October 13, 2010
Two members of rock band Guns N' Roses played a surprise gig at a music centre in Oxfordshire yesterday (October 12). Guitarist Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal and drummer Frank Ferrer offered advice and performed for students at the Witchwood School of Rock. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
Eminem leads the nominations at this year's American Music Awards ahead of Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber. The rapper has been shortlisted for five prizes, including Best Album for his 2010 LP, 'Recovery'. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
Plan B was the big winner at this year's UK Music Video Awards, taking home a record four awards. The rapper-turned-singer picked up the prizes for Best Pop Video and Best Art Direction in a Video for 'Prayin'. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
Hercules and Love Affair have announced details of their second album, which is set to feature Bloc Party singer Kele Okereke. The US group, which is the side-project of Andy Butler, will release 'Blue Songs' on January 31 next year. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
Cold War Kids have revealed that their third album will be called 'Mine Is Yours'. The band's follow-up to 2008's 'Loyalty To Loyalty' will be released on January 24 in the UK and the following day (25) in the US. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
The Chemical Brothers are set to record the score for director Joe Wright's forthcoming movie, Hanna. The film, which is due to be released next year, tellls the story of a 14-year-old who was raised by her father to be a killer. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
George Michael is believed to have admitted himself to rehab following his release from prison on Monday (October 11). The former Wham! star was freed four weeks into an eight week sentence of drug driving. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
An extended sample of a song from the forthcoming Daft Punk-produced movie soundtrack to Tron: Legacy has emerged online. The 90-second clip of 'The Game Has Changed' can be heard below now. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
Robyn has announced details of a one-off gig in London next year. The Swedish singer, who is currently on a UK tour, will play the Roundhouse in Camden on March 3. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
Lady Gaga has increased her security amid fears she may suffer the same fate as John Lennon, it's been reported. The former Beatle, who would have turned 70 last weekend, was shot dead outside his New York home in 1980. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
Everything Everything are set to play two shows with a 13-piece classical ensemble later this year. The gigs, in London and Manchester, will see the band perform their debut album 'Man Alive' in full. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
Warpaint have announced details of a one-off gig in London next month. The Los Angeles group will play The Fly Presents show at the Barfly on November 15. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
Eminem has hit back at long-standing claims that his music contains homophobic and misogynistic lyrics. The rapper said he felt like he was being “singled out” when critics initially condemned songs like 'Kill You', which includes the line: “Whether you're a fag or a lez.” Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
Robbie Williams has said he no longer has the ambition to be a pop star, despite his recent reunion with Take That. The singer said he would likely cut down his time in the public eye. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
American chat show host Chelsea Handler has again denied reports that she is dating 50 Cent. Rumours that the pair were enjoying a romance first surfaced when they were spotted together at a jazz bar in New Orleans last week. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
Mark Ronson and DJ Tim Westwood are among the guest hosts confirmed for the forthcoming series of Never Mind The Buzzcocks. TV broadcaster Terry Wogan, Frankie Boyle and Jack Dee will also front the show, which has been without a permanent host since Simon Amstell left last year. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
Everything Everything and New Young Pony Club are among the acts set to appear at a special fundraising event in London next month. The Fabric4X gig, at Fabric on November 11, aims to raise money for Fragile X Syndrome, which is the most common genetic form of inherited mental impairment. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
The Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has said the band will continue to play live indefinitely. The group’s touring future has been unclear since they completed their Bigger Bang tour in 2007. Read more >>
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October 13, 2010
Robbie Williams' greatest hits collection is on course to top this week’s UK album chart, midweek figures show. ‘In And Out Of Consciousness: Greatest Hit’ is currently outselling the rest of the top-5. Read more >>
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