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British Rockers Pay Tribute To Captain Beefheart
British music stars from bands including FRANZ FERDINAND, KLAXONS and THE ZUTONS have paid tribute to late American rocker/painter CAPTAIN BEEFHEART, who died on Friday (17Dec10).The 69 year old - real name Don Van Vliet...
By WENN on 19 December 2010
Franz Ferdinand Rumoured For All Tomorrow's Parties
Franz Ferdinand are rumoured to be preparing for a live return to the UK in December.Fans are hoping the band will be surprise guests at the All Tomorrow's Parties (ATP) Bowlie 2 Weekender - curated...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 November 2010
Stars Line Up To Help Collins With Comeback Album
FRANZ FERDINAND stars ALEX KAPRANOS and NICK MCCARTHY, MAGIC NUMBERS frontman ROMEO STODDART and JOHNNY MARR are among the stars who will appear on Scottish singer/songwriter EDWYN COLLINS' first full-length album since suffering a stroke...
By WENN on 17 June 2010
Franz Ferdinand's Secret Songs
Franz Ferdinand are determined to keep their new album a secret.The Scottish rockers are currently working on the follow-up to 2009's 'Tonight: Franz Ferdinand' but frontman Alex Kapranos is concerned he will "spoil" the record...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2010
Kapranos Fined By Cops In Mexico
FRANZ FERDINAND frontman ALEX KAPRANOS was "busted" by cops in Mexico over the weekend (10-11Apr10) after he was caught drinking on the street.The singer was enjoying a night out with pals in Mexico City on...
By WENN on 12 April 2010
Kapranos Laughs Off Musical Reports
FRANZ FERDINAND frontman ALEX KAPRANOS has dismissed reports he's begun work on a stage musical - urging fans not to take his comments so seriously.The singer was reported to be planning a theatre production, following...
By WENN on 10 March 2010
Franz Ferdinand's Celebrity Musical
Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos wants to write a musical.The Scottish rocker - who is currently touring Australia with the band - is keen to develop a stage show, based on an unnamed modern celebrity.He...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 March 2010
Kapranos Eyes Musical
FRANZ FERDINAND star ALEX KAPRANOS is eyeing a move into theatre - he wants to write a musical about a superstar singer.The Take Me Out hitmaker is eager to start penning the stage show about...
By WENN on 08 March 2010
Maccabees Fame Surprise
The Maccabees are surprised they're being called the next big thing. The Brighton-based indie rock band - who have been named as headline acts for the Shockwaves NME Awards Tour 2010 - are likely to...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 February 2010
Cotillard Records Dior Tune With Franz Ferdinand
French Oscar winner MARION COTILLARD has teamed up with Scottish rockers FRANZ FERDINAND to record a new song for fashion house Dior.The Nine star, who is the face of the French brand, has stepped up...
By WENN on 18 January 2010
Yummy Fur Return
The band which spawned Scottish chart-toppers FRANZ FERDINAND is making a comeback after 11 years.Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Paul Thompson started out as members of The Yummy Fur, before the group split in 1999....
By WENN on 27 November 2009
Kapranos Wanted To Die Like Sid Vicious
FRANZ FERDINAND frontman ALEX KAPRANOS is disappointed he didn't die "glamorously" at a young age - because he always wanted to emulate his idol SID VICIOUS.The Take Me Out hitmaker wishes he could have passed...
By WENN on 09 November 2009
Dizzee Rascal Snubs Ting Tings
Dizzee Rascal has turned down collaborations with The Ting Tings and Franz Ferdinand.The UK rapper had phenomenal success teaming up with Calvin Harris on his single 'Dance Wiv Me', and is joined by DJ Armand...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 May 2009
Prodigy And Cave Confirmed As Glastonbury Line-up Leaked
The Prodigy and Nick Cave have been confirmed for Glastonbury 2009, as the festival lineup was leaked early.Blur, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young are headlining this year's festival, which takes place between Wednesday June 24th...
By Contributor on 25 May 2009
Glastonbury 2009 Line-up To Be Announced
The full line-up for next month's Glastonbury festival will be announced later today.Blur, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young are headlining this year's festival, which takes place between Wednesday June 24th and Sunday June 28th.A host...
