Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan to attend Jenni Rivera's funeral
Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan and Edward James Olmos are said to be attending the funeral of Jenni Rivera. The late Latin music star will be put to rest next week in Long Beach, California with a public...
View ArticleSonic Youth's Thurston Moore has guitar stolen in Philadelphia
Sonic Youth star Thurston Moore's guitar was stolen from a Philadelphia hotel following a concert earlier this week. Moore detailed in the incident in a message on the band's Facebook account, in...
View ArticleKim Wilde sings impromptu 'Kids In America' on London Underground
Kim Wilde stunned passengers on the London Underground this week by singing her hit single 'Kids In America' in an impromptu singalong. The moment was recorded and uploaded to YouTube by passenger...
View ArticleThe Knife release teaser for new album 'Shaking the Habitual' - watch
The Knife have announced their new album Shaking the Habitual with a video teaser. The Swedish brother and sister duo of Karin Dreijer Andersson and Olof Dreijer have not released an album since...
View ArticleNirvana, McCartney collaboration to feature on Dave Grohl documentary
Sir Paul McCartney's collaboration with the surviving members of Nirvana will appear on Dave Grohl's soundtrack to 'Sound City'. The full list of musicians to feature on the soundtrack to Grohl's...
View ArticleGotye: 'I admire Frank Ocean and Taylor Swift'
Gotye has revealed that Frank Ocean and Taylor Swift are among his favourite modern artists. The Belgian-Australian singer – whose own 'Somebody That I Used To Know' topped 26 singles charts across...
View ArticleTamar Braxton to release sophomore album 'Love and War' in February
Tamar Braxton is set to release her album Love and War on February 12, 2013. Braxton's husband and manager Vince Herbert revealed the release date during the pair's visit to radio show Power 99's Rise...
View ArticleKim Wilde sings impromptu rendition of 'Kids In America' on train
Kim Wilde stunned passengers on a train this week by singing her hit single 'Kids In America' in an impromptu singalong. The moment was recorded and uploaded to YouTube by passenger Katherine Eames....
View ArticleAdele recorded 'Skyfall' theme in ten minutes, says producer
Paul Epworth has revealed that Adele recorded her vocals for James Bond theme tune 'Skyfall' in just ten minutes. The producer explained that the award-winning singer immediately loved the track, and...
View ArticleAnastacia announces UK 'It's A Man's World' tour date
Anastacia has announced that she will play a UK date as part of her 'It's A Man's World' tour next year. The singer - who is touring in support of her new all-male rock covers album of the same name -...
View ArticleTaylor Swift debuts 'I Knew You Were Trouble' music video
Taylor Swift has debuted the music video for her new single 'I Knew You Were Trouble'. The singer, who released a teaser for the promo on her 23rd birthday (Thursday, December 13), premiered the video...
View ArticleRolling Stones gigs more than nostalgia, says Mick Taylor
Mick Taylor has predicted that The Rolling Stones could continue as a band, as their reunion is "more than just nostalgia". The guitarist, who played with the Stones between 1969 and 1974 and has made...
View ArticleEmeli Sandé, Carly Rae Jepsen win iTunes Artist and Song of the Year 2012
Emeli Sandé has been named as iTunes' 'Artist of the Year'. The singer's debut album Our Version of Events also tops the list as their most-downloaded album of 2012. She said: "To hear that I'm iTunes...
View ArticleTate apologises for Kraftwerk ticket chaos
The Tate has apologised for difficulties people faced trying to secure tickets for an upcoming Kraftwerk retrospective at its Tate Modern art gallery. Earlier this week, the Tate website crashed due...
View ArticleFrank Ocean: 'Channel Orange might be my last album'
Frank Ocean has suggested he may not record a follow-up to Channel Orange. The R&B singer told The Guardian that the most important part of recording an album is telling a story through lyrics. He...
View ArticleBruno Mars scores second UK No.1 album with 'Unorthodox Jukebox'
Bruno Mars has won his second number one album in the UK with Unorthodox Jukebox. The 'Locked Out of Heaven' singer shifted 136,000 copies to score the fastest-selling solo album of 2012 so far. Olly...
View ArticleRolling Stones to headline Coachella Festival 2013?
