Eminem has enlisted the help of writer and comedian Vince Offer to advertise his new album. Vince – also known as the ShamWow Guy – demonstrates how fans can use the CD in the clip. Read more >>
Sir Paul McCartney has revealed that John Lennon once played a gig in his underwear with a toilet seat around his neck. In an interview with Shortlist magazine, Sir Paul said the incident took place early on in The Beatles' career during a drunken evening in Hamburg. Read more >>
Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash was attacked onstage during a gig in Italy last week. Video footage of the incident shows a man tackling Slash from behind while he played the guitar solo from the band's hit, 'Sweet Child O' Mine'. Read more >>
A song from Dr Dre's much-anticipated new album 'Detox' has leaked online. The seemingly unfinished track, entitled 'Under Pressure', features Jay-Z, and is thought to be the first single from the LP. Read more >>
Mumford & Sons and Laura Marling will play two special collaborative gigs with India's Dharohar Project next month. The shows will take place at London's Roundhouse on July 9 and St Georges Hall in Bradford on July 12. Read more >>
The Like have announced details, including the tracklisting, for their new album, 'Release Me'. The Los Angeles band's second LP, which has been produced by Mark Ronson, will be released on August 30. Read more >>
Radiohead drummer Phil Selway will play a host of UK gigs later this year in support of his debut solo album. 'Familia', which was produced by Ian Davenport at the Courtyard Studios in Oxfordshire, is released on August 30. Read more >>
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong waved an England flag as the band kicked off their UK tour in Manchester last night (June 16). In an apparent nod to the country's participation in the World Cup, Armstrong held the flag aloft during the US band's set. Read more >>
Amy Winehouse upset Enrique Inglesias during a private gig in London earlier this week, it's been reported. Both stars attended the event at the Mandarin Oriental to mark the departure of Universal Records' boss Lucian Grange. Read more >>
U2 could lose as much as £100million after they were forced to cancel a number of live shows due to singer Bono's back injury. In May, the band axed the start of their US tour and Glastonbury slot – both set to take place this month – after Bono injured his spine during rehearsals. Read more >>
A new video game has been unveiled which allows users to recreate Lady Gaga's dance routines. Dance Central uses Microsoft's new motion-sensing camera, Kinect, to track body movements without the need for a controller. Read more >>
The doctor working with Michael Jackson ahead of his ill-fated comeback gigs in London requested lifesaving equipment and a nurse from the promoter. Documents obtained by the Associated Press outline Dr Conrad Murray's requests, neither of which were granted before Jackson's death last June. Read more >>
Vampire Weekend have been forced to cancel their Eden Sessions gig in Cornwall later this month. The band were set to perform alongside Broken Bells at the Eden Project on June 24. Read more >>
M.I.A has praised the internet for allowing musicians the chance to respond to negative press. In May, the singer used her Twitter account to respond to a New York Times profile, in which she claimed she had been misquoted. Read more >>
Carl Barat has announced details of a UK tour in support of his debut solo album. The Libertines guitarist will play eleven dates, starting in Brighton on October 15. Read more >>