February 24, 2011
My Chemical Romance took home two awards at the NME Awards in London. The US group were named Best International Band and also picked up the award for Best Video for ‘Na Na Na’. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
U2 will headline the opening night of this year’s Glastonbury Festival, it’s been confirmed. The Irish band will top the bill in the same slot they were due to fill last year before pulling out when singer Bono injured his back. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
The video for Kanye West's new single 'All Of The Lights' is no longer available on YouTube following fears it could cause epileptic seizures. The video, unveiled last weekend, prompted complaints that it did not contain a risk warning despite its extensive use of flashing lights. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
Glasvegas and The Cribs have joined the line-up for this year's RockNess festival in Scotland. Other new additions to the bill include The Wombats, Two Door Cinema Club, Magnetic Man, We Are Scientists, Mark Ronson and DJ Shadow. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
Jessie J had revealed that she is obsessed with American rapper Nicki Minaj. The singer, whose debut album 'Who You Are' is released on Monday (February 28), said that she would love to collaborate with Minaj in the future. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
The video for Lady Gaga's new single 'Born This Way' will be given its world premiere on Monday (February 28). The much-anticipated film will be available online at 11am (EST), the singer said on her website. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
Arcade Fire's manager has responded to allegations that the band closed this year's Grammy Awards because organisers knew they would win the Album Of The Year award. In separate editorials, marketing executive Steve Stoute and music mogul Bob Lefsetz suggested it was not a coincidence that the band, who had already performed, were lined up to play again after the ceremony's final award. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
Pulp have been confirmed to play at this year's Exit festival in Serbia. The event takes place at the Petrovaradin Fortress, Novi Sad from July 7-10, and will also include performances from Arcade Fire, Underworld, Portishead and Beirut. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
Adele is expected to remain at the top of the UK album and singles charts this weekend. The singer's second album '21' is currently outselling the rest of the top-5 combined, while single 'Someone Like You' is also top of the single countdown. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
Shaun Ryder has rescheduled five dates on his UK tour that were postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. The gigs, originally due to take place this week, have now been moved to March. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
Sir Paul McCartney has collaborated with the New York City Ballet (NYCB) on a production due to premiere later this year. Ocean's Kingdom is the first time the former Beatles star has written an original orchestral score for dance. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
French fashion magazine L'Officiel Paris has said Beyonce's face was “voluntarily darkened” on the cover of its latest issue. The publication has come under fire after a video and images of the singer was released showing her with dark face make-up on. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
Iggy & The Stooges, Echo & The Bunneymen and Taio Cruz are among the acts confirmed to appear at this year's Chester Rocks festival. The two-day festival takes place at Chester's Racecourse from July 2-4. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
Chase and Status have revealed that they want to collaborate with Adele in the near future. The duo, whose new album 'No More Idols' was released last month, have said they have been impressed by Adele's recent chart success. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
Frank Turner has announced details of a new album and full UK tour. The singer will release the follow-up to 2009's 'Poetry of the Deed', 'England Keep My Bones', on June 6. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
Boy George has revealed that he plans to write songs for Culture Club's new album alongside Mark Ronson. The singer, who appeared on Ronson's recent album 'Record Collection', said Ronson had an “innate ability” to know what works. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
Lady Gaga has announced that she will be releasing an limited edition of single 'Born This Way'. The singer, whose single is currently number three in the UK charts, is planning on releasing an limited edition of the single to raise money for gay rights, reports Billboard. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
Eminem has become the most 'liked' living person on Facebook, with more than 28 million fans. The rapper has taken the lead from Lady Gaga as he continues to add over half a million new fans every week. Read more >>
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February 24, 2011
A guitar signed by former White Stripes star Jack White has been stolen from an art studio in East London. The instrument, a Fender Stratocaster worth £15,000, was taken from owner Paul Biver's Old Street studio on January 23 between the hours of 8pm and 9.30am the next day. Read more >>
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