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The Shins 'Port Of Morrow' Receives Cautious Praise From Critics
The Shins have made their major label debut on Columbia with fourth album 'Port Of Morrow,' after making a huge breakthrough with their third 'Wincing The Night Away' on Sub-Pop almost five years ago. That...
By WENN on 21 March 2012
Peta Bosses Take Aim At Gallagher Over Cow Terrorism
Animal activists have taken aim at Noel Gallagher after the former Oasis star joked about teaching his sons to "throw stuff at cows".The Wonderwall singer recently told reporters he's looking forward to taking his sons...
By WENN on 20 March 2012
Reading And Leeds Festival 2012: Foo Fighters To Perform In Their Only UK Appearance Of 2012
LEEDS & Reading Festival have announced the first wave of acts at this year's festivals. Playling the opening day at Leeds and closing at Reading on the Main Stage will be the Foo Fighters, playing...
By Lew Irwin on 13 March 2012
Noel Gallagher Upset By Daughter
Noel Gallagher was upset by his daughter using her mobile rather than watching him play live.'The Death of You and Me' singer's 11-year-old daughter, Anais, with ex-wife Meg Matthews came to see him play in...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 March 2012
Jason Derulo Changed By Accident
Jason Derulo has a new perspective on life since fracturing his neck.The 'What If' singer feels ''lucky'' to be alive following the accident, which occurred when he was rehearsing dance moves, and also appreciates the...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 March 2012
Johnny Marr Says Smiths Reunion Hinges On David Cameron
Following Johnny Marr 's proclamation at the recent Nme Awards that his old group The Smiths would only reform if the current UK government stepped down from power, that great commentator of cultural society and...
By WENN on 02 March 2012
The Horrors Wanted Harvey To Win Nme Award
The Horrors rocker Tom Cowan was baffled when his band won a top prize at the Nme Awards - because he was rooting for Pj Harvey to take the trophy.The British group scooped Best Album...
By WENN on 02 March 2012
Peter Hook Brands 'Unheard Song' A Hoax
British rocker Peter Hook has blasted reports an unreleased track by his former band Joy Division has been unearthed, branding the song a hoax.Earlier this week (beg27Feb12), rumours circulated online that a previously unheard tune...
By WENN on 01 March 2012
Kasabian Love Winning Awards
Kasabian will never tire of winning awards.The 'Rewired' band were named Best British Band at the NME Awards last night (29.02.12) and despite picking up numerous accolades during their career, they will always celebrate each...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 March 2012
Noel Gallagher Plots Gardening Future
Noel Gallagher will take up gardening when he retires.The 'Dream On' rocker still ''loves'' making new music but admits as soon as he stops finding his career fun, he will give it up in favour...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 March 2012
Davy Jones Dies: Fellow Monkees Pay Their Respects
The Monkees have led tributes to the late Davy Jones, following the singer's sad death this week. Mickey Dolenz, the band's singing drummer has said that Jones' death "leaves a gigantic hole in my heart,"...
By Lew Irwin on 01 March 2012
Kasabian Named Best British Band At Nme Awards
Kasabian were named Best British Band at the NME Awards tonight (29.02.12).The 'Rewired' group beat off competition from Arctic Monkeys, Biffy Clyro, Foals and Muse to land the prize - and singer Tom Meighan used...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 February 2012
Bez Won't Be Part Of Happy Mondays Reunion Tour
The Happy Mondays reunion tour won't feature dancer and percussionist Bez - because he's too old to hit the road.The fun-loving star, who became a cult icon in the U.K.'s 'Madchester' scene of the early...
By WENN on 29 February 2012
John Lydon Turned Cops On Branson During Boat Raid
Punk icon John Lydon escaped arrest during the Sex Pistols' infamous gig on a boat in 1977 - by telling cops music mogul Richard Branson was the band's frontman.The controversial group performed a show on...
