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March 12, 2009
 Michael Jackson has extended his run at London's O2 Arena into next year in order to cope with the huge demand for tickets. Fans will now be able to see the singer perform across seven nights in January, starting on the 7th. However, this figure could still rise. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 Pete Doherty has said a reunion of his former band, The Libertines, is “unavoidable”. Doherty told The Sun newspaper that he was keen to reform with former bandmate Carl Barat in order to play the group's songs again. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 Klaxons' star Jamie Reynolds has revealed the group have been asked to re-record parts of their second album. He said the band's record label, Polydor, had deemed the follow-up to 2007's 'Myths Of The Near Future' too experimental. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 Prince is to stage a three night residency on the US chat show, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The singer, who releases three new albums later this month, will perform live from March 25th-27th. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 Michael Jackson's setlist for his comeback shows at London's O2 Arena has been revealed by a newspaper. The Daily Mirror claims Jackson will play a career spanning set at the concerts, including the hits 'Smooth Criminal' and 'Thriller'. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 US R&B star Chris Brown has requested that his name be removed from the shortlist for this year's Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards. Brown, who was nominated for two awards, is currently facing an assault charge following an alleged altercation with his girlfriend, singer Rihanna, in Los Angeles last month. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty has claimed he sold drugs, including acid, to members of The Strokes. Doherty made the comments in an interview with Shortlist magazine. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 White Stripes and Raconteurs star Jack White has unveiled a new band – The Dead Weather. Along with White, the group include The Kills' Alison Mosshart, Dead Fertita of Queens of the Stone Age and The Greenhornes' Jack Lawrence. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien has said the group are currently planning a series of summer shows. The guitarist also told BBC Newsbeat that they were working on new material, which could be showcased at the gigs. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 The Human League have been added to the line up for the Evolution festival in Newcastle. Other new additions to the bill include Ebony Bones, Detroit Social Club and Little Comets. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 Devo are to release their first new studio album in almost 20 years, it's been announced. The band, who formed in Ohio in 1973, will release their new effort in autumn next year. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien has entered into the debate over YouTube's decision to ban music videos in the UK. The guitarist, speaking at the launch of a new lobby, the Featured Artists' Coalition (FAC), described musicians as the “lifeblood” of the video-sharing website – and called for them to be given a fair share of the company's revenues. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 Joaquin Phoenix had to be restrained by security at a gig in Miami last night (March 11th) after confronting an audience member, it's been reported. Phoenix, who launched a rap career last year, is reported to have approached a fan who was heckling him. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 The Damned and the Sugbabes are among the acts set to play this year's Cornbury festival in Oxfordshire. Other artists on the bill include The Magic Numbers, Sharleen Spiteri, The Pretenders and Scouting For Girls. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 Roses Kings Castles, the side-project of Babyshambles drummer Adam Ficek, has announced plans to release new material on cassette. Ficek will release 'Roses Kings Cassettes', which includes six demos, on March 30th. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 Madonna made a surprise visit to watch Britney Spears perform in New York last night (March 11th). The veteran singer arrived with manager Guy Oseary minutes before Spears took to the stage for a sold out show at the Nassau Coliseum. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 US rapper Kanye West made a special appearance on American Idol last night (March 11th). The rapper performed new single 'Heartless' to an ecstatic studio audience during the live results show. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 Crosby, Stills and Nash are to perform at this summer's Glastonbury festival. The trio, who formed in 1967, confirmed their participation on their website. Read more >> |
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March 12, 2009
 Nine Inch Nails have unveiled a mystery new website, which is due to launch next week. The website appears to refer to the band's forthcoming tour with Jane's Addiction and Street Sweeper. Read more >> |
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Michael Jackson has extended his run at London's O2 Arena into next year in order to cope with the huge demand for tickets. Fans will now be able to see the singer perform across seven nights in January, starting on the 7th. However, this figure could still rise. 
Pete Doherty has said a reunion of his former band, The Libertines, is “unavoidable”. Doherty told The Sun newspaper that he was keen to reform with former bandmate Carl Barat in order to play the group's songs again. 
Klaxons' star Jamie Reynolds has revealed the group have been asked to re-record parts of their second album. He said the band's record label, Polydor, had deemed the follow-up to 2007's 'Myths Of The Near Future' too experimental. 
Prince is to stage a three night residency on the US chat show, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The singer, who releases three new albums later this month, will perform live from March 25th-27th. 
Michael Jackson's setlist for his comeback shows at London's O2 Arena has been revealed by a newspaper. The Daily Mirror claims Jackson will play a career spanning set at the concerts, including the hits 'Smooth Criminal' and 'Thriller'. 
US R&B star Chris Brown has requested that his name be removed from the shortlist for this year's Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards. Brown, who was nominated for two awards, is currently facing an assault charge following an alleged altercation with his girlfriend, singer Rihanna, in Los Angeles last month. 
Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty has claimed he sold drugs, including acid, to members of The Strokes. Doherty made the comments in an interview with Shortlist magazine. 
White Stripes and Raconteurs star Jack White has unveiled a new band – The Dead Weather. Along with White, the group include The Kills' Alison Mosshart, Dead Fertita of Queens of the Stone Age and The Greenhornes' Jack Lawrence. 
Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien has said the group are currently planning a series of summer shows. The guitarist also told BBC Newsbeat that they were working on new material, which could be showcased at the gigs. 
The Human League have been added to the line up for the Evolution festival in Newcastle. Other new additions to the bill include Ebony Bones, Detroit Social Club and Little Comets. 
Devo are to release their first new studio album in almost 20 years, it's been announced. The band, who formed in Ohio in 1973, will release their new effort in autumn next year. 
Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien has entered into the debate over YouTube's decision to ban music videos in the UK. The guitarist, speaking at the launch of a new lobby, the Featured Artists' Coalition (FAC), described musicians as the “lifeblood” of the video-sharing website – and called for them to be given a fair share of the company's revenues. 
Joaquin Phoenix had to be restrained by security at a gig in Miami last night (March 11th) after confronting an audience member, it's been reported. Phoenix, who launched a rap career last year, is reported to have approached a fan who was heckling him. 
The Damned and the Sugbabes are among the acts set to play this year's Cornbury festival in Oxfordshire. Other artists on the bill include The Magic Numbers, Sharleen Spiteri, The Pretenders and Scouting For Girls. 
Roses Kings Castles, the side-project of Babyshambles drummer Adam Ficek, has announced plans to release new material on cassette. Ficek will release 'Roses Kings Cassettes', which includes six demos, on March 30th. 
Madonna made a surprise visit to watch Britney Spears perform in New York last night (March 11th). The veteran singer arrived with manager Guy Oseary minutes before Spears took to the stage for a sold out show at the Nassau Coliseum. 
US rapper Kanye West made a special appearance on American Idol last night (March 11th). The rapper performed new single 'Heartless' to an ecstatic studio audience during the live results show. 
Crosby, Stills and Nash are to perform at this summer's Glastonbury festival. The trio, who formed in 1967, confirmed their participation on their website. 
Nine Inch Nails have unveiled a mystery new website, which is due to launch next week. The website appears to refer to the band's forthcoming tour with Jane's Addiction and Street Sweeper.