Director Jim Sheridan has tipped U2 to win an Oscar for the soundtrack to his new film 'Brothers'. Sheridan believes the band will walk away with the award for Best Song, after narrowly missing out at this year's Golden Globes. Read more >>
Hot Chip have dropped a heavy hint that they're playing Glastonbury this June. Alexis Taylor from the electro-pop outfit made the revelation when he was outlining his plans for the summer to Radio 1. Read more >>
MTV has confirmed that Jay-Z, Rihanna and U2's Bono and The Edge will perform together in London this Friday for the 'Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief' telethon. So far over 100 stars have pledged their support to the telethon with many performing in New York, Los Angeles and London. Read more >>
So Solid Crew are back after five years away with an encouraging message for these troubled times: 'It's time to get back to business and help the UK out musically.' The controversial garage supergroup, once infamous for its many members' scrapes with the law, has returned leaner, cleaner, and ready to do business. Read more >>
Amy Winehouse has pleaded guilty to assaulting a theatre manager at a Christmas pantomime last month. The singer lashed out at 27-year-old Richard Proud during a performance of Cinderella at the Milton Keynes Theatre in Buckinghamshire on December 19. Read more >>
Lostprophets look set to hit number one in the UK this weekend with their fourth studio album 'The Betrayed'. The Welsh rockers are currently 2,000 sales ahead of this week's number one, Florence & The Machine's 'Lungs', according to midweek sales. Read more >>
Thom Yorke's Eraser band has been confirmed for this year's Coachella Festival in California. The full line-up for the festival was announced yesterday with the Radiohead frontman tentatively billed as “Thom Yorke????” alongside headliners Muse, Gorillaz and Jay-Z. Read more >>
Audio Bullys have announced details of UK tour in March in support of new album 'Higher Than The Eiffel'. The dance act's first album since 2005's 'Generation' will be released on March 29 and include guests like Suggs from Madness. Read more >>
TV viewers will be able to watch a special 3D tribute to Michael Jackson at the Grammy Awards later this month. The mini-movie, featuring the late singer's hit 'Earth Song', was originally recorded for his ill-fated comeback gigs in London last summer. Read more >>
A new song by Gorillaz, the side project of Blur's Damon Albarn, has leaked online. 'Stylo', which features Mos Def and Bobby Womack, is streaming on various blogs. Read more >>
La Roux's Elly Jackson says she is changing her vocal style for their second album. Those who dislike Jackson's marmite shrill voice can take solace from the fact that she may no longer be subjecting you to it. Read more >>
Florence & The Machine has expressed surprise at her 'unbelievable' number of nominations for this year's Brit awards. The singer is up against artists like Kasabian and Leona Lewis in three categories: British Female Solo Artist, British Breakthrough Act and British Album. Read more >>
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Director Jim Sheridan has tipped U2 to win an Oscar for the soundtrack to his new film 'Brothers'. Sheridan believes the band will walk away with the award for Best Song, after narrowly missing out at this year's Golden Globes. 
Hot Chip have dropped a heavy hint that they're playing Glastonbury this June. Alexis Taylor from the electro-pop outfit made the revelation when he was outlining his plans for the summer to Radio 1. 
MTV has confirmed that Jay-Z, Rihanna and U2's Bono and The Edge will perform together in London this Friday for the 'Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief' telethon. So far over 100 stars have pledged their support to the telethon with many performing in New York, Los Angeles and London. 
So Solid Crew are back after five years away with an encouraging message for these troubled times: 'It's time to get back to business and help the UK out musically.' The controversial garage supergroup, once infamous for its many members' scrapes with the law, has returned leaner, cleaner, and ready to do business. 
Amy Winehouse has pleaded guilty to assaulting a theatre manager at a Christmas pantomime last month. The singer lashed out at 27-year-old Richard Proud during a performance of Cinderella at the Milton Keynes Theatre in Buckinghamshire on December 19. 
Lostprophets look set to hit number one in the UK this weekend with their fourth studio album 'The Betrayed'. The Welsh rockers are currently 2,000 sales ahead of this week's number one, Florence & The Machine's 'Lungs', according to midweek sales. 
Thom Yorke's Eraser band has been confirmed for this year's Coachella Festival in California. The full line-up for the festival was announced yesterday with the Radiohead frontman tentatively billed as “Thom Yorke????” alongside headliners Muse, Gorillaz and Jay-Z. 
Audio Bullys have announced details of UK tour in March in support of new album 'Higher Than The Eiffel'. The dance act's first album since 2005's 'Generation' will be released on March 29 and include guests like Suggs from Madness. 
TV viewers will be able to watch a special 3D tribute to Michael Jackson at the Grammy Awards later this month. The mini-movie, featuring the late singer's hit 'Earth Song', was originally recorded for his ill-fated comeback gigs in London last summer. 
A new song by Gorillaz, the side project of Blur's Damon Albarn, has leaked online. 'Stylo', which features Mos Def and Bobby Womack, is streaming on various blogs. 
La Roux's Elly Jackson says she is changing her vocal style for their second album. Those who dislike Jackson's marmite shrill voice can take solace from the fact that she may no longer be subjecting you to it. 
Florence & The Machine has expressed surprise at her 'unbelievable' number of nominations for this year's Brit awards. The singer is up against artists like Kasabian and Leona Lewis in three categories: British Female Solo Artist, British Breakthrough Act and British Album.