President Barack Obama said he felt honoured to take to the stage before Lady GaGa at a Human Rights Campaign dinner on Saturday. The US leader told guests in Washington DC: "It's privilege to be here tonight to open for Lady Gaga. ... I've made it." Read more >>
New Order bassist Peter Hook has revealed that the defunct group have been asked by the FA to re-record their 1990 anthem 'World In Motion' to spur on England at next year's World Cup. The 53-year-old, who releases his book about the hacienda 'How Not To Run A Club' this month, said John Barnes has been put forward to re-record his now infamous rap. Read more >>
Elbow are to feature on a South Bank Show special next month looking back on the band's two-decade long career. The brooding Manchester band will be interviewed by Melvin Bragg about their 18 years in the industry and their explosion to the mainstream with 'The Seldom Seen Kid'. Read more >>
Queen guitarist Brian May has praised the new Muse album 'The Resistance' saying it's “great stuff”. The Devon band have come under fire from some critics for apparently mimicking Queen's harmonies on the record, but May is full of praise. Read more >>
Michael Jackson's new single 'This Is It' was actually written more than two decades ago, it has emerged. Jackson's estate was forced to make the acknowledgement after songwriter Paul Anka revealed he had written the track with the singer in 1983. Read more >>
The xx have announced details of a 2010 UK tour, taking in some sizeable venues. The critically acclaimed four-piece will play seven shows next March including their previously announced Shepherd's Bush Empire show. Read more >>
Writing in his new book, bassist Peter Hook has called Morrissey a “twat” and says he's never liked The Smiths. The 53-year-old New Order and Joy Division bassist was speaking at a Q&A session in Bristol at the weekend where he was promoting his Hacienda book 'How Not To Run A Club' when he hit out at his fellow Mancunians. Read more >>
Pete Doherty was hospitalised in Swindon last night suffering with to “exhaustion and breathing difficulties.” The 30-year-old Babyshambles man has also cancelled a trio of Irish dates, planned to start tonight in Belfast, in the wake of the hospitalisation. Read more >>
Kanye West has fled to India in a bid to escape the media spotlight, it's been reported. The rapper has endured a turbulent two months following his outburst at the MTV Video Music Awards and the cancellation of his co-headlining tour with Lady GaGa. Read more >>
A Q Magazine cover of a semi-naked Lily Allen flanked by two panthers has been crowned the magazine cover of the year at the first ever Maggie Awards. Over 30,000 people voted for their favourite covers, with the April 2009 edition of Q coming out tops ahead of Barack Obama on Esquire and Beth Ditto's naked shot on Love Magazine. Read more >>
Sir Paul McCartney has unveiled the tracklisting for his new live album and DVD, 'Good Evening New York City'. The album, released on November 23, was recorded during the former Beatle's three-night residency at Citi Field, Queens in July. Read more >>
The Horrors are to support Muse on a series of European tour dates in October and November. The band will join the jaunt in Sweden on October 24 before taking in shows in Norway, Denmark and Germany. Read more >>
Bad news for Pavement fans, the band say they won't be recording any new material when they reform next year. The cult indie band have confirmed two dates for next year, in New York in September and at their self-curated ATP in Minehead in May, but it's unlikely any new songs will be aired. Read more >>
Robbie Williams is losing out to X Factor winner Alexandra Burke in the race to top the UK singles chart. The former Take That star's comeback single 'Bodies' sold 40,000 copies in its opening day, while Burke's 'Bad Boys' shifted 90,000 units. Read more >>
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President Barack Obama said he felt honoured to take to the stage before Lady GaGa at a Human Rights Campaign dinner on Saturday. The US leader told guests in Washington DC: "It's privilege to be here tonight to open for Lady Gaga. ... I've made it." 
New Order bassist Peter Hook has revealed that the defunct group have been asked by the FA to re-record their 1990 anthem 'World In Motion' to spur on England at next year's World Cup. The 53-year-old, who releases his book about the hacienda 'How Not To Run A Club' this month, said John Barnes has been put forward to re-record his now infamous rap. 
Elbow are to feature on a South Bank Show special next month looking back on the band's two-decade long career. The brooding Manchester band will be interviewed by Melvin Bragg about their 18 years in the industry and their explosion to the mainstream with 'The Seldom Seen Kid'. 
Queen guitarist Brian May has praised the new Muse album 'The Resistance' saying it's “great stuff”. The Devon band have come under fire from some critics for apparently mimicking Queen's harmonies on the record, but May is full of praise. 
Michael Jackson's new single 'This Is It' was actually written more than two decades ago, it has emerged. Jackson's estate was forced to make the acknowledgement after songwriter Paul Anka revealed he had written the track with the singer in 1983. 
The xx have announced details of a 2010 UK tour, taking in some sizeable venues. The critically acclaimed four-piece will play seven shows next March including their previously announced Shepherd's Bush Empire show. 
Writing in his new book, bassist Peter Hook has called Morrissey a “twat” and says he's never liked The Smiths. The 53-year-old New Order and Joy Division bassist was speaking at a Q&A session in Bristol at the weekend where he was promoting his Hacienda book 'How Not To Run A Club' when he hit out at his fellow Mancunians. 
Pete Doherty was hospitalised in Swindon last night suffering with to “exhaustion and breathing difficulties.” The 30-year-old Babyshambles man has also cancelled a trio of Irish dates, planned to start tonight in Belfast, in the wake of the hospitalisation. 
Kanye West has fled to India in a bid to escape the media spotlight, it's been reported. The rapper has endured a turbulent two months following his outburst at the MTV Video Music Awards and the cancellation of his co-headlining tour with Lady GaGa. 
A Q Magazine cover of a semi-naked Lily Allen flanked by two panthers has been crowned the magazine cover of the year at the first ever Maggie Awards. Over 30,000 people voted for their favourite covers, with the April 2009 edition of Q coming out tops ahead of Barack Obama on Esquire and Beth Ditto's naked shot on Love Magazine. 
Sir Paul McCartney has unveiled the tracklisting for his new live album and DVD, 'Good Evening New York City'. The album, released on November 23, was recorded during the former Beatle's three-night residency at Citi Field, Queens in July. 
The Horrors are to support Muse on a series of European tour dates in October and November. The band will join the jaunt in Sweden on October 24 before taking in shows in Norway, Denmark and Germany. 
Bad news for Pavement fans, the band say they won't be recording any new material when they reform next year. The cult indie band have confirmed two dates for next year, in New York in September and at their self-curated ATP in Minehead in May, but it's unlikely any new songs will be aired. 
Robbie Williams is losing out to X Factor winner Alexandra Burke in the race to top the UK singles chart. The former Take That star's comeback single 'Bodies' sold 40,000 copies in its opening day, while Burke's 'Bad Boys' shifted 90,000 units.