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Billy Corgan: Music Is Dumbed Down
Billy Corgan claims the music industry ''operates on a dumbing down principle.''The Smashing Pumpkins singer and guitarist feels only a few bands, such as Radiohead, get to keep their integrity and ''intelligence'' on the records...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 August 2012
Billy Corgan Has 'Bieber Fever'
Billy Corgan has ''Bieber Fever.''The Smashing Pumpkins singer admires teen pop star Justin Bieber, having been exposed to him through his young nieces. He told Australia's 'The Morning Show' TV programme: ''I'm not a pop...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 July 2012
Splendour In The Grass Festival Marred By Drug Finds
An Australian festival featuring The Smashing Pumpkins, Jack White and Lana Del Rey was marred by a police crackdown which yielded hundreds of drug finds over the weekend (27-29Jul12).Officers searched 730 revellers and 30 vehicles...
By WENN on 30 July 2012
Billy Corgan 'Devastated' By Dennis Flemion Boating Tragedy
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is "devastated" after rocker Dennis Flemion went missing during a boating trip on Saturday (07Jul12).The Frogs star is said to have been with friends and family on Wind Lake...
By WENN on 10 July 2012
Billy Corgan And Jessica Origliasso Split
Billy Corgan and The Veronicas star Jessica Origliasso have split up. Australian pop singer Jessica said the Smashing Pumpkins singer has gone from ''boyfriend'' to just ''friend'' status after two years together.She added to Australia's...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 June 2012
Billy Corgan Writing Autobiography
Billy Corgan is writing his autobiography.The Smashing Pumpkins frontman has promised to give a truthful account of his life in the band - of which he is the only remaining original member - including addressing...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 June 2012
Billy Corgan Blasts Radiohead
Billy Corgan has lashed out at Radiohead. The Smashing Pumpkins frontman has blasted the Oxford band as ''pompous'' and says he is horrified that some people think Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood is more valuable than Deep...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 June 2012
Billy Corgan Opening Tea Shop
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is launching an unlikely new venture - he's opening a tea house in his native Illinois.The rocker spent his Thursday (15Dec11) taste-testing different brews for his Chicago cafe and he...
By WENN on 15 December 2011
Billy Corgan Wants To Write For Broadway
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan hopes to write songs for Broadway musicals in the future, but he won't turn to the stage until he has improved his songwriting skills.The rocker admits he dreams of working...
By WENN on 13 December 2011
Billy Corgan Suffering Food Poisoning On Tour
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan battled through a bout of food poisoning on Wednesday (07Dec11) to perform for fans in Spain.The rocker fell ill after a meal, but he refused to cancel the concert in...
By WENN on 07 December 2011
Courtney Love: Kurt Cobain's Notorious Groupie Or Underrated Talent?
Never one to be out of the limelight for very long, Courtney Love recently announced that she has signed a publishing deal with HarperCollins to write a 'no-holds barred' memoir, with Anthony Bozza. Bozza is...
By Lew Irwin on 28 October 2011
Billy Corgan Launches Wrestling Company
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is expanding his empire - he's launched his own wrestling company in Chicago, Illinois.The rocker will act as creative director of Resistance Pro, and develop "storylines" for fighting events. He...
