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Justin Hawkins: The Darkness Can't Save Rock And Roll Alone
Justin Hawkins says The Darkness are ''doing all the heavy lifting'' to save rock and roll.The 'I Believe In A Thing Called Love' rockers will release their sixth studio album 'Easter Is Cancelled' on October...
Nile Rodgers Named Bbc Music Day 2019 Ambassador
Nile Rodgers has been named an Ambassador for BBC Music Day 2019.The Chic legend has witnessed first-hand five family members suffer from Alzheimer's, including his mother Beverly - who had the neurodegenerative disease which causes...
The Darkness Announce New Album Easter Is Cancelled
The Darkness have announced their new album 'Easter Is Cancelled'.Frontman Justin Hawkins asks ''where are the heroes we deserve'' in the video teaser for the new record as he wanders through the woods lamenting the...
Busted Call For Rock To Be Represented At Brits
Busted think it's about time the BRIT Awards brought back the rock category.The pop punk trio - Matt Willis, James Bourne and Charlie Simpson - think it's a ''shame'' that the genre is not been...
The Darkness To Release Live Album This Year
Justin Hawkins wants people to listen to The Darkness' new album whilst moulding clay.The platinum-selling Rock band are set to release a live album recorded at their iconic London headline show at the Eventim Hammersmith...
Justin Hawkins Dons Catsuits For Bedroom Fun
The Darkness' Justin Hawkins arouses his wife by wearing his trademark catsuits in the bedroom.The 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' rocker has revealed he loves nothing more than to engage in role play...
The Darkness Slam Southern Trains On New Song
The Darkness have recorded a song about train delays titled 'Southern Trains'.Justin Hawkins and co had to endure the problematic Southern Trains service in Southern England whilst making their new record 'Pinewood Smile' and were...
Justin Hawkins: Modern Music Sounds Like Iceland Adverts
Justin Hawkins says most modern music ''sounds like Iceland adverts''.The Darkness frontman has admitted he's unimpressed with musicians nowadays who try too hard to get their music on the radio and, as a result, end...
Justin Hawkins Finds Missing Cat After Three Years
Cully, a 10-year-old Bengal, was recently found wandering the streets of Suffolk, England and was taken to the Anglia Coastal Branch of Cats Protection. Officials there returned the cat to Justin after...
The Darkness Thrilled With Taylor Swift Apple Ad
In the new commercial, the pop star prepares for a "quiet night in" by selecting the 2003 hit on her iPhone and then dancing along to the track while mouthing the lyrics -...
The Darkness Head Down Under After Axed Shows
The I Believe in a Thing Called Love hitmakers cancelled concerts in Australia and New Zealand in 2013 when Graham suffered recurring issues following surgery. He has since left the band to...
Roger Taylor's Son Joins The Darkness
The Darkness' drummer Emily Davies, who took over from original member Ed Graham, quit in April (14), and they have now hired Rufus Taylor as her replacement. Guitarist Dan Hawkins confirmed...
The Darkness Drummer Quits
The I Believe in a Thing Called Love hitmakers have survived a number of line-up changes since their formation in 2000, and Davies joined original members Justin Hawkins, his brother Dan Hawkins and...
The Darkness Star Selling Off Stage Clothes For Charity
The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins is selling off his old stage outfits to benefit a British animal charity.Among the items the rocker has put up for sale on auction website eBay.com are a pair of...
The Darkness Part Ways With Drummer Ed Graham
Rockers The Darkness have parted ways with longtime drummer Ed Graham.The musician appeared on all three of the reunited group's albums, including 2012's Hot Cakes, but the band has revealed he won't be a part...
The Darkness Axe Show After Singer Falls Sick
British rockers The Darkness axed a show in Wales on Tuesday (19Nov13) after singer Justin Hawkins fell sick.The I Believe in a Thing Called Love hitmakers were due to play at The Tivoli venue in...
Dan Hawkins: Darkness Nearly Killed Me
Dan Hawkins thought he would die if he carried on drinking. The Darkness guitarist got caught up in alcohol-fuelled chaos with the band after the success of their debut album 'Permission To Land' in 2003...
Black Sabbath Named Living Legends By Classic Rock
Black Sabbath will receive the Living Legend Award at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour in November.The hard rock icons - Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Buttler - will accept the prize at the...
Movie Reviews: Iron Man 3
As superhero movies move from one sequel to another, they appear to grow darker, to use a description that pops up a lot in the current reviews of Iron Man 3, with Robert Downey Jr....
By Lew Irwin on 03 May 2013
Justin Hawkins Held Seance Over Spooky Sounds
The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins held a seance with friends after becoming convinced his home was haunted.The British rocker got spooked by strange noises in the night so he decided to gather in a circle...
By WENN on 27 March 2013
The Darkness Axe Australian Tour
British rockers The Darkness have cancelled a planned tour of Australia and New Zealand with Joan Jett And The Blackhearts due to their drummer's ongoing hip problems.Ed Graham has previously undergone surgery for the joint...
By WENN on 12 March 2013
Mariah Carey Sings 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' On Jimmy Fallon; Plus, Our Top 5 Christmas Songs
Mariah Carey ruddy loves reminding us that she sang one of the best known Christmas pop songs of all time. Just in case her original version of 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' wasn’t...
The Darkness Star Stopped In Airport For Carrying Apple
The Darkness star Frankie Poullain escaped a hefty smuggling fine in Chile by offering Lady Gaga tickets to an immigration official.The Scottish bassist landed in trouble when he was caught travelling with an apple, in...
By WENN on 20 November 2012
Lady Gaga Is Like A Mother To The Darkness
The Darkness think Lady Gaga is like a mum to them. The British rockers - who are supporting the 'Bad Romance' singer on her European tour - have revealed she is great to work with...
Trey Songz Rockets To Number One In Album Charts
Trey Songz's fifth studio album, Chapter V, has topped the Billboard Album Chart by selling 135,000 copies in its first week according to Nielsen SoundScan. This mark's Songz's first time at the top of the...
By Lew Irwin on 01 September 2012
Was Lady Gaga Mocking Madonna With Bum-flash?
Was Lady Gaga mocking Madonna when she flashed her bum in Helsinki? The Sun certainly seem to think so. Apparently, Madonna recently flashed her bare bottom (well, bare apart from a lacy thong) at a...
By WENN on 29 August 2012
Justin Hawkins Lives Near Dogging Destination
Justin Hawkins lives near a dogging destination.The Darkness frontman - who has previously battled drug addiction - has trouble walking his dog without seeing men's penises in a public area where people go 'dogging', hooking...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 August 2012
The Darkness 'Connect' With Gay Men
Justin Hawkins believes The Darkness ''connect'' with gay men. The 37-year-old singer - who previously dated the band's manager, Sue Whitehouse - will not reveal his true sexuality, but thinks his flamboyant rock outfits are...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 August 2012
The Darkness Blame Cocaine For Demise
The Darkness' bassist Frankie Poullain has blamed cocaine for the demise of the group.Frankie insists the 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' hitmakers - whose frontman Justin Hawkins quit in 2006 after a row...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 August 2012
Amy Winehouse's Former Boyfriend Facing Rape Charges
The former boyfriend of Amy Winehouse will face trial on two counts of rape, a judge in London said on Tuesday (July 17, 2012). Reg Traviss, a film director who was in a relationship with...
By WENN on 17 July 2012
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