By WENN on 29 February 2012
Bow Wow Wow To Tour Again
Quirky punk act Bow Wow Wow have announced their first British tour in almost 30 years.Vocalist Annabella Lwin and bass player Lee Gorman reunited last year (11) for a concert in California, and it seems...
By WENN on 28 February 2012
The Vaccines 'Excited' To Work With Ethan Johns
The Vaccines are ''really excited'' about working with Ethan Johns on their second album. The 'Wreckin' Bar (Ra Ra Ra)' group have teamed up with the Kings of Leon producer - who took home the...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 February 2012
Paul Heaton Plans Cycling Tour For 50th Birthday
Former Beautiful South frontman Paul Heaton will celebrate his upcoming 50th birthday by cycling around the U.K. and Ireland.The A Little Time singer will pedal from gig to gig throughout May and June (12), clocking...
By WENN on 24 February 2012
Blur Refused To Accept Brit Award In 2010
Blur refused to accept a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music in 2010. The 'Parklife' group - who have been largely defunct since 2003, apart from a series of one-off shows in 2009 -...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 February 2012
The Futureheads Staging Food Festival
British rockers The Futureheads are staging a food festival in Sunderland, England to celebrate the 2012 Olympics.London is hosting the summer sporting extravaganza, and the Hounds of Love stars are marking the event by creating...
By WENN on 22 February 2012
Rihanna Warned By Violence Experts: Chris Brown Hasn't Changed
Experts from domestic violence charities have warned Rihanna not to become too trusting of her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. Rita Smith of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence referred to Brown's recent posts on Twitter, in...
By WENN on 22 February 2012
Blur To Headline Olympics Closing Ceremony Concert
Blur will headline an Olympics Closing Celebration concert in August. The Britpop band have joined a line up including The Specials and New Order for the BT London Live concert in Hyde Park, which will...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 February 2012
Noel Gallagher's Beady Eye Jealousy
Noel Gallagher is "jealous" of Beady Eye.The 'If I Had a Gun' singer is envious that his brother Liam managed to convince all of the other final members of Oasis - bassist Andy Bell, guitarist...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 February 2012
Jack White Announces Solo-tour In Support Of 'Blunderbuss'
Jack White fully revealed his comeback, this time in solo form, today with a premiering new video on Vimeo and a host of US tour dates to announce. If this is what it's come to...
By WENN on 14 February 2012
Friendless Singer Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey became a singer to make friends.The 'Born to Die' hitmaker admits part of her inspiration in launching a music career was to become part of a "high-class scene".She said: "I wanted to...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 January 2012
Peter Hook Writing Joy Division Book
British rocker Peter Hook is writing a book about his time in Joy Division to help him come to terms with frontman Ian Curtis' death.Inside Joy Division will chronicle Hook's career and relationship with troubled...
By WENN on 26 January 2012
Peter Hook Turns To Legal Team In New Order Fight
Peter Hook is consulting his attorneys after threatening legal action against his former New Order bandmates for using the group's name.The bassist was furious after frontman Bernard Sumner, drummer Stephen Morris and keyboard player Gillian...
By World Entertainment News Network on 26 January 2012
La Roux 'Terrified' By Sexy Songs
La Roux "terrified" by sexy pop songs.The electronic duo - Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid - are aiming for a "cheekier" follow up to their self titled debut, but want their music to be sexy...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 January 2012
The Killers' Rock'n'roll Album
The Killers' forthcoming album will contain "more of a rock 'n' roll element". The 'Somebody Told Me' rockers are set to release a new record later this year and drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. insists "there...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 January 2012
Blur To Record After Brits 2012?
Blur look set to perform at the Brit Awards, and may record new material in 2012. The 'Parklife' group have been largely defunct since 2003, apart from a series of one-off shows in 2009, but...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 January 2012
Babyshambles To Tour Without Doherty
British rockers Babyshambles are heading out on tour - without troubled frontman Pete Doherty.Bassist Drew MCConnell and guitarist Mik Whitnall have announced two concerts in the U.K. with another eight or nine in the pipeline,...
By WENN on 11 January 2012
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