Yeah Yeah Yeahs played the first of their two sold out Brixton Academy shows in London last night and brought their typically extravagant stage show with them. In between outfit changes, inflatable eye balls and exploding glitter cannons the band performed hits from their entire history ranging from early EP cut 'Art Star' to this years smash hit 'Zero'. Read more >>

Pete Doherty has apologised for singing the opening lines of the Nazi national anthem at a gig in Germany on Saturday. The Babyshambles star was hauled off stage at the on3 Festival in Munich after singing the opening lines of The Song For Germany – from the verse Adolf Hitler used when the Nazis were in power. Read more >>

Bono says that U2 are “delighted and humbled” to finally headline Glastonbury Festival. The 49-year-old singer was speaking to the BBC at the launch of the Lace Up. Save Lives campaign in London yesterday, an anti AIDs/HIV charity featuring a partnership between Nike and the (RED) brand. Read more >>

Pendulum have announced details of a nine date UK tour for May 2010. Titled the New Album Tour, the Australian drum & bass types play shows including Blackpool Empress Ballroom and London Wembley Arena. Read more >>

Marina and the Diamonds has unveiled the track-listing, artwork and release date of her debut album. The 24-year-old singer – full name Marina Diamandis – releases her 12 track album 'The Family Jewels' via 679/Atlantic on February 15. Read more >>

James have unveiled details of a UK tour for next April which includes a date at London's Royal Albert Hall. Dubbed 'The Mirrorball Tour', the band will play 10 dates across the land in support of their new mini album 'The Night Before' out in spring. Read more >>

Errors have announced details of a new album and extensive UK tour for 2010. The Glasgow four-piece release 'Come Down With Me' - the follow-up to 2008's acclaimed 'It's Not Something But It Is Like Whatever' - via Rock Action Records on February 15. Read more >>

Eminem is one of the collaborators on Lil' Wayne's long-awaited new album 'Rebirth', it's been revealed. The Grammy-award winning rapper features on a track entitled 'Drop The World'. Read more >>

Guns N' Roses have outlined plans to tour South America in spring 2010. No dates for the jaunt have yet to be confirmed, but according to the band's official website they are due to begin in early March. Read more >>

Blood Red Shoes have announced details of a UK tour next March. The Brighton duo will play 11-dates across the UK, starting in Birmingham on March 2. Read more >>

Liam Gallagher has admitted that his new band may keep the Oasis moniker. The singer and clothes designer is currently working on new material with his former Oasis bandmates Gem Archer, Zak Starkey and Andy Bell and plans to release a record by next July. Read more >>

Pavement have added a fourth date to their residency at London's Brixton Academy next May. The reformed US band will now play the venue on May 10, in addition to their previously announced dates, which run from May 11-13. Read more >>

Flaming Lips will play Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side Of The Moon' in its entirety at a New Years Eve gig in Oklahoma City. A poster for the concert, which will take place at the Cox Center on December 31, states that the band will begin their rendition at midnight. Read more >>

Simon Cowell says he's interested in drafting in Eminem as a guest judge on The X Factor. Last week Em – real name Marshall Mathers – offered his services to Cowell after complaining that there's a lack of talent on the UK 'talent' show. Read more >>

Goldfrapp have announced details of their fifth studio album. Titled 'Head First', the record is released through Mute Records on March 22 and is preceded by the single 'Rocket' two weeks earlier. Read more >>

Oasis star Liam Gallagher has accused his brother and former bandmate Noel of being a “fucking fake” after he walked out of the group. The guitarist quit the Manchester band in August, saying the situation had become “intolerable” and forced him to “seek pastures new”. Read more >>