The Rolling Stones have accidentally leaked information that suggests they will be headlining Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California in 2013. The band's mobile app listed a new live...
View ArticleJames Arthur soars to UK No.1 with 'Impossible'
James Arthur has claimed his first number one single with his debut release 'Impossible'. The X Factor winner's cover of the Shontelle track is the fastest-selling single of 2012, shifting over...
View Article'X Factor' winner James Arthur soars to UK No.1 with 'Impossible'
James Arthur has claimed his first number one single with his debut release 'Impossible'. The X Factor winner's cover of the Shontelle track is the fastest-selling single of 2012, shifting over...
View ArticleAdele announced as top Billboard artist for second year running
Adele has been announced as the top Billboard artist of 2012. The 'Skyfall' singer also claimed Billboard's top album of 2012 for her hit record 21. Adele has received both awards two years in a row,...
View ArticleOne Pound Fish Man challenges James Arthur for Christmas number one
Viral hit 'One Pound Fish' is taking on James Arthur's 'Impossible' for the Christmas number one spot. The track from market trader-turned-popstar Muhammad Shahid Nazir has had over 3 million views on...
View ArticleTim Burton directs The Killers' 'Here With Me' video
The Killers have released the music video for 'Here With Me'. Directed by Tim Burton, the promo stars Winona Ryder and depicts a man who falls in love with a wax mannequin that looks like her. "Don't...
View ArticleSpice Girls reforming with Heidi Range instead of Victoria Beckham?
The Spice Girls are rumoured to be returning for a new album and tour, but without Victoria Beckham. According to the Daily Mail, the band may launch a talent show to find a replacement for Posh...
View ArticleTaylor Swift: 'I Knew You Were Trouble based on experience'
Taylor Swift has admitted that 'I Knew You Were Trouble' is based on a real-life experience. The 'Begin Again' singer's new single was inspired by a former relationship, she has revealed. "I had just...
View ArticleOne Direction: 'We've never argued with Simon Cowell'
One Direction's Niall Horan has called Simon Cowell a "great boss". The 'Little Things' singer praised the Syco boss's involvement in the band's career. "He's been all over. He's been really good for...
View ArticleEdwyn Collins announces new album for March 2013
Edwyn Collins's new album will arrive in March 2013. Understated will be the former Orange Juice star's eighth solo studio record. The album will be supported by a UK tour, the tickets for which went...
View ArticleJessie J delays tour to finish new album
Jessie J has postponed her tour until autumn 2013 to "take time to finish" her new album. The 'Nice To Meet You' tour was announced in May and was to begin in March of next year. However, the...
View ArticleJessie J delays tour to finish album
Jessie J has postponed her tour until autumn 2013 to "take time to finish" her new album. The 'Nice To Meet You' tour was announced in May and was to begin in March of next year. However, the...
View ArticleGirls Aloud cover Labrinth for Radio 1 Live Lounge
Girls Aloud have performed on Radio 1's Live Lounge. The group covered Labrinth and Emeli Sandé's 'Beneath Your Beautiful' mashed up with their new single 'Beautiful Cause You Love Me' during their...
View ArticleLabrinth: 'Rihanna is difficult to work with, Emeli Sandé is a genius'
Rihanna producer Labrinth has complained that she was "difficult" to work with. The Hackney-born singer-songwriter and producer worked with the 'Diamonds' star on her new album Unapologetic,...
View ArticleTulisa 'co-wrote, recorded will.i.am song before Britney Spears'
Tulisa Contostavlos reportedly recorded vocals for will.i.am's new single before Britney Spears. The X Factor judge co-wrote 'Scream & Shout' - originally titled 'I Don't Give a F**k' - with Jean...
View ArticleLady GaGa performs 'Gimme Shelter' with The Rolling Stones - video
Lady GaGa performed with The Rolling Stones on Saturday night (December 15). The 'Born This Way' singer joined the legendary band for their 50th anniversary gig in New Jersey. She performed a duet...
View ArticleJLS to release fifth album in 2013, says Marvin Humes
JLS are hoping to release their fifth studio album in 2013. The boyband brought out their fourth LP Evolution last month, and will support the album on tour in December 2013. However, Marvin Humes has...
