AC/DC seemingly confirmed that they are headlining Download Festival next year. The legendary rockers made a posting on their website announcing they are playing the Donington Park event on Friday June 11th but swiftly took it down. Read more >>

Rage Against the Machine have caused the BBC a major headache after singing the closing expletive strewn part of 'Killing In The Name' on air at 9am this morning. The band were appearing on Nick Campbell's breakfast show on BBC Radio Five live this morning where they spoke of the chart battle with X Factor's Joe McElderry and performed 'Killing In The Name' live. Read more >>

Rage Against The Machine are still ahead of X Factor's Joe McElderry in the Christmas chart race, despite the physical copy of the 18-year-olds single going on sale yesterday. 'Killing In The Name' has shifted 253,476 downloads compared to 'The Climb's meagre 216,795 – which includes his physical sales. Read more >>

Rage Against The Machine have hit out at Simon Cowell saying the X Factor boss has “profited greatly from humiliating people.” Singer Zack de la Rocha made the comments in a controversial appearance on BBC Radio 5 live this morning which saw them sing “Fuck you I'll do what you tell me” live on air. Read more >>

The BBC have issued an apology after Rage Against The Machine swore live on air this morning. During a performance of 'Killing In The Name' on the Radio 5 breakfast show today, Rage's 'Zach de la Rocha' hilariously sang the “Fuck you I won't do what you tell me” despite being asked not to do so. Read more >>

Laura Marling has announced details of a UK and Ireland tour for spring 2010. The singer-songwriter will play 12 shows throughout April in support of her as-yet-untitled second album. Read more >>

George Michael has apologised for swearing during an appearance on BBC Radio 2 on Wednesday. The former Wham! star was a guest on Chris Evans' drivetime show when he launched into an angry rant about Top Gear. Read more >>

Foo Fighter Dave Grohl has pledged his support to the Rage Against The Machine For Christmas Number 1 campaign. The rock legend, who is currently touring the UK with Them Crooked Vultures, explained he became aware of the campaign in the early hours on the way to a gig. Read more >>

The loafers and Fedora hat worn by Michael Jackson during one of his infamous moonwalks have fetched £22,800 at auction. The two items sold for nearly double their estimate at Bonham's in London on Wednesday. Read more >>

John Frusciante has revealed he actually quit Red Hot Chili Peppers more than a year ago. There had been confusion over Frusciante's future since a report earlier this week claimed he had left the group. Read more >>

Bookmakers Ladbrokes have lengthened the odds on Rage Against The Machine scoring the Christmas number one. Just yesterday they listed 'Killing In The Name' at 8/11 but this has now been extended to 3/1. Read more >>

Kid Cudi has pulled out of his remaining dates supporting Lady GaGa on her US Monster Ball tour. The rapper said he had taken “an early leave of absence” in order to “balance his schedule surrounding the recording of his next album and acting commitments”. Read more >>

Twee indie types Los Campesinos are bucking the trend and have given their backing to X Factor's Joe McElderry in the Christmas chart race. Writing on Twitter last night, they said: “FYI: Los Campesinos! are officially backing Joe McElderry and the X Factor for Christmas #1. Come on my son!” Read more >>