've been really affected by the media images of the tragic bushfires in Victoria. Read more >>
Doves have announced details of a full UK and Ireland tour for this April and May. The dates support the release of their eagerly-anticipated fourth studio album 'Kingdom Of Rust' on April 6 and follow their brief, completely sold-out March jaunt. Read more >>
Lily Allen continued her promotional onslaught in the US with an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night (February 16). The singer has secured slots on a number of high-profile shows including The Today Show, last night's Jay Leno and an upcoming appearance on Oprah Winfrey in a bid to take her album, 'It's Not Me, It's You' to the top spot Stateside. Read more >>
Stevie Wonder is set to be awarded the Second Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song by new American President, Barack Obama later this month. The prize giving will come at a special concert in the East Room of the White House on February 25 as part of the celebrations for African American History Month. Read more >>
A spokesperson for Stealers Wheel legend Gerry Rafferty has confirmed that the singer is not missing despite reports that no one had seen him since August 2008. The initial reports of his disappearance came after his Stealers Wheel bandmate Tony Williams had said that he and Rafferty's family were worried about his wellbeing. Read more >>
A huge public auction is being held this April where over 2,000 of Michael Jackson's personal belongings will go under the hammer. Held over five days at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, Jackson himself has helped organise the exhibition where he hopes to raise millions of dollars to improve his financial situation. Read more >>
Portishead have called on fans to come up with ideas of ways to sell their music in future. The Bristol-based trio have come to the end of their contract with Island Records and, according to Geoff Barrow on a Myspace blog post, are contemplating what to do on future releases. Read more >>
Kasabian are to follow up their appearance at this year's Teenage Cancer Trust gigs by headlining The Great Escape. The band will be using the shows to debut new material from their third album which was once again produced by Dan the Automator and is set for release in April. Read more >>
Duran Duran and N.E.R.D are set to headline this year's Lovebox Weekender in Victoria Park, London. As thelondonpaper reports, other acts confirmed for the two-day music extravaganza include Florence & The Machine, Ladyhawke, Simian Mobile Disco, Fat Freddy's Drop, Friendly Fires and, as always, festival curators Groove Armada. Read more >>
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LL Cool J has written a letter to President Barack Obama offering him words of advice and support. The rapper was one of countless musicians who endorsed Obama in his Presidential campaign and now he has given him some kind words just weeks into the presidency. 
Nine Inch Nails lynchpin Trent Reznor has revealed that the industrial rockers are to take a career break, but not before they go on tour with Jane's Addiction. The 43-year-old made the announcement on a website posting and said NIN deserves a rest after touring and recording albums for 20 years. 
Joaquin Phoenix believes that when he dies he will be remembered for his music and not his acting. The twice Oscar nominated star has once again tried to quash talk that his new career is a hoax and has pledged his life to hip-hop. 
Pink has donated A$250,000 to the Australian bushfire appeal where more than 200 people have lost their lives. The 29-year-old singer told the BBC: "I've been really affected by the media images of the tragic bushfires in Victoria. 
Doves have announced details of a full UK and Ireland tour for this April and May. The dates support the release of their eagerly-anticipated fourth studio album 'Kingdom Of Rust' on April 6 and follow their brief, completely sold-out March jaunt. 
Lily Allen continued her promotional onslaught in the US with an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night (February 16). The singer has secured slots on a number of high-profile shows including The Today Show, last night's Jay Leno and an upcoming appearance on Oprah Winfrey in a bid to take her album, 'It's Not Me, It's You' to the top spot Stateside. 
Stevie Wonder is set to be awarded the Second Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song by new American President, Barack Obama later this month. The prize giving will come at a special concert in the East Room of the White House on February 25 as part of the celebrations for African American History Month. 
A spokesperson for Stealers Wheel legend Gerry Rafferty has confirmed that the singer is not missing despite reports that no one had seen him since August 2008. The initial reports of his disappearance came after his Stealers Wheel bandmate Tony Williams had said that he and Rafferty's family were worried about his wellbeing. 
A huge public auction is being held this April where over 2,000 of Michael Jackson's personal belongings will go under the hammer. Held over five days at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, Jackson himself has helped organise the exhibition where he hopes to raise millions of dollars to improve his financial situation. 
Portishead have called on fans to come up with ideas of ways to sell their music in future. The Bristol-based trio have come to the end of their contract with Island Records and, according to Geoff Barrow on a Myspace blog post, are contemplating what to do on future releases. 
Kasabian are to follow up their appearance at this year's Teenage Cancer Trust gigs by headlining The Great Escape. The band will be using the shows to debut new material from their third album which was once again produced by Dan the Automator and is set for release in April. 
Duran Duran and N.E.R.D are set to headline this year's Lovebox Weekender in Victoria Park, London. As thelondonpaper reports, other acts confirmed for the two-day music extravaganza include Florence & The Machine, Ladyhawke, Simian Mobile Disco, Fat Freddy's Drop, Friendly Fires and, as always, festival curators Groove Armada.