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January 27, 2011
 Elton John has revealed his secret love for rap music and Kanye West. The singer praised the rapper's new album, 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy', calling it a "genius record". Read more >> |
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January 27, 2011
 Razorlight have confirmed that original members Bjorn Agren and Carl Dalemo have left the band. In a statement, the group said the guitarist and bassist had agreed on an “amicable parting” following unproductive recording sessions for their new album. Read more >> |
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January 27, 2011
 A woman from Canada has become the first person ever to graduate with a Master's degree in The Beatles. The Masters course, entitled 'The Beatles - Popular Music and Society', was set up at Liverpool Hope University in 2009. Read more >> |
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January 27, 2011
 The Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi has said the group are still battling “undertones of hostility and resentment”. The New York band are due to release their first album in five years, 'Angles', in March. Read more >> |
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January 27, 2011
 50 Cent says that fans should expect his new album to be released before the Summer. The rapper has reveled that 'Black Magic', the follow-up to 2009's 'Before I Self Destruct', has been produced by Dr Dre and Swizz Beats. Read more >> |
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January 27, 2011
 Manchester Orchestra have revealed details of their new album, set for release in May. The follow-up to 2009's 'Mean Everything To Nothing', entitled 'Simple Math', will be the band's first 'concept record'. Read more >> |
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January 27, 2011
 A musical written by Tori Amos is to debut at the National Theatre, it's been announced. The as-yet-untitled production, which opens in the Lyttelton auditorium in April 2012. Read more >> |
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January 27, 2011
 Adele has covered a song by Cheryl Cole during an appearance on BBC Radio 1 today (January 27). The singer performed 'Promise This' as part of a six-song set on the Live Lounge. Read more >> |
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January 27, 2011
 Glee creator Ryan Murphy has branded Kings Of Leon drummer Nathan Followill a “homophobe” over comments he made about the hit TV show. Followill spoke out on Twitter yesterday (January 26) after Murphy criticised the band for refusing to license their music to the show. Read more >> |
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January 27, 2011
 Jon Bon Jovi is set to star alongside Robert De Nero and Zak Efron in a new film, it has been reported. The Bon Jovi frontman will join Robert De Niro and a star studded cast including Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, Ashton Kutcher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Hilary Swank, reports Hollywood Reporter. Read more >> |
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January 27, 2011
 Willow Smith will play the lead role in Jay-Z's remake of the musical Annie, it has been reported. The 10-year-old singer will appear in the film as Jay-Z and her parents Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith plan to set up a new film production company, BBC Newsbeat reports. Read more >> |
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January 27, 2011
 Nas owes a total of nearly 6.5 million dollars to the IRS, it has been reported. The rapper has outstanding back taxes of 6.46 million dollars, Rolling Stone reports. Read more >> |
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January 27, 2011
 Kate Hudson has spoken for the first time about her relationship with Muse frontman Matt Bellamy. The couple, who met at the Coachella festival in 2010, are expecting their first baby together later this year. Read more >> |
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January 27, 2011
 Katy Perry has said she wants her upcoming California Dreams world tour to rival recent jaunts by Lady Gaga and Pink. Perry's tour includes an initial UK leg in the spring and will also return later in the year for a second stint. Read more >> |
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January 27, 2011
 The Vaccines have announced details of a second gig in London this Spring. The hotly-tipped band, who featured in Gigwise's Ones To Watch In 2011, have announced a second London show on April 8 after their first date on April 7 sold out. Read more >> |
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January 27, 2011
 Lady Gaga's wants her forthcoming perfume to smell of “blood and semen”, according to reports. Fashion blog Fashionista.com claims the singer has made the request to the company who are creating the product. Read more >> |
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Elton John has revealed his secret love for rap music and Kanye West. The singer praised the rapper's new album, 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy', calling it a "genius record". 
Razorlight have confirmed that original members Bjorn Agren and Carl Dalemo have left the band. In a statement, the group said the guitarist and bassist had agreed on an “amicable parting” following unproductive recording sessions for their new album. 
A woman from Canada has become the first person ever to graduate with a Master's degree in The Beatles. The Masters course, entitled 'The Beatles - Popular Music and Society', was set up at Liverpool Hope University in 2009. 
The Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi has said the group are still battling “undertones of hostility and resentment”. The New York band are due to release their first album in five years, 'Angles', in March. 
50 Cent says that fans should expect his new album to be released before the Summer. The rapper has reveled that 'Black Magic', the follow-up to 2009's 'Before I Self Destruct', has been produced by Dr Dre and Swizz Beats. 
Manchester Orchestra have revealed details of their new album, set for release in May. The follow-up to 2009's 'Mean Everything To Nothing', entitled 'Simple Math', will be the band's first 'concept record'. 
A musical written by Tori Amos is to debut at the National Theatre, it's been announced. The as-yet-untitled production, which opens in the Lyttelton auditorium in April 2012. 
Adele has covered a song by Cheryl Cole during an appearance on BBC Radio 1 today (January 27). The singer performed 'Promise This' as part of a six-song set on the Live Lounge. 
Glee creator Ryan Murphy has branded Kings Of Leon drummer Nathan Followill a “homophobe” over comments he made about the hit TV show. Followill spoke out on Twitter yesterday (January 26) after Murphy criticised the band for refusing to license their music to the show. 
Jon Bon Jovi is set to star alongside Robert De Nero and Zak Efron in a new film, it has been reported. The Bon Jovi frontman will join Robert De Niro and a star studded cast including Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, Ashton Kutcher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Hilary Swank, reports Hollywood Reporter. 
Willow Smith will play the lead role in Jay-Z's remake of the musical Annie, it has been reported. The 10-year-old singer will appear in the film as Jay-Z and her parents Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith plan to set up a new film production company, BBC Newsbeat reports. 
Nas owes a total of nearly 6.5 million dollars to the IRS, it has been reported. The rapper has outstanding back taxes of 6.46 million dollars, Rolling Stone reports. 
Kate Hudson has spoken for the first time about her relationship with Muse frontman Matt Bellamy. The couple, who met at the Coachella festival in 2010, are expecting their first baby together later this year. 
Katy Perry has said she wants her upcoming California Dreams world tour to rival recent jaunts by Lady Gaga and Pink. Perry's tour includes an initial UK leg in the spring and will also return later in the year for a second stint. 
The Vaccines have announced details of a second gig in London this Spring. The hotly-tipped band, who featured in Gigwise's Ones To Watch In 2011, have announced a second London show on April 8 after their first date on April 7 sold out. 
Lady Gaga's wants her forthcoming perfume to smell of “blood and semen”, according to reports. Fashion blog Fashionista.com claims the singer has made the request to the company who are creating the product.