Rage Against The Machine have sensationally outsold X Factor winner Joe McElderry to take the Christmas number one! Thanks to a Facebook led campaign, the Los Angeles band's 1992 anthem 'Killing In The Name' has secured the Yuletide top spot after shifting 502,000 downloads, according to the Official Charts Company. Read more >>
Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello has expressed his delight at the band securing the Christmas number one with 'Killing In The Name'. Learning of the news that his 1992 anthem beat X Factor's Joe McElderry in the Christmas chart race, Morello Tweeted: “THE ANARCHY CHRISTMAS MIRACLE OF 2009!!!! THANKYOU. The people united can never be defeated.” Read more >>
X Factor winner and Christmas chart loser Joe McElderry has congratulated Rage Against The Machine on their triumph. The 18-year-old from Newcastle branded 'Killing In The Name' “dreadful” on Friday and added “I hate it!” Read more >>
Rage Against The Machine have released an official statement about achieving the Christmas number one with 'Killing In The Name' yesterday. Band guitarist Tom Morello thanked the “historic grassroots campaign” and reiterated his point that with unity, people can achieve anything. Read more >>
Sir Paul McCartney says he “fancies” playing an O2 Arena residency in London. The Beatles legend plays the venue this week admitted to Absolute Radio that he “quite fancied the idea” of following in Bon Jovi, Britney Spears and Prince's lead and play a series of shows. Read more >>
The Prodigy's Liam Howlett has enthused about Rage Against The Machine scoring the Christmas number one yesterday. In a brief posting on the Braintree outfit's website, Howlett wrote: “YES PEOPLE , THE POINT HAS BEEN MADE , THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN . THE WAR IS WON . Read more >>
Essex indie-soul four-piece Magistrates have split up after three years together. The XL Recordings signed band made the announcement in a posting on Myspace and Facebook this morning. Read more >>
Pete Doherty has been arrested on suspicion of drugs possession at court, just minutes after he escaped a jail sentence. The Babyshambles star admitted to careless and drink driving after a gig in the city in June. Read more >>
Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien says the band plan to resume work on their new album in January. In a message on the group's website, O'Brien said he was “genuinely excited” about completing the work they started in the summer. Read more >>
Eminem has dressed as Father Christmas to raise money for his youth foundation. The rapper is giving fans the chance to sit on Shady Claus' lap on his official website. Read more >>
Lady GaGa is to redesign the stage set for her Monster Ball tour ahead of her 2010 tour dates. The singer's lavish live show, which includes numerous costume changes and a grand piano, has been praised by critics during recent US dates. Read more >>
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Rage Against The Machine have sensationally outsold X Factor winner Joe McElderry to take the Christmas number one! Thanks to a Facebook led campaign, the Los Angeles band's 1992 anthem 'Killing In The Name' has secured the Yuletide top spot after shifting 502,000 downloads, according to the Official Charts Company. 
Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello has expressed his delight at the band securing the Christmas number one with 'Killing In The Name'. Learning of the news that his 1992 anthem beat X Factor's Joe McElderry in the Christmas chart race, Morello Tweeted: “THE ANARCHY CHRISTMAS MIRACLE OF 2009!!!! THANKYOU. The people united can never be defeated.” 
X Factor winner and Christmas chart loser Joe McElderry has congratulated Rage Against The Machine on their triumph. The 18-year-old from Newcastle branded 'Killing In The Name' “dreadful” on Friday and added “I hate it!” 
Rage Against The Machine have released an official statement about achieving the Christmas number one with 'Killing In The Name' yesterday. Band guitarist Tom Morello thanked the “historic grassroots campaign” and reiterated his point that with unity, people can achieve anything. 
Sir Paul McCartney says he “fancies” playing an O2 Arena residency in London. The Beatles legend plays the venue this week admitted to Absolute Radio that he “quite fancied the idea” of following in Bon Jovi, Britney Spears and Prince's lead and play a series of shows. 
The Prodigy's Liam Howlett has enthused about Rage Against The Machine scoring the Christmas number one yesterday. In a brief posting on the Braintree outfit's website, Howlett wrote: “YES PEOPLE , THE POINT HAS BEEN MADE , THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN . THE WAR IS WON . 
Essex indie-soul four-piece Magistrates have split up after three years together. The XL Recordings signed band made the announcement in a posting on Myspace and Facebook this morning. 
Pete Doherty has been arrested on suspicion of drugs possession at court, just minutes after he escaped a jail sentence. The Babyshambles star admitted to careless and drink driving after a gig in the city in June. 
Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien says the band plan to resume work on their new album in January. In a message on the group's website, O'Brien said he was “genuinely excited” about completing the work they started in the summer. 
Eminem has dressed as Father Christmas to raise money for his youth foundation. The rapper is giving fans the chance to sit on Shady Claus' lap on his official website. 
Lady GaGa is to redesign the stage set for her Monster Ball tour ahead of her 2010 tour dates. The singer's lavish live show, which includes numerous costume changes and a grand piano, has been praised by critics during recent US dates.