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Tom Morello Wouldn't Expect Rage Success Now
Tom Morello doesn't think Rage Against the Machine would get signed if they started today. The 'Killing in the Name of' guitarist believes modern record companies are only interested in making money, and so wouldn't...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 December 2011
Lindsey Buckingham Axes U.k. Tour
Fleetwood Mac star Lindsey Buckingham has been forced to postpone his U.K. tour after his guitarist sustained a serious back injury.The rocker was due to kick off the seven-night trek at the Symphony Hall in...
By WENN on 09 December 2011
Ice Cube Makes Architecture Film
Rapper Ice Cube has created a short film to pay homage to California's classic architecture.Ice Cube, real name O'Shea Jackson, enrolled in drafting classes at the Phoenix Institute of Technology in Arizona when he was...
By WENN on 08 December 2011
Blur To Spend Christmas Holidays Recording New Music
Alex James has given Blur fans a reason to celebrate this Christmas (11) by revealing the Parklife hitmakers are meeting up over the holidays and will "probably" record new material.The news comes weeks after frontman...
By WENN on 08 December 2011
Reading Festival Bosses Want Stone Roses Return
Organisers of Britain's Reading festival would consider booking newly-reformed rockers the Stone Roses as future headliners, despite their disastrous set at the event in 1996.The band, which announced comeback plans in October (11), infuriated fans...
By WENN on 07 December 2011
No Reunion For The Happy Mondays
A representative for the Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder has ruled out reunion talk following rumours the band's original line-up is making plans to tour in 2012.British newspaper The Sun reported the influential 1990s band...
By WENN on 06 December 2011
Stone Roses Stars Reunite Onstage
Stone Roses stars Ian Brown and John Squire reunited on stage on Friday night (02Dec11) for the first time in 16 years.The rockers have revived the legendary band for a series of gigs next year...
By WENN on 04 December 2011
Mark Ronson Refused To Work On Winehouse Album
Mark Ronson initially refused to work on the posthumous Amy Winehouse album 'Lioness: Hidden Treasures'. The producer - who worked with the late singer on her breakthrough album 'Back to Black' - was initially approached...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 December 2011
Amy Winehouse 'Didn't Like' Bond Track
Amy Winehouse didn't like the' James Bond' theme she was set to record. The singer - who was found dead at home in London in July - worked with Mark Ronson on a song which...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 December 2011
Rebecca Black Tops 'Worst Videos Ever Made' List
Rebecca Black has topped a list of the '50 Worst Music Videos Ever', compiled by UK music magazine Nme. Her clip for viral hit 'Friday' took the dubious honor, beating out competition from Britney Spears,...
By WENN on 01 December 2011
Flight Of The Conchords Movie Reports Dismissed
U.S. TV chiefs have dismissed reports a Flight Of The Conchords movie is in the works, after funnyman Bret Mckenzie hinted at a big screen comeback for the comedy.The series won over critics and fans...
By WENN on 30 November 2011
Beyonce All Set For Christmas Baby?
Beyonce has again hit out at claims that she faked her pregnancy, and has gone on to suggest that there's a chance that she and husband Jay Z could have a Christmas baby in a...
By WENN on 30 November 2011
Mark Ronson's Olympic Song Worries
Mark Ronson doesn't want to embarrass "a couple of million people" with his Olympic song. The producer has joined forces with Katy B to produce a track which will become the theme to the 2012...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 November 2011
Rapper Banks Tops Nme's Cool List
Rapper Azealia Banks has topped a list of music's coolest stars.British magazine Nme has named the rising rapper top of the publication's 2011 Cool List, ahead of Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker at number two and...
By WENN on 25 November 2011
Mick Jones On Tour For Soccer Disaster Families
Veteran rocker Mick Jones is teaming up with The Farm and '80s star Pete Wylie to play concerts in aid of victims of Britain's worst ever sporting disaster.The former The Clash star has joined the...
