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Gorillaz & Willis Break Web Record
BRUCE WILLIS has helped Britpop pioneers GORILLAZ set a new record - the band's latest music video starring the action hero has become the most successful promo to premiere on YouTube.The Feel Good Inc hitmakers'...
By WENN on 11 March 2010
Amy Fans U2
U2 send fan letters to their favourite singers.The 'One' hitmakers delighted Scottish star Amy MacDonald when they sent her a hand-written request for a meeting at a recent awards ceremony.Speaking ahead of her performance for...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 March 2010
U2 Crowned Industry's Top Money Makers
Irish superstars U2 have been crowned the music industry's cash kings after raking in more than $108 million (£67.5 million) in 2009.The band's 360 world tour has boosted their earnings for the past year, placing...
By WENN on 27 February 2010
Emi Wants To Save Abbey Road
Record label giant EMI has abandoned plans to sell THE BEATLES' favourite recording studio ABBEY ROAD, following mass outcry from music fans across the globe.The Abbey Road recording facilities in North West London became synonymous...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 February 2010
Mccartney Hopes Abbey Road Can Be Saved
SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY hopes the recording studio famously used by the BEATLES can be saved - after it was put up for sale by record label giant EMI.The Abbey Road recording facilities in North West...
By WENN on 17 February 2010
Allen, Green Day, U2 & Beyonce Win Big In Playboy Poll
LILY ALLEN, GREEN DAY, AC DC and BEYONCE are among the big winners in the Playboy 2009 Readers Poll.Rockers U2 picked up the magazine's Hall of Fame prize, while Allen claimed the Best Alternative Album...
By WENN on 08 February 2010
Serkis Wants To Play Bono
LORD OF THE RINGS star ANDY SERKIS has one acting ambition left to fulfil - he wants to play U2 frontman BONO in a biopic of the Irish rocker's life.Serkis recently delved into the music...
By WENN on 29 January 2010
Hope For Haiti Now Digital Downloads Raise $3 Million
Digital sales of the performances from last week's HOPE FOR HAITI NOW telethon have amassed $3 million (£1.87 million) for the earthquake relief effort.Music fans rushed to get hold of tracks performed by the likes...
By WENN on 29 January 2010
Rihanna Sings Marley's Redemption Song For Haiti
RIHANNA performed BOB MARLEY's uplifting REDEMPTION SONG on OPRAH in America on Wednesday (20Jan10) and dedicated the tune to the people of Haiti.The singer agreed to appear on the TV show as part of an...
By WENN on 21 January 2010
Celine Dion Is The Ultimate Performer Of The Last Decade
CELINE DION has emerged as the new century's top performer after beating KENNY CHESNEY and the DAVE MATTHEWS BAND to the top of America's Ultimate Top 10 list.Created by combining artists’ album sales revenue with...
By WENN on 19 January 2010
Eno: 'Bono Is Hated In Britain'
Legendary producer BRIAN ENO is convinced U2 frontman BONO is "hated" in Britain, because the public can't stand seeing a pop star meddle in international affairs.The Irish rocker is well known for his humanitarian work...
By WENN on 19 January 2010
Jay-z And Bono Team Up To Record Haiti Song
Hip-hop star JAY-Z and U2 rocker BONO have teamed up to record a song about Haiti to raise money for relief efforts in the earthquake-ravaged country.The unlikely duo came together after producer Swizz Beatz approached...
By WENN on 19 January 2010
Bono Cried Over Cohen
Bono cried when he went to a Leonard Cohen show.The U2 frontman found himself in tears when he watched the 75-year-old folk singer in Monte Carlo because he was amazed by his talent.Bono, 49, said:...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 January 2010
No Glastonbury For Green Day
GREEN DAY have joined the ROLLING STONES among the acts that won't be performing at England's Glastonbury festival this summer (Jun10).Event organiser Emily Eavis has dismissed reports the punk trio will join U2 among the...
