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February 28, 2011
 Trent Reznor has said he is “truly stunned” to win an Oscar for his soundtrack to The Social Network. The Nine Inch Nails star picked up the prize for Best Original Score alongside composer Atticus Ross at the 83rd Academy Awards in Los Angeles last night (February 27). Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 Will.i.am has leaked a snippet of a song he has produced for Britney Spears' forthcoming album, 'Femme Fatale'. The Black Eyed Peas star said he created the song, entitled 'The Big Fat Bass', during a flight from Japan to Los Angeles. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 Badly Drawn Boy and The Human League have been announced to play at this year's Magic Loungeabout Festival 2011. The event, which takes place in Skipton, North Yorkshire on July 29-31 will also feature performances from New Young Pony Club and Fenech Soler. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that she would like to recod a duet with Jay-Z. The actress, who is married to Coldplay's Chris Martin, spoke about her dream collaboration at the Oscars in Los Angeles. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 Bryan Ferry has announced details of two outdoor gigs as part of Forestry Commission Live. The Roxy Music star will perform at Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire on July 15 and Sufflok's Thetford Forest on July 16. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 Villagers and Kids In Glass Houses have joined the line-up for this summer's T In The Park festival in Scotland. They will join headliners Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay and Foo Fighters at the event, which runs from July 8-10 at Balado, near Kinross. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 The video for Lady Gaga's new single 'Born This Way' will premiere today (February 28), it's been confirmed. The much-anticipated video will be available online from 4pm (GMT). Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 A deal is in place for The Libertines to perform more gigs following their reunion last year, it has emerged. The additional unconfirmed shows form part of a deal singer Carl Barat has signed with the investment firm Power Amp, which specialises in backing established artists in the music industry. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 Music stars including Beyonce have come under fire over gigs they played for members of Colonel Gaddafi's family. Governments around the world have called for Colonel Gaddafi to end his rule in Libya, amid reports that he has ordered his security services to turn on his own people. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 Laura Marling and Labrinth have been added to the line-up for this year's Camp Bestival festival 2011. The event, which takes place in Dorset at Lulworth Castle on July 29–31, will be headlined by Mark Ronson and Blondie. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 Beady Eye frontman Liam Gallagher has launched an attack against Radiohead. The singer took aim over the title and lyrics on the band's new album 'The King Of Limbs', which was inspired by a 1,000-year-old tree in Wiltshire's Savernake Forest. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has said the band will “definitely” release a new album by 2013. The singer said the group, whose last album 'The Resistance', came out in 2009, were planning to relocate to London for the follow-up. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 Def Leppard have announced details of two warm-up gigs ahead of their headlining appearance at this year's Download festival. The veteran band will play Belfast's Odyssey Arena on June 7 and the O2 in Dublin on June 8. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 The video for Take That's new single 'Kidz' has been unveiled. The video, which can be watched below, sees the band's members Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Howard Donald arrive on earth aboard a TT spaceship. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 You Me At Six, All Time Low and Sum 41 are among the additions to the line-up for this summer's Sonisphere festival. The event, which runs from July 8-10, will also feature House of Pain, Arch Enemy, Periphery, Grinspoon and Fozzy. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 50 Cent has revealed that he has been working with producer David Guetta. The rapper, whose new album 'Black Magic' will be released this Summer, announced that he has been in the studio with the DJ. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 Miles Kane, Wretch 32 and Young Knives are among the acts set to appear at this year's Liverpool City Sound festival 2011. The initial line-up also includes Black Lips, Spank Rock, The xx’s Jamie Smith, The Whip and Trophy Wife. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 Eminem has revealed that he helped push Dr Dre to finish work on his much-anticipated new album, 'Detox'. The rapper said current single 'I Need A Doctor' was influential in forcing the producer to complete the project. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 Kanye West has claimed he is “scared” of the Grammy Awards during a surprise appearance at a jazz club in New York. The rapper made the comments during an impromptu freestyle with Lupe Fiasco and Mos Def at Blue Note on Saturday (February 26). Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 The video for Lady Gaga's new single 'Born This Way' has been given its world premiere. The much-anticipated video was released on YouTube and can be also seen at the bottom of the page. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 Korn have announced details of a one-off warm-up gig ahead of their appearance at this year's Download festival in Donnington. The band will play Glasgow's Academy venue on June 8. Read more >> |
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February 28, 2011
 Florence Welch of Florence And The Machine has revealed that she is working on her follow-up to her debut album, 'Lungs'. "Right now, I'm just working on my second album," she told MTV News at the Oscars in Los Angeles. Read more >> |
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Trent Reznor has said he is “truly stunned” to win an Oscar for his soundtrack to The Social Network. The Nine Inch Nails star picked up the prize for Best Original Score alongside composer Atticus Ross at the 83rd Academy Awards in Los Angeles last night (February 27). 
