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February 16, 2010
 Florence And The Machine's Florence Welch has said she would like Thom Yorke to work on their second album. Welch told BBC Newsbeat she regarded the Radiohead frontman as “a really amazing musician”. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 Kings of Leon have announced details of a huge outdoor gig in London this summer. The US band will play their biggest ever UK headline show in Hyde Park on June 30. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 Jay-Z has heaped praise on Lady Gaga and Cheryl Cole ahead of The Brit Awards ceremony tonight. The Jigga Man will perform a medley of 'Forever Young' and 'Empire State Of Mind' with Mr Hudson and Alicia Keys at the Earls Court ceremony and has nothing but kind words for his fellow performers. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 Lily Allen says she is hoping her friends Muse win at The Brit Awards tonight. The singer spent January in Australia and New Zealand with Matt Bellamy and co. and is rooting for them at the ceremony. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 Robbie Williams and Florence & The Machine are favourites to take the Best British Male and Female prizes at the BRIT Awards tonight (February 16). Florence and the Machine is 5/4 to claim Best British Female ahead of Lily Allen (11/8) and Pixie Lott (7/1). Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 Plan B will release his new single, 'She Said', on March 29, it's been announced. The song is the second track to be taken from the rapper-turned-singer's forthcoming second album 'The Defamation of Strickland Banks'. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 The cost of Lady GaGa's performance at BRIT Awards in London has spiralled due to a flurry of last minute alterations, it's been reported. The singer is understood to have originally been planning to unveil a stage show inspired by the British capital at tonight's ceremony. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 UNKLE have announced details of their fourth studio album, 'Where Did The Night Fall'. Released on May 10, the record features guest appearances from former Queens of the Stone Age member Mark Lanegan and San Francisco's Sleepy Sun. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 Iron Maiden have completed recording their 15th studio album, according to producer Kevin Shirley. The heavy metal legends have decamped to the Bahamas with Shirley – aka The Caveman' – and on Friday he posted an update on progress via his official website. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 Twelve previously unreleased Jimi Hendrix recordings will be made available for the first time next month. The tracks feature on 'Valleys of Neptune' – a newly curated album of songs originally recorded during a turbulent four-month period in 1969. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 These New Puritans have announced details of a new UK tour, starting in Liverpool on April 15. The six-date jaunt also includes gigs in Edinburgh (April 16), Skegness (18) and Nottingham (19). Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 30 Seconds To Mars and Billy Idol have been added to the line up for this summer's Download festival. Other new additions to the bill include Slipknot singer Corey Taylor's side project Stone Sour and Lamb of God. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 Sir Paul McCartney is reportedly set to headline Isle of Wight Festival this June. Jay-Z and The Strokes have already been confirmed as headliners, and, if The Daily Star's claims are true,The Beatles legend will complete the trio of bill toppers. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 Sigur Ros singer Jonsi has announced details of a one-off UK show at The Forum in London's Kentish Town. The Icelandic star – full name Jón Þór Birgisson - will play the venue on May 26th in support of his lovely upcoming album 'Go'. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 N-Dubz and Just Jack have been added to the Guilfest line-up for this summer. They both join the previously confirmed headliners Orbital, The Human League and Status Quo who will play the Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 Kasabian have been banned from using fire during their performance at the BRIT Awards in London tonight (February 16). The group are believed to have requested that real flames surround them as they performed 'Fire' at Earls Court. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 Zooey Deschanel and M.Ward – aka She & Him – will play their first ever headline UK show this spring. The duo will be showcasing tracks from their second long-player 'Volume 2' at KOKO in Mornington Crescent on Friday 7th May. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 Lady GaGa and Lily Allen are among the artists set to do battle at the BRIT Awards in London tonight (February 16). Both singers lead a charge of female acts, including Pixie Lott and Florence & the Machine, with three nominations each. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 Madonna is set to direct a biopic about King Edward VIII, according to reports. The singer is understood to be writing the script for W.E. alongside Truth or Dare director Alec Keshishan. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 Bjork has posted a poignant, poetic tribute to Alexander 'Lee' McQueen on her website. The influential fashion designer, who died last week, designed the cover to Bjork's 1997 studio album 'Homogenic' and directed the video to the single 'Alarm Call'. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 Lady GaGa turned heads as she arrived on the red carpet ahead of tonight's BRIT Awards in London. The singer showcased a seemingly Marge Simpson-inspired hairpiece, while fellow nominee Lily Allen was more understated. Read more >> |
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February 16, 2010
 Abbey Road, the London recording studios used by acts from The Beatles to Radiohead, has been put up for sale, according to reports. Owner EMI, which recently reported a huge annual pre-tax loss of £1.5bn, is said to be actively looking for buyers. Read more >> |
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Florence And The Machine's Florence Welch has said she would like Thom Yorke to work on their second album. Welch told BBC Newsbeat she regarded the Radiohead frontman as “a really amazing musician”. 
