R.E.M have finished recording their new studio album, it's been announced. The US band have been working on the follow-up to 2008's 'Accelerate' alongside producer Jacknife Lee in Berlin, Germany. Read more >>
The Zutons singer Dave McCabe has denied head butting a man outside a nightclub in Liverpool. McCabe is accused of breaking Peter Appleby's nose at Korova last February. Read more >>
Amy Winehouse has said she intends to release her follow-up to 2006's 'Back To Black' in the new year. The singer is currently writing the record and “can't wait” to play her new songs for fans. Read more >>
Gogol Bordello have announced details of a UK tour, which gets underway in Liverpool on November 26. The gypsy punk band will play five dates, finishing with a two nights at London's Forum on December 15 and 16. Read more >>
Lil Wayne is expected to be released from prison in November, it's been reported. The rapper was jailed for 12 months in March after he pleaded guilty to attempted gun possession. Read more >>
The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas has said that the band's new album will be “fantastic”. The band are currently halfway through recording the follow-up to 2006's 'First Impressions Of Earth'. Read more >>
Duran Duran and Carla Bruni are among the artists who have covered songs by David Bowie for a new tribute album. The two-disc LP, entitled ‘We Were So Turned On: A Tribute To David Bowie’, is due to be released on October 11. Read more >>
Underworld have announced details of a one-off gig in London in September. The dance act are scheduled to play The Forum on September 16 in support of their new album 'Barking'. Read more >>
The Cribs have revealed that they are considering making their next record a pop album. The band revealed their future plans during a webchat with Gigwise readers on Wednesday (July 15). Read more >>
Songs by Lady Gaga and Eminem will feature on the forthcoming video game DJ Hero 2, developer Activision has announced. More than 100 artists are due to appear in total including Rihanna, Dr Dre, Jackson 5, B.o.B and Jay-Z. Read more >>
M.I.A has claimed that she loves teenage pop sensation Justin Bieber. The British-Sri Lankan rapper made the revelation when asked in an interview with MTV what she really loved. Read more >>
Katy Perry has revealed that her fiance Russell Brand has influenced her forthcoming album, 'Teenage Dream'. The US singer, who met the British comedian last September, said their relationship had made an impact on her lyrics. Read more >>
Robbie Williams has rejoined Take That and is set to record a new album. The singer, who quit in 1996, is also set to embark on a tour with his former bandmates. Read more >>
Robbie Williams has said that Take That's reunion “feels like coming home”. The singer, who quit the boy band in 1996, has recorded a new album with the group and is expected to tour in the new year. Read more >>
Hurts have unveiled the full tracklisting for their debut album 'Happiness'. The duo, from Manchester, are scheduled to release the album on September 6. Read more >>
Lady Gaga told fans at a gig in Cleveland last night (June 14) that she had abandoned a trip to a museum to write a new song. The singer was scheduled to receive a private tour of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame museum, but opted to stay in the studio on her tour bus. Read more >>