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February 15, 2010
 Jay-Z will headline this year's Wireless festival in London, it's been announced. The rapper, who also topped the bill in 2008, will close the final day of the festival in Hyde Park. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 Jay-Z has announced details of two UK dates this summer. The rapper will perform at the MEN arena in Manchester on June 7 and the LG Arena in Birmingham on June 9. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 The Simon Cowell-organised charity single for the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti has gone straight to the top of the UK singles chart. The song, a cover of 'Everybody Hurts' by R.E.M, sold 453,000 copies in its first week, becoming the fastest-selling charity single this century. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 Suzi Quatro and Juliette Lewis will headline “ladies' night” at the Isle of Wight festival in June. The special evening, which will take place on the opening day of the event, will also feature Marina and the Diamonds, Mini Viva and Woman. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 Faithless and Dizzee Rascal have been confirmed as the first headliners of Global Gathering 2010. The 50,000 capacity two-day dance festival is celebrating its tenth anniversary this summer and promises more big names to come. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos has revealed that the band have begun working on their fourth album. The singer said he and guitarist Nick McCarthy were already exchanging ideas about the follow-up to 2009's 'Tonight'. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 Gwen Stefani says No Doubt are having “fun” recording their new album. The group, who reformed last year, have recently re-started work on the project after Stefani finished her own solo album. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 Michael Jackson makes an appearance in the video for the remake of 'We Are The World'. The song, co-written by the late singer, has been re-recorded with an all-star line-up for the victims of the recent Haiti earthquake. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 Blink-182's Travis Barker has drafted in an array of very special guests for his debut solo album. The 34-year-old drummer revealed he won't be recording any vocals for the record and is instead leaving that job to Slipknot's Corey Taylor, Lil' Wayne, The Game, Rick Ross, RZA and more guests. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 The Strokes have posted documentary footage on Youtube of themselves hard at work in the studio making their fourth album. The footage, shot at Avatar Studios in New York, sees the band and producer Joe Chiccarelli play scrabble and work on a new song called 'Taken For A Fool'. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 Dizzee Rascal and Florence & The Machine's duet at the BRIT awards will be made available as a digital download. The pair are set to perform 'You Got The Dirtee Love' at the ceremony in London tomorrow (February 16). Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 The Pipettes have announced details of their new album. Entitled 'Earth vs Pipettes', the record features production by Martin Rushent. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 Crystal Castles have announced details of a one-off show in London. The group will play Heaven on April 20 as part of a string of low key worldwide dates. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 Ahead of The Brit Awards tomorrow night, Dizzee Rascal has confessed to being a “big fan” of his fellow performer Lady Gaga. The rapper, who will perform a medley of 'Dirtee Cash' and 'You Got The Love' with Florence Welch at the Earls Court ceremony, joked he would like to “poker” Gaga. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 Fever Ray and The XX have been added to the line up for this year's Bestival festival on the Isle of Wight. Richie Hawtin presents Plastikman Live has also joined the bill for the event. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 Joanna Newsom has announced details of a two night stint at the Royal Festival Hall in London this spring. The much-lauded singer will play the venue, located in the Southbank Centre, on May 11th and the 12th in support of her upcoming triple album 'Have One On Me'. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 Rage Against The Machine are set to play a one-off show in Dublin this summer. The US band will perform at The O2 on June 8, according to promotion company MCD. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 Brother Ali has announced a six-date UK and Ireland tour for March 2010. The albino rapper plays dates in Bristol, London, Brighton, Liverpool, Dublin and Nottingham in support of his fifth studio album, 'Us', released last September. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 More than 120,000 people have registered for a chance to get tickets to Rage Against The Machine's free gig in London. Tickets for the show, in Finsbury Park on June 6, will be issued via a rolling ticket lottery on Wednesday (February 17). Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 Rick Rubin is producing Adele's upcoming second album, fellow producer Paul Epworth has revealed. Epworth, who has worked with the likes of Bloc Party and Primal Scream, is currently writing songs with the singer. Read more >> |
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February 15, 2010
 Rage Against The Machine and Aerosmith have been unveiled as the final two headline acts at this summer’s Download festival. The rock event runs from June 11-13 at Donnington Park. Read more >> |
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Jay-Z will headline this year's Wireless festival in London, it's been announced. The rapper, who also topped the bill in 2008, will close the final day of the festival in Hyde Park. 