By WENN on 14 October 2011
Billy Corgan Swaps Music For Wrestling
Billy Corgan has sent up a professional wrestling company.The Smashing Pumpkins frontman will act as creative director for Resistance Pro, creating storylines for their events and be the public face of the organisation in the...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 October 2011
Smells Like Sex For Courtney Love
Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain watched Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' video together the first time they had sex.The Hole singer can vividly remember the first time she and her late husband - who committed...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 October 2011
Smashing Pumpkins Recording Full Album
Smashing Pumpkins are recording their first album since 2007. The grunge band - whose only remaining original member is singer and guitarist Billy Corgan - have been releasing single tracks through the internet as part...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 September 2011
Taylor Hanson More Creative Because Of Rock Group
Taylor Hanson believes working with Tinted Windows has improved his creativity with his own band. The 28-year-old singer took time out from recording Hanson's album 'Shout It Out' to tour with the American rock supergroup...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 April 2011
Courtney Love Settles 'Twitter' Lawsuit
Courtney Love has settled her 'twitter' lawsuit for $430,000.The Hole rocker was sued by fashion designer Dawn Simorangkir over comments she made about her via social networking sites twitter and MySpace, claiming the singer had...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 March 2011
Courtney Love Sued For Twitter Rants
Courtney Love is being sued over comments she made on twitter. The Hole rocker has become the first celebrity to have legal action launched against her over comments made on social networking sites - including...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 January 2011
Corgan Confirms Origliasso Romance
SMASHING PUMPKINS star BILLY CORGAN has confirmed he's dating "beautiful and talented" Australian pop star JESSICA ORIGLIASSO - and he's adamant she's his ideal woman.The rocker fuelled rumours he had become close with The Veronicas...
By WENN on 16 September 2010
Lucky In Love Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson feels "lucky" to be dating Eric Johnson.The singer-and-actress started romancing the NFL footballer earlier this year and is so smitten with him, she has posted a picture of the pair on her twitter...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 September 2010
Corgan Explains Stage Fall
SMASHING PUMPKINS leader BILLY CORGAN has assured fans he's fine after passing out onstage during a show in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday night (21Jul10)The rocker appeared dizzy during the band's performance of Bullet with Butterfly...
By WENN on 22 July 2010
Smashing Pumpkins To Play Benefit For Battered Leone
The SMASHING PUMPKINS have organised a benefit concert to raise funds for MADINA LAKE rocker MATTHEW LEONE's medical care following a savage beating.The bass player was attacked and knocked unconscious after he attempted to break...
By WENN on 21 July 2010
Pumpkins To Stop Traffic At 2010 Sunset Strip Music Festival
Rockers the SMASHING PUMPKINS will stop traffic in Hollywood later this summer (10) when they headline the 2010 Sunset Strip Music Festival.Billy Corgan and his bandmates will wrap up a full day of live music...
By WENN on 17 June 2010
Corgan Launches Open Auditions To Find New Bassist And Keyboard Player
Rocker BILLY CORGAN has launched a new open audition process to find a new bassist and keyboard player for THE SMASHING PUMPKINS.Corgan has been forced to replace bassist Ginger Pooley after she quit the band...
By WENN on 09 March 2010
Jessica Simpson's Slow Romance
Jessica Simpson is taking things slowly with her new boyfriend Billy Corgan.The singer-and-actress doesn't want to rush into anything too serious with the Smashing Pumpkins frontman following her split from American football star Tony Romo.A...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 December 2009
Corgan's Spirits Plan Another Six Shows
SMASHING PUMPKINS star BILLY CORGAN has formed a new supergroup with the ex-husband of former bandmate D'ARCY WRETZKY.Corgan debuted Spirits In The Sky for a July (09) tribute concert for late rocker Sky Saxon, and...
By WENN on 12 August 2009
Pop's Rant Against Modern Rock
IGGY POP has blasted the state of modern rock music, blaming SMASHING PUMPKINS and LIMP BIZKIT for lowering standards.The Lust for Life hitmaker started a backlash against the genre on his website by branding certain...
By WENN on 05 June 2009
Corgan's Easter Treat To Pumpkins Fans - New Album Plans
Rocker BILLY CORGAN has reconsidered his promise never to release any more SMASHING PUMPKINS albums, insisting he's in a much happier place now he's no longer governed by record company politics. The Today singer dismissed future...
By WENN on 10 April 2009
Smashing Pumpkins To Release Box Set Of Debut Album
THE SMASHING PUMPKINS are set to release a box set of their 1991 debut album GISH this year.An exact release date or details of what the box set will contain is yet to be disclosed...
By Contributor on 24 June 2008
Smashing Pumpkins Sue Record Label
SMASHING PUMPKINS are suing their record label for illegally using their name and music in promotional deals. The band claim Virgin Records' use of their name and image in a Pepsi Stuff promotion has damaged...
By WENN on 25 March 2008
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