By WENN on 23 November 2011
Inspiral Carpets Return With First Song In 16 Years
The band that once featured Noel Gallagher as a road crew member have released their first song in 16 years.Influential Britpop act Inspiral Carpets' You're So Good For Me is currently available on iTunes. The...
By WENN on 23 November 2011
Rihanna Gets Mixed Reviews For 'Talk That Talk'
Critics are already weighing in on Rihanna 's sixth studio album Talk That Talk - and it's a mixed bag. Although the Barbadian beauty is being praised for her return to upbeat pop, following the...
By WENN on 21 November 2011
Shelagh Delaney, Morrissey Muse, Dies Aged 71
Shelagh Delaney, who the singer Morrissey lists as among his greatest influences, has died sadly after a battle with cancer. The screenplay writer's death comes just a few days before what would've been her 72nd...
By WENN on 21 November 2011
Katie White: I'm A 'Useless' Pop Star
The Ting Tings singer Katie White claims she is "useless" at being a pop star. The 'Hang it Up' hitmaker is disillusioned with being labelled a "pop" artist because she doesn't feel as though she...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 November 2011
Dodgy Record First Album For A Decade
Nineties hitmakers Dodgy have announced plans to release their first album in a decade.Stand Upright In A Cool Place will be the Britpop group's first release since 2001's Real Estate. Bandmates Nigel Clark, Andy Miller...
By WENN on 18 November 2011
Tom Meighan's Funny Death
Kasabian singer Tom Meighan wants to die by falling off a rollercoaster. The 'Days Are Forgotten' singer is aware most rock stars die young and often in bizarre circumstances and, if he could choose, thinks...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 November 2011
Justin Young Was 'Completely Devastated' After Throat Diagnosis
The Vaccines frontman Justin Young "broke down" after learning he would need a third throat operation this summer (11) over fears his ongoing voice problems would spell the end of the band.The rocker was in...
By WENN on 16 November 2011
The Ting Tings Chased Over The World For Album
The Ting Tings blame a "period of friction" for the delay of their second album.The duo - Katie White and Jules de Martino - shot to fame with their 2008 debut 'We Started Nothing' but...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 November 2011
Beady Eye's Andy Bell: 'Adam Ant Should Be Upset With Me, Not Gallagher'
Beady Eye star Andy Bell has come to bandmate Liam Gallagher's defence over a bust-up with Adam Ant the singer should never have been "dragged into".Guitarist Bell insists he was the one who sparked the...
By WENN on 15 November 2011
Liam Gallagher Criticised For 'Nutty' Remarks
Liam Gallagher has been blasted by a mental health charity for describing bipolar pop star Adam Ant as 'nutty'. The ex-Oasis star Liam Gallagher had threatened to confront Ant in a row over a song...
By Lew Irwin on 13 November 2011
Beady Eye Want Bonehead On New Album
Beady Eye have invited Bonehead to join them on their next album.The group - which is made up of former Oasis members Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer, Chris Sharrock and Andy Bell - would have no...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 November 2011
Beady Eye Want Bonehead On New Album
Beady Eye have invited Bonehead to join them on their next album.The group - which is made up of former Oasis members Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer, Chris Sharrock and Andy Bell - would have no...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 November 2011
Liam Gallagher Under Fire For 'Nutty' Adam Ant Remark
Liam Gallagher has come under fire from mental health campaigners after he labelled bipolar pop star Adam Ant "nutty".The Oasis rocker took at aim the 1980s superstar in a recent interview with Britain's Nme magazine....
By WENN on 12 November 2011
Morello Thrills Protesters In London
Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello gave Occupy London protesters a boost on Wednesday (09Nov11) by playing an acoustic set outside St Paul's Cathedral.The rocker threw his support behind the demonstration against corporate greed...
By WENN on 10 November 2011
Kasabian Wanted On Stage Puppets
Tom Meighan wanted Jim Henson's Creature Shop to design Kasabian's stage set.The group are preparing to go on the road in support of their latest LP 'Velociraptor!' and wanted the famous puppeteers - whose most...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 November 2011
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