By WENN on 06 January 2010
The Edge Blasts Collaborations
U2 guitarist The Edge has said he hates jamming. The 48-year-old musician - real name David Howell Evans - claims that he tries to "avoid" situations where he has to play with other guitarists. He...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 January 2010
U2 Star Clayton Investigates Assistant Over 'Missing Millions'
U2 star ADAM CLAYTON is taking legal action against his former personal assistant over allegations she siphoned off money from his multi-million dollar fortune to fund a lavish lifestyle for herself.The bassist has secured a...
By WENN on 19 December 2009
Timberlake Named Top Charity Earner
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE has beaten tireless campaigners BONO and MADONNA to top a new list of celebrity philanthropists.The SexyBack singer's continued work for the Shriners Hospital for Children has an annual impact of more than $9...
By WENN on 18 December 2009
U2 & Mccartney Up For Golden Globes Best Song
U2 and PAUL MCCARTNEY will battle for a Best Original Song Golden Globe for their film tunes in January (10).U2's Winter from drama Brothers was nominated for the top prize along with MCCartney's tune from...
By WENN on 15 December 2009
Kasabian: The Movie
Kasabian want Quentin Tarantino to make a movie about them.The 'Pulp Fiction' director became a fan of the British band after actress Rosario Dawson played him the song 'West Ryder Silver Bullet', from the album...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 December 2009
Rihanna's Glastonbury Ambition
RIHANNA wants to follow in the footsteps of her mentor JAY-Z and headline iconic British rock festival Glastonbury.The Empire State of Mind hitmaker broke down boundaries by performing at the event in 2008, controversially becoming...
By WENN on 12 December 2009
Eno Tried To Wipe U2 Hit
Legendary producer BRIAN ENO hated U2's iconic song WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME so much, he tried to erase it in the recording studio.The track, from the band's 1987 album Joshua Tree, went on...
By WENN on 10 December 2009
U2 Top Rolling Stone 2009 Polls
U2's NO LINE ON THE HORIZON has topped Rolling Stone magazine's Best Albums of 2009 poll.The release beat Bruce Springsteen's Working on a Dream, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix by Phoenix and Jay-Z's The Blueprint 3. Meanwhile,...
By WENN on 10 December 2009
Grammy Queen Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce Knowles has been nominated for 10 Grammy awards.The 'Halo' singer and Taylor Swift - who has been recognised in eight categories - were revealed as the most nominated artists at the Grammy Nominations Concert...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 December 2009
Gaga Teams Up With Bono To Fight Aids
LADY GAGA has joined forces with BONO to help combat AIDS - she's designed her own set of headphones to raise funds for his RED campaign.The U2 frontman launched the charity product range in 2006,...
By WENN on 02 December 2009
'Overpaid' Bono
Bono thinks he is "overpaid".The U2 rocker - who is worth an estimated £400 million - says he devotes so much of his time to charitable projects because he believes he has more money than...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 December 2009
Wyclef Was A U2 Fan As A Teen
WYCLEF JEAN almost became a rocker instead of a rapper, after becoming obsessed with U2 as a teenager growing up in New York.The former Fugees star moved to Brooklyn from his native Haiti when he...
By WENN on 24 November 2009
U2 Fined For Noisy Shows
U2 have incurred $53,000 (£33,125) for breaching noise regulations during three concerts in their native Ireland earlier this year (09).The group played to thousands of fans at Dublin's Croke Park in July (09) but residents...
By WENN on 16 November 2009
Fussy Franklin Threatened To Pull Out Of Hall Of Fame Show Over Air Issue
Soul diva ARETHA FRANKLIN threatened to pull out of her planned performance at the recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 25th anniversary tribute - if organisers couldn't promise to shut off all ventilation at...
By WENN on 14 November 2009
Outrage Over U2 Berlin Wall Concert
U2 fans are outraged over plans to restrict the view of the band's free concert in Berlin, Germany - after organisers decided to limit the number of people allowed to catch a glimpse of the...
By WENN on 05 November 2009
Smith, U2 And Michael Honour Ross At Industry Awards
GEORGE MICHAEL was on hand to present British broadcasting favourite JONATHAN ROSS with a special award on Monday (02Nov09) in recognition of his commitment to the music industry.TV chatshow host Ross was honoured with the...
By WENN on 03 November 2009
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