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The xx have won this year’s Mercury Prize for their self-titled debut album ‘xx’. The band beat eleven other acts to take home the award at a ceremony in London tonight (September 7). 
Foals have paid tribute to The xx after they won last night’s Mercury Prize. The band took home the award at a ceremony in London for their self-titled debut album. 
The man who killed former Beatle John Lennon has been denied parole for the sixth time. Mark Chapman, 55, will remain imprisoned until at least August 2012 before he can re-apply for release. 
Noel Gallagher has apparently mocked the ongoing controversy surrounding footballer Wayne Rooney’s private life. The Manchester United striker hit the headlines over the weekend following revelations over his private life. 
Brandon Flowers has said he expects to The Killers to get back together next year. The US band are currently on hiatus while Flowers releases his debut solo album, ‘Flamingo’. 
Lady Gaga has sparked controversy after she posed for a magazine wearing an outfit fashioned from raw meat. The image, captured by photographer Terry Richardson, appears on the front cover of September issue of Vogue Hommes Japan. 
De La Soul and Bobby Womack will join Gorillaz on their forthcoming UK and Ireland tour. The band, fronted by Damon Albarn, will also be accompanied by other guests who have appeared on their three studio albums. 
Sir Paul McCartney is to be awarded with a Kennedy Center Honour, it’s been announced. The former Beatle will collect the award during a ceremony at The White House in Washington in December. 
Doves have revealed that they have “no plans” at the moment to record another album. The group are due to play at the Warehouse Project in Manchester on October 16. 
Kings Of Leon have unveiled the video for their new single ‘Radioactive’. The track is the first song to be taken from the band’s forthcoming album ‘Come Around Sundown’. 
Former Destiny’s Child singer Michelle Williams is among the contestants on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. The singer will join veteran dance DJ Goldie on the programme, which starts this weekend. 
Biffy Clyro have congratulated The xx following their triumph at this year’s Mercury Prize. The band’s self-titled debut beat eleven other albums, including Biffy Clyro’s ‘Only Revolutions’, to claim the award. 
Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer and Megadeth are to release a live DVD of their recent joint European tour. The Big Four Live From Sofia will include footage from each band’s performances at the Sonisphere festival. 
Seasick Steve has announced details of a one-off gig in London next month. The US performer will play an intimate show at The Blues Kitchen in Camden on October 7. 
Deftones have announced details of a UK tour, which is due to begin in Glasgow on November 12. The seven-date jaunt also includes gigs in Leeds (November 13) and Southampton (15). 
Brandon Flowers is on course to end Katy Perry’s reign at the top of the UK album chart, midweek figures show. The Killers frontman’s debut solo album ‘Flamingo’ is currently outselling Perry’s second LP, ‘Teenage Dream’.