REM's have hit out at American president GEORGE W BUSH's "dangerous" view of the world. Bassist MIKE MILLS insists the leaser has a Machiavellian approach to world politics - where the interests of...
COLDPLAY rocker CHRIS MARTIN spent weeks of sleepless nights learning REM lyrics ahead of his collaboration with the band - only to forget his words when he joined them onstage. The British singer was...
SIR PAUL McCARTNEY, STING and REM are teaming up for a charity album to help impoverished people in Myanmar. Profits from the sale of the double CD featuring 27 tracks will benefit the group...
REM, PEARL JAM and SIR PAUL McCARTNEY have donated tracks to compilation FOR THE LADY, a benefit album for imprisoned Burmese peace activist AUNG SAN SUU KYI. Kyi, who won a Nobel Peace Prize...
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...
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...
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'...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 -...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...