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August 18, 2010
 Noel Gallagher has confirmed that he is attending Russell Brand's stag weekend and wedding. The former Oasis guitarist told Talksport he expected to be the “token northerner” on the stag trip. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 Rihanna is working on X Factor winner Joe McElderry's debut album. The 19-year-old, who won the TV talent contest last year, has also teamed up with Pussycat Dolls and Enrique Inglesias. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 The trailer for Joaquin Phoenix's hip-hop documentary has been shown for the first time. I'm Still Here follows the Hollywood actor as he attempted to launch a career as a rapper. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 A version of one of Justin Bieber's songs which has been slowed down by 800% has become an internet hit. The unique rendition of 'U Smile' transforms the track from a hip-hop pop song into a seemingly chillout number. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 M.I.A has announced details of a one-off gig in London later this year. The singer will play Brixton Academy on November 10 in support of new album 'Maya'. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 Kings Of Leon have rescheduled a gig in St Louis that was abandoned due to an infestation of pigeons. The band were three songs into their set at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater last month when a pigeon pooped on bassist Jared Followill. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 Blondie are set to release a new album entitled 'Panic Of Girls', it's been announced. The follow-up to 2003's 'The Curse Of Blondie' will be released initially in Australia this year, before rolling out in the UK and US in 2011. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 Beach House have announced details of a UK tour, which gets under way in Manchester on November 19. The band will play five shows, also including gigs in London (November 23) and Brighton (25). Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 The Orb are to release a new studio album featuring Pink Floyd star David Gilmour, it's been announced. The LP, entitled 'Metallic Spheres', will be released on October 4 in the UK. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 Coldplay have extended their publishing deal with Universal Music. The financial terms of the deal have not been made public, but a tabloid newspaper described it as a “megabucks” agreement. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 Courtney Love and a management firm have settled a lawsuit over the sale of a portion of Nirvana's publishing catalogue. London & Co. sued Love, the widow of former singer Kurt Cobain, for $1million two years ago, claiming she had failed to share earnings related to the deal. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 Public Enemy have announced plans to play a one-off London gig with their original line-up. The hip-hop trio - Chuck D, Flavor Flav, and Professor Griff – will perform at the IndigO2 on November 14. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 The Libertines drummer Gary Powell has said “morale is high” ahead of the band's reunion next week. The group, who split in 2004, are set to perform a one-off gig in London on Wednesday (August 25), before playing the Reading and Leeds festivals. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 Jay-Z has topped a list of the richest rappers in music for the second year running. The hip-hop star, real name Shawn Carter, earned $63million in the 12 months up to July from his music, business deals and endorsements. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder and Groove Armada have been added to the line-up for this year's V Festival. The event takes place at sites in Chelmsford and Staffordshire on August 21-22. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 Lady Gaga's new album will be “shocking, shocking shocking”, according to its producer. RedOne, who is behind some of the star's biggest hits, said the new material would be a pleasant surprise for fans. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 Kanye West and Justin Bieber will “definitely” collaborate together, Wu-Tang Raekwon has said. The pair began discussing the collaboration on Twitter last week, with West suggesting that he and Raekwon remix the teen star's hit, 'Runaway Love'. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 Chase & Status have announced details of a UK tour, which gets under way in Cardiff on November 11. The band will play nine dates, including gigs in Liverpool (November 13), Preston (14) and Leicester (18). Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 The former Liverpool home of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is to be demolished. Councillors have decided that the property, in Madryn Street, Toxeth, is not worth saving. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 B.o.B and Justin Bieber will perform at this year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) in California, it's been announced. The pair will join previously announced live acts Kanye West, Drake and Florence and the Machine. Read more >> |
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August 18, 2010
 Iron Maiden look set to knock Eminem from the top of the UK album chart. 'The Final Frontier', which is the heavy metal band's 15th studio album, is currently outselling the Detroit rapper's LP, 'Recovery'. Read more >> |
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Noel Gallagher has confirmed that he is attending Russell Brand's stag weekend and wedding. The former Oasis guitarist told Talksport he expected to be the “token northerner” on the stag trip. 
