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Charlotte Hatherley Launches Sylver Tongue

Charlotte Hatherley launched her debut single with new band Sylver Tongue in London last night (21.05.12).The band played a set at the Seabright arms pub to launch the track, 'Creatures', showcasing an electro pop sound....

Tom Jones Would Shave Off Chest Hair For 7m

Sir Tom Jones would shave his chest hair off for $7 million.The 'What's New Pussycat' singer was rumoured to have insured his famous luxuriant body hair for an astronomical amount, but denies he would ever...

Morrissey, John Lennon & Jimi Hendrix On Ultimate Icon Shortlist

Morrissey, Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix, Liam Gallagher and John Lennon have been shortlisted for British rock bible Nme's Ultimate Icon Award.Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner, David Bowie and Kurt Cobain also make the list to...

Morrissey Snubs Nme Apology

Singer Morrissey is heading to court in his legal battle with Nme magazine after turning down the offer of an apology from its editors.The former The Smiths frontman is suing the British publication, alleging comments...

Facebook To Go Public: Bono Set To Make $1 Billion

Today is the day that Facebook will get floated on the stock exchange. Today is also the day that Bono looks set to become the world's richest musician, as result of this historic business move...

Alabama Shakes Want To Sing Like Pink Floyd

Alabama Shakes singer Brittany Howard based her singing on Pink Floyd. The 'Hold On' band's singer discovered the British psychedelic rockers when she was a teenager, and decided she wanted to sing like the band's...

Blink 182 Cancel Tour As Travis Barker Undergoes Emergency Surgery

Blink 182's Travis Barker has had to undergo emergency surgery, forcing the band to cancel a number of North American tour dates. According to a report from Nme, the band has been forced to pull...

Noel Gallagher: Male Fan Alleges 'Noel. I Am Pregnant By You!!!!!'

Noel Gallagher, former lead guitarist of chart topping rock band Oasis, talks about his Sao Paulo show in his new blog written for the Huffington Post UK. He mentions a few of the banners that...

Slipknot To Return To The Studio In 2013

Heavy rockers Slipknot's DJ has revealed the band will return to the studio early next year (13) to record their first album since the death of bassist Paul Gray.Several band members feared there would be...

Eric Erlandson Plays Down New Kurt Cobain Songs Report

Hole rocker Eric Erlandson has played down reports his pal Kurt Cobain recorded an album of unheard songs before he died.Fans of the late Nirvana frontman were sent into a frenzy last month (Apr12) when...

John Lydon Slams Simon Cowell

John Lydon thinks Simon Cowell is ''really bad news'' for music. The Sex Pistols frontman finds the music mogul ''hilarious to watch'' while judging on TV talent shows, but he believes the 'X Factor' boss...

Azealia Banks Cancels UK Summer Appearances

The controversial rapper AZEALIA BANKS has cancelled most of her UK appearances this summer. A statement from her representatives read "Azealia Banks will be performing at the Radio 1 Hackney Weekender and LEEDS & Reading...

John Lydon Slams Olympics

John Lydon has slammed the London Olympics organizers for trying to ''involve'' the Sex Pistols in the Games ''without any respect''. The group's frontman is refusing to support the sporting event - which is due...

John Lydon Calls For Smoking Ban Review

Rocker John Lydon is urging British Prime Minister David Cameron to overturn the U.K.'s smoking ban, insisting it's a "ludicrous" law.Legislation prohibiting tobacco smoking in public buildings was introduced in 2007, but the punk icon...

John Lydon Snubs Olympics

Punk icon John Lydon turned down an offer for his band Sex Pistols to take part in the London Olympics celebrations, branding the event a waste of money and accusing organisers of trying to hijack...

Butch Vig Plays Down New Kurt Cobain Songs Rumour

Rock producer Butch Vig has played down rumours Kurt Cobain recorded several unheard solo tracks before his death, insisting the songs were only "in his head".Hole star Eric Erlandson sparked rumours earlier this month (Apr12)...

Keanu Reeves Helped Dandy Warhols Star Develop Graphic Novel

The Dandy Warhols rocker Courtney Taylor-taylor had an unlikely adviser to help him with his graphic novel One Model Nation - actor Keanu Reeves.The musician was pleasantly surprised to discover Reeves was a big fan...

Metallica Want To Headline Glastonbury

Metallica want to headline Glastonbury. The 'Enter Sandman' heavy metal group would love to headline the British festival - one of the biggest in Europe - but have never been invited by organisers Michael and...

Drake Blasts David Guetta

Drake has no interest in making dance music.The 25-year-old rapper insists he would rather make a club track with ''integrity and soul'' than collaborate with artists such as French producer David Guetta.He told NME magazine:...

Alex Turner Wants To Cover Bassey Song

Alex Turner is desperate to cover a little-known Dame Shirley Bassey song.The Arctic Monkeys frontman - whose group have previously performed the singing legend's hit 'Diamonds Are Forever' - is a huge fan of the...

Joe Meek Beats Sir George Martin & Jones To The Top Of Producers Poll

Sixties music mogul Joe Meek has topped a new list of great record producers, beating the likes of Sir George Martin and Quincy Jones.British music magazine Nme compiled the list of studio greats and Meek,...

Hologram Tupac European Tour "Would Make Sense" Say S Creator

Tupac Shakur going on tour "would make sense" according to the eggheads who designed him, not the real rapper that is, but the hologram that is currently the biggest music star real or unreal on...

Pete Doherty's Gainsbourg Affair

Pete Doherty enjoyed a brief affair with Charlotte Gainsbourg. The former Libertines rocker - who previously romanced Kate Moss - claims he and his 'Confessions of a Young Contemporary' co-star had a romance when they...

Pete Doherty Confirms Charlotte Gainsbourg Romance

British rocker Pete Doherty has confirmed he struck up a romance with actress Charlotte Gainsbourg after they met on the set of their new movie project.The Babyshambles star appears alongside the Antichrist actress in Confession...

Pete Doherty Distraught Over Amy Winehouse Funeral Ban

British rocker Pete Doherty was upset when he learned he had been banned from attending his pal Amy Winehouse's funeral last year (11), insisting she would have wanted him there.The musician was friends with the...

Adam Deacon Predicts Second Summer Of Riots

British actor Adam Deacon has predicted the U.K. will be hit with another wave of rioting unless the government acts swiftly to engage with the country's youth.The Bafta-winning Kidulthood star announced earlier this year (12)...

Mick Jones To Reignite Hillsborough Campaign At Stone Roses Gig

Rock veteran Mick Jones is hoping his high-profile gig at the upcoming Stone Roses reunion concerts will boost a campaign in aid of the victims of Britain's worst ever sporting disaster.The former The Clash star...

Pete Doherty Inspired By Amy's Death

Pete Doherty found the wake of Amy Winehouse's death an ''inspiring time''. The singer and songwriter was living in squalor in London when his friend died of accidental alcohol poisoning last year, and found her...

Kai Fish Leaves Mystery Jets

Mystery Jets bass player Kai Fish has quit the band to front a new project.The young rocker released a solo album last year (11) and recently told the Nme that he had considered leaving the...

Viva Brother Disband

British rockers Viva Brother have disbanded.The trio announced its decision to break up on Sunday (01Apr12) and a representative has since confirmed the news to Nme.com, following suggestions from fans the report was an April...

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