Lil' Wayne has temporarily avoided being sentenced for gun possession in order to have dental surgery. The rapper, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, was expected to be given a one-year jail term in New York yesterday. Read more >>
Fatboy Slim has been confirmed as the third headliner of Rockness 2010, joining The Strokes and Leftfield. Doves, Ian Brown, Enter Shikari, Vitalic, Plan B, The Bloody Beetroots, Booka Shade, Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip and The Cuban Brothers are amongst the fresh names joining the party. Read more >>
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson says the band “needed to get bored” before they could rekindle their interest in music. The group went on hiatus following their performance at the Leeds festival last year, but have now returned to the studio. Read more >>
Legendary Cream drummer and rock n' roll hellraiser Ginger Baker has announced he is engaged to a woman 42 years his junior. The 70-year-old says he is ready to tie the knot for the fourth time with 28-year-old Zimbabwean nurse Kudzai Machokoto who he has been dating since 2008. Read more >>
The View's Kyle Falconer will play an acoustic set in Liverpool later this month to help raise awareness for dyslexia. The singer will be joined at The Picket venue on February 27 by a host of local bands and DJs, including The Answering Machine. Read more >>
Lady GaGa has discussed collaborating on a single with Britney Spears, according to reports. The two singers are understood to have been introduced at the Grammy Awards earlier this month. Read more >>
The Strokes are aiming to release their much-anticipated new album in September, drummer Fab Moretti has said. The group, whose last album 'First Impressions Of Earth' was released in 2006, are currently working on the follow-up in New York. Read more >>
Jay-Z and Kings of Leon are among the acts set to play at this summer's Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tennessee. Stevie Wonder, The Dead Weather, Weezer and Norah Jones are also on the bill. Read more >>
Lil' Wayne shot nine music videos in 48 hours last weekend in anticipation for his sentencing on gun possession charges. The rapper, whose sentencing has now been postponed until next month, began filming at 9am on Friday and finished at 8pm on Sunday. Read more >>
Bad Lieutenant have announced details of a new UK tour, which gets under way in Sheffield on March 15. The five-date jaunt also includes dates in Glasgow (March 16) and London (18). Read more >>
Former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher won't appear in court in Canada at the sentencing of a man charged with assaulting him. Last week, it emerged that the guitarist had asked to attend the hearing to read his victim statement in person. Read more >>
A composer has denied copying a song by The White Stripes, which was then used on a US Air Force Reserve advert at the Super Bowl. Kem Kraft, a freelance musician, said any similarities between his song and 'Fell In Love With A Girl' were coincidental. Read more >>
White Lies have announced a second gig at FAC 251 - The Factory in Manchester this weekend. The group will now perform on Sunday (February 14 ) in addition to their previously announced sold-out gig on Saturday (13). Read more >>
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Lil' Wayne has temporarily avoided being sentenced for gun possession in order to have dental surgery. The rapper, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, was expected to be given a one-year jail term in New York yesterday. 
Fatboy Slim has been confirmed as the third headliner of Rockness 2010, joining The Strokes and Leftfield. Doves, Ian Brown, Enter Shikari, Vitalic, Plan B, The Bloody Beetroots, Booka Shade, Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip and The Cuban Brothers are amongst the fresh names joining the party. 
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson says the band “needed to get bored” before they could rekindle their interest in music. The group went on hiatus following their performance at the Leeds festival last year, but have now returned to the studio. 
Legendary Cream drummer and rock n' roll hellraiser Ginger Baker has announced he is engaged to a woman 42 years his junior. The 70-year-old says he is ready to tie the knot for the fourth time with 28-year-old Zimbabwean nurse Kudzai Machokoto who he has been dating since 2008. 
The View's Kyle Falconer will play an acoustic set in Liverpool later this month to help raise awareness for dyslexia. The singer will be joined at The Picket venue on February 27 by a host of local bands and DJs, including The Answering Machine. 
Lady GaGa has discussed collaborating on a single with Britney Spears, according to reports. The two singers are understood to have been introduced at the Grammy Awards earlier this month. 
Snow Patrol have announced details of a huge outdoor gig in Glasgow this summer. The Irish band will play Bellahouston Park on June 12. 
The Strokes are aiming to release their much-anticipated new album in September, drummer Fab Moretti has said. The group, whose last album 'First Impressions Of Earth' was released in 2006, are currently working on the follow-up in New York. 
Jay-Z and Kings of Leon are among the acts set to play at this summer's Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tennessee. Stevie Wonder, The Dead Weather, Weezer and Norah Jones are also on the bill. 
Lil' Wayne shot nine music videos in 48 hours last weekend in anticipation for his sentencing on gun possession charges. The rapper, whose sentencing has now been postponed until next month, began filming at 9am on Friday and finished at 8pm on Sunday. 
Bad Lieutenant have announced details of a new UK tour, which gets under way in Sheffield on March 15. The five-date jaunt also includes dates in Glasgow (March 16) and London (18). 
Former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher won't appear in court in Canada at the sentencing of a man charged with assaulting him. Last week, it emerged that the guitarist had asked to attend the hearing to read his victim statement in person. 
A composer has denied copying a song by The White Stripes, which was then used on a US Air Force Reserve advert at the Super Bowl. Kem Kraft, a freelance musician, said any similarities between his song and 'Fell In Love With A Girl' were coincidental. 
White Lies have announced a second gig at FAC 251 - The Factory in Manchester this weekend. The group will now perform on Sunday (February 14 ) in addition to their previously announced sold-out gig on Saturday (13).