Jay-Z has announced details of two UK dates this summer. The rapper will perform at the MEN arena in Manchester on June 7 and the LG Arena in Birmingham on June 9. 
The Simon Cowell-organised charity single for the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti has gone straight to the top of the UK singles chart. The song, a cover of 'Everybody Hurts' by R.E.M, sold 453,000 copies in its first week, becoming the fastest-selling charity single this century. 
Suzi Quatro and Juliette Lewis will headline “ladies' night” at the Isle of Wight festival in June. The special evening, which will take place on the opening day of the event, will also feature Marina and the Diamonds, Mini Viva and Woman. 
Faithless and Dizzee Rascal have been confirmed as the first headliners of Global Gathering 2010. The 50,000 capacity two-day dance festival is celebrating its tenth anniversary this summer and promises more big names to come. 
Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos has revealed that the band have begun working on their fourth album. The singer said he and guitarist Nick McCarthy were already exchanging ideas about the follow-up to 2009's 'Tonight'. 
Gwen Stefani says No Doubt are having “fun” recording their new album. The group, who reformed last year, have recently re-started work on the project after Stefani finished her own solo album. 
Michael Jackson makes an appearance in the video for the remake of 'We Are The World'. The song, co-written by the late singer, has been re-recorded with an all-star line-up for the victims of the recent Haiti earthquake. 
Blink-182's Travis Barker has drafted in an array of very special guests for his debut solo album. The 34-year-old drummer revealed he won't be recording any vocals for the record and is instead leaving that job to Slipknot's Corey Taylor, Lil' Wayne, The Game, Rick Ross, RZA and more guests. 
The Strokes have posted documentary footage on Youtube of themselves hard at work in the studio making their fourth album. The footage, shot at Avatar Studios in New York, sees the band and producer Joe Chiccarelli play scrabble and work on a new song called 'Taken For A Fool'. 
Dizzee Rascal and Florence & The Machine's duet at the BRIT awards will be made available as a digital download. The pair are set to perform 'You Got The Dirtee Love' at the ceremony in London tomorrow (February 16). 
The Pipettes have announced details of their new album. Entitled 'Earth vs Pipettes', the record features production by Martin Rushent. 
Crystal Castles have announced details of a one-off show in London. The group will play Heaven on April 20 as part of a string of low key worldwide dates. 
Ahead of The Brit Awards tomorrow night, Dizzee Rascal has confessed to being a “big fan” of his fellow performer Lady Gaga. The rapper, who will perform a medley of 'Dirtee Cash' and 'You Got The Love' with Florence Welch at the Earls Court ceremony, joked he would like to “poker” Gaga. 
Fever Ray and The XX have been added to the line up for this year's Bestival festival on the Isle of Wight. Richie Hawtin presents Plastikman Live has also joined the bill for the event. 
Joanna Newsom has announced details of a two night stint at the Royal Festival Hall in London this spring. The much-lauded singer will play the venue, located in the Southbank Centre, on May 11th and the 12th in support of her upcoming triple album 'Have One On Me'. 
Rage Against The Machine are set to play a one-off show in Dublin this summer. The US band will perform at The O2 on June 8, according to promotion company MCD. 
Brother Ali has announced a six-date UK and Ireland tour for March 2010. The albino rapper plays dates in Bristol, London, Brighton, Liverpool, Dublin and Nottingham in support of his fifth studio album, 'Us', released last September. 
More than 120,000 people have registered for a chance to get tickets to Rage Against The Machine's free gig in London. Tickets for the show, in Finsbury Park on June 6, will be issued via a rolling ticket lottery on Wednesday (February 17). 
Rick Rubin is producing Adele's upcoming second album, fellow producer Paul Epworth has revealed. Epworth, who has worked with the likes of Bloc Party and Primal Scream, is currently writing songs with the singer. 
Rage Against The Machine and Aerosmith have been unveiled as the final two headline acts at this summer’s Download festival. The rock event runs from June 11-13 at Donnington Park.