'Bad Boys' by X Factor winner Alexandra Burke has become the fastest selling UK single of the year so far hitting the number one spot and outselling nearest rival Robbie Williams two to one. According to the Official Charts Company 'Bad Boys' sold 185,000 copies whilst Williams comeback single 'Bodies' sold a still commendable 90,000 reaching the number two spot. 'Bodies' is Robbie's twentieth top 5 solo single of his career. Read more >>
Franz Ferdinand surprised fans in Manchester on Saturday by playing an impromptu show in the city's Ruby Lounge Venue. The show took place as part of Inspiral Carpets member and local hero Clint Boon's Tea Party which he runs along with his wife. Read more >>
Timbaland has revealed the star-studded line up for his forthcoming third solo album. Shock Value II, released on 24 November in the US, will feature a host of house hold names including Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus and Justin Timberlake. Read more >>
Lil' Wayne will release his much anticipated new album 'The Carter IV' on December 15, it's been announced. The rapper's release plans were unveiled by Cash Money Records CEO Birdman, who said that 'The Rebirth' would also be out this year. Read more >>
Wolfmother have announced details of a UK and Ireland tour, which gets under way in Dublin on January 13. The seven-date tour also includes shows in Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester. Read more >>
Boy George has revealed he has written a song about Amy Winehouse. The track, entitled 'Your Pain Makes A Beautiful Sound', was written during the singer's recent incarceration in Edmunds Hill prison. Read more >>
Goldfrapp have scored the soundtrack to an upcoming movie about John Lennon's younger years. The directorial debut of Sam Taylor-Wood, 'Nowhere Boy' is based on the book 'Imagine This: Growing Up With My Brother John Lennon' by Julia Baird about her half-brother's pre-Beatles life including when he first met Paul McCartney. Read more >>
Metallica bass player Robert Trujillo made a special guest appearance alongside Rodrigo y Gabriela at a gig in Chicago on Friday (October 16). Trujillo joined the duo on special rendition of Metallica's 'Orion', which Rodrigo y Gabriela have previously incorporated into their own music. Read more >>
The Prodigy have announced full details of a three-disc special-edition version of their latest album 'Invaders Must Die'. Released on November 9th, the two CDs feature the original album plus live tracks, rarities and a plethora of remixes from the likes of Josh Homme, Benga, Chase & Status, Herve and Bang Gang. Read more >>
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'Bad Boys' by X Factor winner Alexandra Burke has become the fastest selling UK single of the year so far hitting the number one spot and outselling nearest rival Robbie Williams two to one. According to the Official Charts Company 'Bad Boys' sold 185,000 copies whilst Williams comeback single 'Bodies' sold a still commendable 90,000 reaching the number two spot. 'Bodies' is Robbie's twentieth top 5 solo single of his career. 
Franz Ferdinand surprised fans in Manchester on Saturday by playing an impromptu show in the city's Ruby Lounge Venue. The show took place as part of Inspiral Carpets member and local hero Clint Boon's Tea Party which he runs along with his wife. 
Timbaland has revealed the star-studded line up for his forthcoming third solo album. Shock Value II, released on 24 November in the US, will feature a host of house hold names including Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus and Justin Timberlake. 
Lil' Wayne will release his much anticipated new album 'The Carter IV' on December 15, it's been announced. The rapper's release plans were unveiled by Cash Money Records CEO Birdman, who said that 'The Rebirth' would also be out this year. 
Wolfmother have announced details of a UK and Ireland tour, which gets under way in Dublin on January 13. The seven-date tour also includes shows in Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester. 
Boy George has revealed he has written a song about Amy Winehouse. The track, entitled 'Your Pain Makes A Beautiful Sound', was written during the singer's recent incarceration in Edmunds Hill prison. 
Goldfrapp have scored the soundtrack to an upcoming movie about John Lennon's younger years. The directorial debut of Sam Taylor-Wood, 'Nowhere Boy' is based on the book 'Imagine This: Growing Up With My Brother John Lennon' by Julia Baird about her half-brother's pre-Beatles life including when he first met Paul McCartney. 
Metallica bass player Robert Trujillo made a special guest appearance alongside Rodrigo y Gabriela at a gig in Chicago on Friday (October 16). Trujillo joined the duo on special rendition of Metallica's 'Orion', which Rodrigo y Gabriela have previously incorporated into their own music. 
The Prodigy have announced full details of a three-disc special-edition version of their latest album 'Invaders Must Die'. Released on November 9th, the two CDs feature the original album plus live tracks, rarities and a plethora of remixes from the likes of Josh Homme, Benga, Chase & Status, Herve and Bang Gang.