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Rem Preview Album Online
American rock superstars REM are previewing their new album AROUND THE SUN on the internet. Fans of the band can listen to tracks from the LP - there 13th studio album - now and...
By WENN on 21 September 2004
Yorke Joins Rem At Secret Gig
RADIOHEAD singer THOM YORKE teamed up with pals REM last night (16SEP04) when the rockers unveiled new songs for journalists in London. The KARMA POLICE singer shocked the elite crowd as he stepped up...
By WENN on 17 September 2004
Moore Inspired By The Dixie Chicks
Controversial movie maker MICHAEL MOORE has credited country trio THE DIXIE CHICKS among those who inspired him to make US President GEORGE W BUSH-bashing movie FAHRENHEIT 9/11. Moore plans to include the group's TRAVELIN'...
By WENN on 16 September 2004
Dixie Chicks Have Another Blast At Bush
Country trio DIXIE CHICKS are set to deal another blow to US President GEORGE W BUSH when they take to the stage for the VOTE FOR CHANGE finale and urge music fans to elect Democrat...
By WENN on 15 September 2004
Coldplay Meets Rem
COLDPLAY rocker CHRIS MARTIN joined REM onstage in London last night for a surprise duet at a benefit show for fair trade. The singer leapt onstage unnannounced and helped REM frontman MICHAEL STIPE perform...
By WENN on 15 September 2004
Sting + Lennox Steer Clear Of Politics
British touring partners STING and ANNIE LENNOX have chosen to steer clear of politics on their current American tour because they think their opinions are irrelevant. The pair were invited to join acts including...
By WENN on 13 September 2004
Martin To Duet With Jamelia At Oxfam Gig
COLDPLAY frontman CHRIS MARTIN will duet with JAMELIA at next week's (14SEP04) OXFAM FAIR TRADE concert in London. The 27-year-old superstar, who is married to GWYNETH PALTROW, will perform SEE IT IN A BOY'S...
By WENN on 10 September 2004
Rem To Headline Charity Gig
American rockers REM have agreed to headline a charity event in London to help improve the working conditions of third world labourers. The LOSING MY RELIGION stars - led by frontman MICHAEL STIPE -...
By WENN on 06 September 2004
Rockers Sing For Sudan
Top rockers REM, ASH, PRIMAL SCREAM and BADLY DRAWN BOY have joined forces to record an album to help Sudanese refugees fleeing violence in the country's Darfur region. ROOTS MANUVA, FAITHLESS, DAVID GRAY and...
By WENN on 03 September 2004
Prince's Paisley Park Studios Reopens
PRINCE's legendary PAISLEY PARK STUDIOS in Minnesota has reopened for business. Paisley Park has largely been closed since 1996, though PURPLE RAIN rocker Prince continued to record and perform there. A...
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Pearl Jam Back With Eighth Album
American rockers PEARL JAM are reuniting to create an eighth studio album. The Seattle band will begin work on the LP after they reassemble in October (04) for their forthcoming live shows. Band...
By WENN on 11 August 2004
Bruce Joins John Fogerty On Tour
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN has offered up his services to former CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL star JOHN FOGERTY as the rock legend gets set to tour. Springsteen and the E STREET BAND will serve as the BAD...
By WENN on 08 August 2004
Bono Rushes To Friend's Funeral
Irish rocker BONO raced to Nebraska to sing at a private funeral for SUSAN BUFFETT, wife of billionaire investor WARREN BUFFETT. The U2 frontman worked with Buffet on AIDS awareness and prevention schemes...
By WENN on 05 August 2004
Stars Gather In Effort To Oust Bush
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and PEARL JAM have teamed up alongside an array of other musicians to host a series of concerts to try and oust US President GEORGE W BUSH. The gigs will take place...
By WENN on 05 August 2004
Stipe Looks On World Events For Inspiration
American rock band REM are set to release their 13th album in October (04) - which singer MICHAEL STIPE insists is heavily influenced by current affairs. The politicised LOSING MY RELIGION frontman has...
