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February 22, 2010
 David Bowie's son Duncan Jones was close to tears after winning a Bafta in London tonight (February 21). The 38-year-old – formerly known as Zowie Bowie – scooped the best British newcomer award at the London Royal Opera house for his directorial debut, the sci-fi movie 'Moon'. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 Dizzee Rascal and Florence And The Machine's duet at the Brit Awards has debuted at number two on the UK singles chart. The song, 'You Got The Dirtee Love', was released immediately following the pair's collaboration at the ceremony last Tuesday. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 Abbey Road studios are not for sale, despite reports last week that owner EMI was actively looking for buyers. It had been suggested that the record label wanted to offload the property in St John's Wood, London to stave off mounting debts. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 The Chemical Brothers are set to headline this year's EXIT festival in Serbia. The festival will also feature performances from Royksopp, Crystal Castles, Moderat and Josh Wink. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 Band of Horses have announced details of a one-off show in London. The band will play Koko in Camden on April 12. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 Blur bassist Alex James is among 135 judges set to evaluate the entries for this year's Sony Radio Academy Awards. The ceremony, which recognises achievement in the radio industry, takes place in London on May 10. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 Coldplay are planning on releasing their fifth studio album by Christmas 2010, Chris Martin has revealed. The singer made the revelations in an interview with Brazilian TV show Fantastico where he admitted things were moving along faster than expected. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 Janet Jackson is set to join the Jackson 5 on a world tour, according to her brother Jermaine. Speaking on a promotional trip to Australia, Jermaine revealed that his sister was looking forward to the jaunt. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 Depeche Mode played the final London date of their 'Tour Of The Universe' at the weekend and closed things in spectacular style. The show followed the band's triumphant Teenage Cancer Trust performance at the Royal Albert Hall last week which saw them reunite with their former keyboard player, Alan Wilder, for the first time in 15 years. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 Jay-Z says the rise of the BNP is a “problem” and that Britain needs a new leader with the charisma of Barack Obama to “galvanise” voters. The rapper, who is actively engaged in US politics, said it was up to the British public to demand change. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 Noel Gallagher is consulting his legal team over a tabloid news article which quoted him as criticising his former Oasis bandmates. The article, published in the News of the World on Sunday, contained a series “derogative remarks” Gallagher had supposedly told a fan. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 Drake has said he believes Kanye West's next studio album will be one of the best hip-hop albums of the last ten years. The rising star recently spent time in the studio with West in Hawaii, where the rapper is working on the follow-up to 2008's '808s and Heartbreak'. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 The Rapture have said they are “cruising” through the recording process for their new album. The band are currently working on the follow-up to 2006's 'Pieces Of the World We Love' in Paris with producer Phillipe Zdar. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 Delphic have outlined plans for a UK tour in May. The four dates, in support of debut album 'Acolyte', include a show at London's Electric Ballroom on May 18. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 Cypress Hill are reportedly supporting Rage Against The Machine at their Finsbury Park victory gig - Rage Factor - this summer. Festival website efestivals is listing the rap collective as 'confirmed' on the line-up page for the June 6th free event. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 MGMT have announced details of a one-off gig in London. The US duo will perform tracks from new album 'Congratulations' at Heaven on March 18. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 Leona Lewis is auctioning off herself to raise money for Oxfam's Haiti earthquake appeal. The singer will spend an afternoon with the highest eBay bidder and will happily go along for a dinner date, go horse riding or ten pin bowling. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 Suede have announced two ultra-intimate warm-up dates for their Royal Albert Hall gig next month. The Britpop icons will play London's 100 Club on Saturday March 20th and The Ritz in Manchester the day after in two 'whites-of-their-eyes' style shows. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 The Who's Roger Daltrey says he wants to record an album with Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page. The 65-year-old singer said he loves the idea of forming a supergroup and would ideally like to sing blues music. Read more >> |
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February 22, 2010
 Iggy Pop has said he is confident that The Stooges can record new material following the death of guitarist Ron Asheton. Asheton, one of the band's founding members, died in January last year at the age of 60. Read more >> |
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David Bowie's son Duncan Jones was close to tears after winning a Bafta in London tonight (February 21). The 38-year-old – formerly known as Zowie Bowie – scooped the best British newcomer award at the London Royal Opera house for his directorial debut, the sci-fi movie 'Moon'. 
