Heavy metal titans Heaven & Hell have cancelled their entire summer schedule due to singer Ronnie James Dio's ongoing battle with cancer. 67-year-old Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer in November 2009, however having made progress the band booked in a series of UK European summer shows. Read more >>
Fucked Up and Nero are among the latest additions to the line-up for this summer’s Guilfest festival. The Wonderstuff, My Passion and Babylon Circus have also joined the bill. Read more >>
Poison singer Bret Michaels has left hospital and is expected to make a full recovery after suffering a brain hemorrhage, his doctor has said. Michaels was discharged from St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center yesterday, two weeks after he was admitted with a severe headache. Read more >>
The Charlatans have confirmed that they have parted company with manager Alan McGee. McGee announced plans to step down from management in 2008, but until now his status with The Charlatans has been unclear. Read more >>
Marina and the Diamonds have announced details of a UK tour, which gets underway in Norwich on October 20. The 14-date jaunt also includes gigs in Birmingham (October 23), Manchester (31) and Leeds (November 5). Read more >>
Mick Jagger has praised the way Kings of Leon are now able to connect with their audience. The Rolling Stones singer said he admired the way the US band had adapted their stage show to attract a bigger fan base. Read more >>
School Of Seven Bells have unveiled a series of UK dates, starting in Bristol on July 18. The band will also play Manchester’s Ruby Lounge on July 19 and Scala in London on July 20. Read more >>
Ian Brown has been added to the line-up for this year’s Ibiza Rocks. The summer-long event takes place at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel in San Antonio from June 8 to September 14. Read more >>
Kiss stars Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have hit out at illegal file-sharing saying the perpetrators are responsible for killing off the next Kiss, The Beatles or U2. The rock veterans, who are in the UK this month for their huge arena tour, reckon illegal downloading is just as bad as stealing a motor. Read more >>
Scarlett Johansson says it would be “interesting and intriguing” to play Courtney Love in a film about her late husband, Kurt Cobain. The actress is one of a number of stars believed to have been targeted by Love, who is a co-executive producer on the project. Read more >>
Top selling albums from Lady Gaga, Lily Allen and Robbie Williams gave pop music sales a massive boost in 2009, newly released statistics reveal. According to figures from the BPI (British Phonographic Industry), obtained by Music Week, 29.9% of albums sold in 2009 were pop compared to 25.3% the year before – the genre's highest percentage in six years. Read more >>
Black Eyed Peas song ‘I Gotta Feeling’ has become the best-selling digital song of all time. The track has attracted more than 5.56million downloads, beating the previous record-holder ‘Low’ by Flo Rida, which has 5.53 million. Read more >>
Enter Shikari will headline this summer’s Redfest festival, it’s been announced. The band will play the independent festival in Redhill on July 23. Read more >>
Lady Gaga was overcome by stage fright before a performance in New York on Monday, it’s been claimed. The singer apparently refused to come out of her dressing room at the Costume Institute Gala, and was only eventually coaxed out by talk show host, Oprah Winfrey. Read more >>
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Heavy metal titans Heaven & Hell have cancelled their entire summer schedule due to singer Ronnie James Dio's ongoing battle with cancer. 67-year-old Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer in November 2009, however having made progress the band booked in a series of UK European summer shows. 
Fucked Up and Nero are among the latest additions to the line-up for this summer’s Guilfest festival. The Wonderstuff, My Passion and Babylon Circus have also joined the bill. 
Poison singer Bret Michaels has left hospital and is expected to make a full recovery after suffering a brain hemorrhage, his doctor has said. Michaels was discharged from St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center yesterday, two weeks after he was admitted with a severe headache. 
The Charlatans have confirmed that they have parted company with manager Alan McGee. McGee announced plans to step down from management in 2008, but until now his status with The Charlatans has been unclear. 
Marina and the Diamonds have announced details of a UK tour, which gets underway in Norwich on October 20. The 14-date jaunt also includes gigs in Birmingham (October 23), Manchester (31) and Leeds (November 5). 
Mick Jagger has praised the way Kings of Leon are now able to connect with their audience. The Rolling Stones singer said he admired the way the US band had adapted their stage show to attract a bigger fan base. 
School Of Seven Bells have unveiled a series of UK dates, starting in Bristol on July 18. The band will also play Manchester’s Ruby Lounge on July 19 and Scala in London on July 20. 
Ian Brown has been added to the line-up for this year’s Ibiza Rocks. The summer-long event takes place at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel in San Antonio from June 8 to September 14. 
Scarlett Johansson says it would be “interesting and intriguing” to play Courtney Love in a film about her late husband, Kurt Cobain. The actress is one of a number of stars believed to have been targeted by Love, who is a co-executive producer on the project. 
Top selling albums from Lady Gaga, Lily Allen and Robbie Williams gave pop music sales a massive boost in 2009, newly released statistics reveal. According to figures from the BPI (British Phonographic Industry), obtained by Music Week, 29.9% of albums sold in 2009 were pop compared to 25.3% the year before – the genre's highest percentage in six years. 
Black Eyed Peas song ‘I Gotta Feeling’ has become the best-selling digital song of all time. The track has attracted more than 5.56million downloads, beating the previous record-holder ‘Low’ by Flo Rida, which has 5.53 million. 
Enter Shikari will headline this summer’s Redfest festival, it’s been announced. The band will play the independent festival in Redhill on July 23. 
Lady Gaga was overcome by stage fright before a performance in New York on Monday, it’s been claimed. The singer apparently refused to come out of her dressing room at the Costume Institute Gala, and was only eventually coaxed out by talk show host, Oprah Winfrey.