View ArticleLittle Mix: 'It's about time we took girl power to the US again'
Little Mix have revealed that they want to take girl power back to America. The girl group confirmed plans to travel to the US in 2013 and hope to become the female equivalent of One Direction,...
View ArticleThe Killers to headline Isle of Wight Festival 2013
The Killers have been announced as headliners of next year's Isle of Wight Festival. The band top the main stage on Saturday, June 15. Promoter John Giddings said: "We are proud to bring one of the...
View ArticleMadonna scores highest-grossing 2012 tour with 'MDNA'
Madonna has scored the top-grossing tour of 2012 with her 'MDNA Tour'. The pop legend beat Bruce Springsteen and Roger Waters to the top spot in the chart posted by Billboard. The singer's tour...
View ArticleNe-Yo announces 2013 arena tour dates
Ne-Yo has announced the dates of his 2013 arena tour of the UK. The 'Miss Independent' singer will play six dates around Britain in March next year, with the first show taking place at Newcastle's...
View ArticleHillsborough campaign not complacent over Christmas No.1
Peter Hooton of The Farm has said that he does not want to get complacent about the chances of The Justice Collective getting the Christmas No.1 with their cover of The Hollies' 'He Ain't Heavy, He's...
View ArticlePink makes 'Just Give Me a Reason' next single
Pink has announced 'Just Give Me a Reason' as her next single. The song - which features fun. lead singer Nate Ruess - will be the third single from the 2012 album The Truth About Love. "It's one of...
View ArticleJLS tease One Direction team-up in 2013
JLS have teased a potential One Direction team-up. The two former X Factor bands have entered talks to collaborate in 2013. "I've already said to Niall and Liam I'm looking forward to getting a track...
View ArticleMatt Cardle: 'People want to say I've failed'
Matt Cardle has said that some people want to give the impression that he has failed regardless of his success. The winner of the 2010 X Factor told Flavour magazine that he has in fact had a...
View ArticleMastodon added to Download Festival 2013 lineup
Mastodon have been added to the Download Festival 2013 lineup. Event organiser Andy Copping confirmed the news over Twitter, announcing that the heavy metal act will play the main stage on the...
View ArticleThe xx cover Wham's 'Last Christmas' - listen
The xx have performed a cover of a festive classic. The trio played a rendition of Wham's popular hit 'Last Christmas' during their Radio 1 Live Lounge session earlier today (December 17). Romy Madley...
View ArticleTaylor Swift on Grammy nomination: 'Best birthday gift ever'
Taylor Swift has described her Golden Globe nomination as the best birthday surprise she has ever had. Swift and The Civil Wars' song 'Safe & Sound' from The Hunger Games was recognised in the...
View ArticleCheryl Cole wants Justin Timberlake team-up
Cheryl Cole has said that Justin Timberlake would be her "dream collaboration". The Girls Aloud singer also discussed the possibility of a fourth studio album, which she said was not in the works yet....
View ArticleEmeli Sandé named iTunes 'Artist of the Year'
Emeli Sandé has been named as iTunes' 'Artist of the Year'. The singer's debut album Our Version of Events also tops the list as their most-downloaded album of 2012. She said: "To hear that I'm iTunes...
View ArticleElton John attends new band The Strypes' pub gig in Brighton
Elton John attended new band The Strypes' pub gig last night (December 16). The music legend appeared at the 100-capacity Fitzherberts pub in central Brighton to see the teenage group perform, reports...
View ArticleAlunaGeorge are UK's most blogged-about artist of 2012
AlunaGeorge were the most blogged-about artist of 2012. The 'Your Drums, Your Love' two-piece topped a chart compiled by MP3 blog aggregator The Hype Machine. [Left: AlunaGeorge / Right: Haim] 137...
View Articlewill.i.am: 'Producers didn't want Tulisa to have Scream & Shout'
will.i.am has admitted that Tulisa Contostavlos did record his latest single first. The N-Dubz star was allegedly planning to release 'Scream & Shout' as her third single, before the rapper took...
View ArticleMel C, Emma Bunton deny Spice Girls reunion without Victoria Beckham
The Spice Girls have dismissed rumours that they are planning to reunite without Victoria Beckham. It was reported earlier today (December 16) that the band are planning a new album and tour with a...
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