By WENN on 19 July 2004
Stars Help Save The Rocks
Stars like U2, REM, COLDPLAY and WILLIE NELSON have joined forces to help save Colorado's famous RED ROCKS AMPITHEATER. The natural site of U2's famous SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY video is in danger of being...
By WENN on 27 May 2004
Rem Complete Album And Plan Tour
American supergroup REM have finished their eagerly awaited 13th album and plan to debut the songs on tour. The LOSING MY RELIGION trio - MICHAEL STIPE, PETER BUCK and MIKE MILLS - have completed...
By WENN on 13 May 2004
Sombre Morrissey Song Triumphs In Misery Poll
A misery-ridden song by eighties band THE SMITHS has been crowned the top tune to compliment a depressed state of mind. The gloomy 1986 track I KNOW IT'S OVER - written by melancholic frontman...
By WENN on 09 March 2004
Rem Almost Ready To Rock
American rock legends REM are on the verge of finishing their 13th studio album. The Athens, Georgia-based band travelled to the Bahamas to record the LP - and just need to add the finishing...
By WENN on 03 March 2004
Depp To Lose Viper Room Club?
Hunky actor JOHNNY DEPP is reportedly on the verge of losing his major stake in Hollywood club THE VIPER ROOM as part of an ongoing war with his former partner. Attorneys for ANTHONY FOX...
By WENN on 30 January 2004
Glastonbury Given The Ok For 2004
Britain's legendary GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL will go ahead next year (04), after being given the all clear by local officials. Festival founder MICHAEL EAVIS has been swiftly granted an entertainment licence, after opposition from local...
By WENN on 27 November 2003
Confident Rem Head Back To The Studio
Hard-working rockers REM are heading back to the studio to complete work on their new album - and singer MICHAEL STIPE is promising something "crystalline and real". Having completed promotion of their GREATEST HITS...
By WENN on 18 November 2003
Stipe Turned Down Se7en
REM frontman MICHAEL STIPE turned down the chance to become an actor, by refusing a lead role in 1995 DAVID FINCHER movie SE7EN. The rocker had to turn down the terrifying part of the...
By WENN on 13 November 2003
Michael Stipe: I Was An Adrenaline Junkie
REM frontman MICHAEL STIPE was so shy during the band's early days, he only came out of his shell when he performed. The SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE star, who was often too timid to communicate,...
By WENN on 11 November 2003
Peter Buck Can't Remember Airline Incident
REM guitarist PETER BUCK is unable to remember anything about the mid-air incident, which nearly saw him jailed for two years after being accused of attacking two cabin staff. The SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE star...
By WENN on 11 November 2003
Stars Bring Holiday Cheer To Web Shoppers
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, BARBRA STREISAND and JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE are among a host of celebrities who have joined a new initiative to bring Christmas cheer to internet shoppers. The stars are taking part in a holiday...
By WENN on 03 November 2003
Rem Driven By Perfect Album Dream
Veteran rockers REM are still making music after 23 years together because they are on a quest to record the perfect album. The ORANGE CRUSH band have released over ten LPs in their long...
By WENN on 24 October 2003
Michael Stipe Slams Age Critics
REM frontman MICHAEL STIPE "loathes" critics who think he is too old to make the music he makes. Stipe, 43, has been making records for more than 20 years and shows no signs of...
By WENN on 20 October 2003
Black Eyed Peas Knocked Off Top By Sugababes
The BLACK EYED PEAS have had their record breaking run at the top of the British singles charts ended by pop trio SUGABABES. The all-girl group's new single HOLE IN THE HEAD went straight...
By WENN on 20 October 2003
Stipe: Rem Were Over For Almost A Month
REM's MICHAEL STIPE revealed the band almost quit for good when original drummer BILL BERRY left in 1998. The ORANGE CRUSH percussionist quit the band after suffering a brain aneurysm in 1996, but his...
By WENN on 20 October 2003
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