Dizzee Rascal and Florence And The Machine's duet at the Brit Awards has debuted at number two on the UK singles chart. The song, 'You Got The Dirtee Love', was released immediately following the pair's collaboration at the ceremony last Tuesday. 
Abbey Road studios are not for sale, despite reports last week that owner EMI was actively looking for buyers. It had been suggested that the record label wanted to offload the property in St John's Wood, London to stave off mounting debts. 
The Chemical Brothers are set to headline this year's EXIT festival in Serbia. The festival will also feature performances from Royksopp, Crystal Castles, Moderat and Josh Wink. 
Band of Horses have announced details of a one-off show in London. The band will play Koko in Camden on April 12. 
Blur bassist Alex James is among 135 judges set to evaluate the entries for this year's Sony Radio Academy Awards. The ceremony, which recognises achievement in the radio industry, takes place in London on May 10. 
Coldplay are planning on releasing their fifth studio album by Christmas 2010, Chris Martin has revealed. The singer made the revelations in an interview with Brazilian TV show Fantastico where he admitted things were moving along faster than expected. 
Janet Jackson is set to join the Jackson 5 on a world tour, according to her brother Jermaine. Speaking on a promotional trip to Australia, Jermaine revealed that his sister was looking forward to the jaunt. 
Depeche Mode played the final London date of their 'Tour Of The Universe' at the weekend and closed things in spectacular style. The show followed the band's triumphant Teenage Cancer Trust performance at the Royal Albert Hall last week which saw them reunite with their former keyboard player, Alan Wilder, for the first time in 15 years. 
Jay-Z says the rise of the BNP is a “problem” and that Britain needs a new leader with the charisma of Barack Obama to “galvanise” voters. The rapper, who is actively engaged in US politics, said it was up to the British public to demand change. 
Noel Gallagher is consulting his legal team over a tabloid news article which quoted him as criticising his former Oasis bandmates. The article, published in the News of the World on Sunday, contained a series “derogative remarks” Gallagher had supposedly told a fan. 
Drake has said he believes Kanye West's next studio album will be one of the best hip-hop albums of the last ten years. The rising star recently spent time in the studio with West in Hawaii, where the rapper is working on the follow-up to 2008's '808s and Heartbreak'. 
The Rapture have said they are “cruising” through the recording process for their new album. The band are currently working on the follow-up to 2006's 'Pieces Of the World We Love' in Paris with producer Phillipe Zdar. 
Delphic have outlined plans for a UK tour in May. The four dates, in support of debut album 'Acolyte', include a show at London's Electric Ballroom on May 18. 
Cypress Hill are reportedly supporting Rage Against The Machine at their Finsbury Park victory gig - Rage Factor - this summer. Festival website efestivals is listing the rap collective as 'confirmed' on the line-up page for the June 6th free event. 
MGMT have announced details of a one-off gig in London. The US duo will perform tracks from new album 'Congratulations' at Heaven on March 18. 
Leona Lewis is auctioning off herself to raise money for Oxfam's Haiti earthquake appeal. The singer will spend an afternoon with the highest eBay bidder and will happily go along for a dinner date, go horse riding or ten pin bowling. 
Suede have announced two ultra-intimate warm-up dates for their Royal Albert Hall gig next month. The Britpop icons will play London's 100 Club on Saturday March 20th and The Ritz in Manchester the day after in two 'whites-of-their-eyes' style shows. 
The Who's Roger Daltrey says he wants to record an album with Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page. The 65-year-old singer said he loves the idea of forming a supergroup and would ideally like to sing blues music. 
Iggy Pop has said he is confident that The Stooges can record new material following the death of guitarist Ron Asheton. Asheton, one of the band's founding members, died in January last year at the age of 60.