Kings of Leon have announced details of a huge outdoor gig in London this summer. The US band will play their biggest ever UK headline show in Hyde Park on June 30. 
Jay-Z has heaped praise on Lady Gaga and Cheryl Cole ahead of The Brit Awards ceremony tonight. The Jigga Man will perform a medley of 'Forever Young' and 'Empire State Of Mind' with Mr Hudson and Alicia Keys at the Earls Court ceremony and has nothing but kind words for his fellow performers. 
Lily Allen says she is hoping her friends Muse win at The Brit Awards tonight. The singer spent January in Australia and New Zealand with Matt Bellamy and co. and is rooting for them at the ceremony. 
Robbie Williams and Florence & The Machine are favourites to take the Best British Male and Female prizes at the BRIT Awards tonight (February 16). Florence and the Machine is 5/4 to claim Best British Female ahead of Lily Allen (11/8) and Pixie Lott (7/1). 
Plan B will release his new single, 'She Said', on March 29, it's been announced. The song is the second track to be taken from the rapper-turned-singer's forthcoming second album 'The Defamation of Strickland Banks'. 
The cost of Lady GaGa's performance at BRIT Awards in London has spiralled due to a flurry of last minute alterations, it's been reported. The singer is understood to have originally been planning to unveil a stage show inspired by the British capital at tonight's ceremony. 
UNKLE have announced details of their fourth studio album, 'Where Did The Night Fall'. Released on May 10, the record features guest appearances from former Queens of the Stone Age member Mark Lanegan and San Francisco's Sleepy Sun. 
Iron Maiden have completed recording their 15th studio album, according to producer Kevin Shirley. The heavy metal legends have decamped to the Bahamas with Shirley – aka The Caveman' – and on Friday he posted an update on progress via his official website. 
Twelve previously unreleased Jimi Hendrix recordings will be made available for the first time next month. The tracks feature on 'Valleys of Neptune' – a newly curated album of songs originally recorded during a turbulent four-month period in 1969. 
These New Puritans have announced details of a new UK tour, starting in Liverpool on April 15. The six-date jaunt also includes gigs in Edinburgh (April 16), Skegness (18) and Nottingham (19). 
30 Seconds To Mars and Billy Idol have been added to the line up for this summer's Download festival. Other new additions to the bill include Slipknot singer Corey Taylor's side project Stone Sour and Lamb of God. 
Sir Paul McCartney is reportedly set to headline Isle of Wight Festival this June. Jay-Z and The Strokes have already been confirmed as headliners, and, if The Daily Star's claims are true,The Beatles legend will complete the trio of bill toppers. 
Sigur Ros singer Jonsi has announced details of a one-off UK show at The Forum in London's Kentish Town. The Icelandic star – full name Jón Þór Birgisson - will play the venue on May 26th in support of his lovely upcoming album 'Go'. 
N-Dubz and Just Jack have been added to the Guilfest line-up for this summer. They both join the previously confirmed headliners Orbital, The Human League and Status Quo who will play the Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively. 
Kasabian have been banned from using fire during their performance at the BRIT Awards in London tonight (February 16). The group are believed to have requested that real flames surround them as they performed 'Fire' at Earls Court. 
Zooey Deschanel and M.Ward – aka She & Him – will play their first ever headline UK show this spring. The duo will be showcasing tracks from their second long-player 'Volume 2' at KOKO in Mornington Crescent on Friday 7th May. 
Lady GaGa and Lily Allen are among the artists set to do battle at the BRIT Awards in London tonight (February 16). Both singers lead a charge of female acts, including Pixie Lott and Florence & the Machine, with three nominations each. 
Madonna is set to direct a biopic about King Edward VIII, according to reports. The singer is understood to be writing the script for W.E. alongside Truth or Dare director Alec Keshishan. 
Bjork has posted a poignant, poetic tribute to Alexander 'Lee' McQueen on her website. The influential fashion designer, who died last week, designed the cover to Bjork's 1997 studio album 'Homogenic' and directed the video to the single 'Alarm Call'. 
Lady GaGa turned heads as she arrived on the red carpet ahead of tonight's BRIT Awards in London. The singer showcased a seemingly Marge Simpson-inspired hairpiece, while fellow nominee Lily Allen was more understated. 
Abbey Road, the London recording studios used by acts from The Beatles to Radiohead, has been put up for sale, according to reports. Owner EMI, which recently reported a huge annual pre-tax loss of £1.5bn, is said to be actively looking for buyers.