Rihanna is working on X Factor winner Joe McElderry's debut album. The 19-year-old, who won the TV talent contest last year, has also teamed up with Pussycat Dolls and Enrique Inglesias. 
The trailer for Joaquin Phoenix's hip-hop documentary has been shown for the first time. I'm Still Here follows the Hollywood actor as he attempted to launch a career as a rapper. 
A version of one of Justin Bieber's songs which has been slowed down by 800% has become an internet hit. The unique rendition of 'U Smile' transforms the track from a hip-hop pop song into a seemingly chillout number. 
M.I.A has announced details of a one-off gig in London later this year. The singer will play Brixton Academy on November 10 in support of new album 'Maya'. 
Kings Of Leon have rescheduled a gig in St Louis that was abandoned due to an infestation of pigeons. The band were three songs into their set at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater last month when a pigeon pooped on bassist Jared Followill. 
Blondie are set to release a new album entitled 'Panic Of Girls', it's been announced. The follow-up to 2003's 'The Curse Of Blondie' will be released initially in Australia this year, before rolling out in the UK and US in 2011. 
Beach House have announced details of a UK tour, which gets under way in Manchester on November 19. The band will play five shows, also including gigs in London (November 23) and Brighton (25). 
The Orb are to release a new studio album featuring Pink Floyd star David Gilmour, it's been announced. The LP, entitled 'Metallic Spheres', will be released on October 4 in the UK. 
Coldplay have extended their publishing deal with Universal Music. The financial terms of the deal have not been made public, but a tabloid newspaper described it as a “megabucks” agreement. 
Courtney Love and a management firm have settled a lawsuit over the sale of a portion of Nirvana's publishing catalogue. London & Co. sued Love, the widow of former singer Kurt Cobain, for $1million two years ago, claiming she had failed to share earnings related to the deal. 
Public Enemy have announced plans to play a one-off London gig with their original line-up. The hip-hop trio - Chuck D, Flavor Flav, and Professor Griff – will perform at the IndigO2 on November 14. 
The Libertines drummer Gary Powell has said “morale is high” ahead of the band's reunion next week. The group, who split in 2004, are set to perform a one-off gig in London on Wednesday (August 25), before playing the Reading and Leeds festivals. 
Jay-Z has topped a list of the richest rappers in music for the second year running. The hip-hop star, real name Shawn Carter, earned $63million in the 12 months up to July from his music, business deals and endorsements. 
Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder and Groove Armada have been added to the line-up for this year's V Festival. The event takes place at sites in Chelmsford and Staffordshire on August 21-22. 
Lady Gaga's new album will be “shocking, shocking shocking”, according to its producer. RedOne, who is behind some of the star's biggest hits, said the new material would be a pleasant surprise for fans. 
Kanye West and Justin Bieber will “definitely” collaborate together, Wu-Tang Raekwon has said. The pair began discussing the collaboration on Twitter last week, with West suggesting that he and Raekwon remix the teen star's hit, 'Runaway Love'. 
Chase & Status have announced details of a UK tour, which gets under way in Cardiff on November 11. The band will play nine dates, including gigs in Liverpool (November 13), Preston (14) and Leicester (18). 
The former Liverpool home of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is to be demolished. Councillors have decided that the property, in Madryn Street, Toxeth, is not worth saving. 
B.o.B and Justin Bieber will perform at this year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) in California, it's been announced. The pair will join previously announced live acts Kanye West, Drake and Florence and the Machine. 
Iron Maiden look set to knock Eminem from the top of the UK album chart. 'The Final Frontier', which is the heavy metal band's 15th studio album, is currently outselling the Detroit rapper's LP, 'Recovery'.