By Contributor on 25 May 2009
Fleet Foxes Earn Hat-trick Of Mojo Nominations
Fleet Foxes are the frontrunners for success in the 2009 Mojo honours list, with nominations in three categories.Just 11 months after the release of their eponymous debut, the quintet's critical and commercial success continues with...
By Contributor on 06 May 2009
Ferdinand Rocker Breaks His Foot
FRANZ FERDINAND rocker NICK MCCARTHY is performing shows sitting in a chair after injuring his foot during the British band's U.S. tour. The Take Me Out hitmakers are currently on a jaunt through the States, but...
By WENN on 28 April 2009
Franz Ferdinand Singer 'Refuses To Strip'
FRANZ FERDINAND singer ALEX KAPRANOS has refused to take his shirt off while performing at the Coachella Festival.During the band's set at the California-based event, a enthusiastic fan asked the star to show more flesh...
By Contributor on 20 April 2009
Franz Ferdinand Turn Down Fast Food Deal
Scottish rockers FRANZ FERDINAND turned down a lucrative advertising deal and the chance to become famous in America - because they didn't want to be known for promoting fast food. The Take Me Out hitmakers were...
By WENN on 10 April 2009
Lady Gaga For Glasto?
LADY GAGA may be set to perform at this year's Glastonbury Festival, it has emerged.The US singer has seen a swift rise in her popularity in the UK, recently scoring her second number one with...
By Contributor on 25 March 2009
Comic Relief Stars Looking To Beat Record £40m Haul
England footballers, Doctor Who's David Tennant and Oasis are among stars aiming to help Comic Relief raise more than £40 million on Friday.Members of the England team including David Beckham and Frank Lampard took part...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 March 2009
Comic Relief Stars Looking To Beat Record £40m Haul
England footballers, Doctor Who's David Tennant and Oasis are among stars aiming to help Comic Relief raise more than £40 million on Friday.Members of the England team including David Beckham and Frank Lampard took part...
By Contributor on 13 March 2009
Stalker Threat Makes Kapranos Less Candid
FRANZ FERDINAND frontman ALEX KAPRANOS refuses to discuss his personal life in interviews after an obsessive fan used information he'd revealed against him. The Take Me Out singer won't go into details about what the "crazy...
By WENN on 27 February 2009
Oasis Named Best British Band At Nme Awards
Mancunian group Oasis have been named the best British band at the Shockwaves NME awards.The Dig Out Your Soul stars led the way at this year's ceremony at Brixton Academy, with seven nominations, but were...
By Contributor on 26 February 2009
Oasis And Kings Of Leon Gear Up For Nme Awards
The cream of the music world will assemble in south London later today for the Shockwaves NME awards.British band Oasis are leading the way at this year's ceremony at Brixton Academy, with seven nominations, including...
By Contributor on 25 February 2009
Kapranos To Step Down As Food Writer
FRANZ FERDINAND star ALEX KAPRANOS is giving up his job as a food writer - because he doesn't feel qualified to comment on the culinary arts. The singer/songwriter was asked to write about his love of...
By WENN on 25 February 2009
Kapranos Quit Religious School Over Pot Rumours
FRANZ FERDINAND star ALEX KAPRANOS quit a Church of Scotland religious school when a marijuana-smoking rumour got out of hand. The Take Me Out singer attended a divinity school for a year when he was 17,...
By WENN on 25 February 2009
Franz Ferdinand Dig New Sound With Human Remains
Scottish rockers FRANZ FERDINAND's new track NO YOU GIRLS features the band playing human bones. Frontman Alex Kapranos reveals a box of bones he'd bought for just $17 (GBP12) were inexplicably lying around the studio when...
By WENN on 24 February 2009
The Boss Rules Over Europe
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN has triumphed over Scottish rockers FRANZ FERDINAND by claiming the top spot in the European albums chart. The Boss' new release Working On A Dream has debuted at number one on the new countdown,...
By WENN on 06 February 2009
Franz Ferdinand To Play Glastonbury
Franz Ferdinand have become the first major band to confirm an appearance at this year's Glastonbury.A listing on the group's website and MySpace page says they will play at the festival on Saturday June 27th.A...
By Contributor on 06 February 2009
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