Will.i.am has leaked a snippet of a song he has produced for Britney Spears' forthcoming album, 'Femme Fatale'. The Black Eyed Peas star said he created the song, entitled 'The Big Fat Bass', during a flight from Japan to Los Angeles. 
Badly Drawn Boy and The Human League have been announced to play at this year's Magic Loungeabout Festival 2011. The event, which takes place in Skipton, North Yorkshire on July 29-31 will also feature performances from New Young Pony Club and Fenech Soler. 
Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that she would like to recod a duet with Jay-Z. The actress, who is married to Coldplay's Chris Martin, spoke about her dream collaboration at the Oscars in Los Angeles. 
Bryan Ferry has announced details of two outdoor gigs as part of Forestry Commission Live. The Roxy Music star will perform at Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire on July 15 and Sufflok's Thetford Forest on July 16. 
Villagers and Kids In Glass Houses have joined the line-up for this summer's T In The Park festival in Scotland. They will join headliners Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay and Foo Fighters at the event, which runs from July 8-10 at Balado, near Kinross. 
The video for Lady Gaga's new single 'Born This Way' will premiere today (February 28), it's been confirmed. The much-anticipated video will be available online from 4pm (GMT). 
A deal is in place for The Libertines to perform more gigs following their reunion last year, it has emerged. The additional unconfirmed shows form part of a deal singer Carl Barat has signed with the investment firm Power Amp, which specialises in backing established artists in the music industry. 
Music stars including Beyonce have come under fire over gigs they played for members of Colonel Gaddafi's family. Governments around the world have called for Colonel Gaddafi to end his rule in Libya, amid reports that he has ordered his security services to turn on his own people. 
Laura Marling and Labrinth have been added to the line-up for this year's Camp Bestival festival 2011. The event, which takes place in Dorset at Lulworth Castle on July 29–31, will be headlined by Mark Ronson and Blondie. 
Beady Eye frontman Liam Gallagher has launched an attack against Radiohead. The singer took aim over the title and lyrics on the band's new album 'The King Of Limbs', which was inspired by a 1,000-year-old tree in Wiltshire's Savernake Forest. 
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has said the band will “definitely” release a new album by 2013. The singer said the group, whose last album 'The Resistance', came out in 2009, were planning to relocate to London for the follow-up. 
Def Leppard have announced details of two warm-up gigs ahead of their headlining appearance at this year's Download festival. The veteran band will play Belfast's Odyssey Arena on June 7 and the O2 in Dublin on June 8. 
The video for Take That's new single 'Kidz' has been unveiled. The video, which can be watched below, sees the band's members Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Howard Donald arrive on earth aboard a TT spaceship. 
You Me At Six, All Time Low and Sum 41 are among the additions to the line-up for this summer's Sonisphere festival. The event, which runs from July 8-10, will also feature House of Pain, Arch Enemy, Periphery, Grinspoon and Fozzy. 
50 Cent has revealed that he has been working with producer David Guetta. The rapper, whose new album 'Black Magic' will be released this Summer, announced that he has been in the studio with the DJ. 
Miles Kane, Wretch 32 and Young Knives are among the acts set to appear at this year's Liverpool City Sound festival 2011. The initial line-up also includes Black Lips, Spank Rock, The xx’s Jamie Smith, The Whip and Trophy Wife. 
Eminem has revealed that he helped push Dr Dre to finish work on his much-anticipated new album, 'Detox'. The rapper said current single 'I Need A Doctor' was influential in forcing the producer to complete the project. 
Kanye West has claimed he is “scared” of the Grammy Awards during a surprise appearance at a jazz club in New York. The rapper made the comments during an impromptu freestyle with Lupe Fiasco and Mos Def at Blue Note on Saturday (February 26). 
The video for Lady Gaga's new single 'Born This Way' has been given its world premiere. The much-anticipated video was released on YouTube and can be also seen at the bottom of the page. 
Korn have announced details of a one-off warm-up gig ahead of their appearance at this year's Download festival in Donnington. The band will play Glasgow's Academy venue on June 8. 
Florence Welch of Florence And The Machine has revealed that she is working on her follow-up to her debut album, 'Lungs'. "Right now, I'm just working on my second album," she told MTV News at the Oscars in Los Angeles.