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January 4, 2011
 Kanye West has hinted that his new album with Jay-Z, entitled 'Watch The Throne', is “coming in one week”. The rapper made the claim during Jay-Z's New Year party in Las Vegas at the weekend. You can watch the video below. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has revealed that they have had discussions about becoming the first band to play in space. The singer said the group would have to scale back their show, but that he was “sure” space travel would become more readily available during his lifetime. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 Justin Timberlake is not behind a new track entitled 'Take You Down' which began circulating online last week. The song was credited to the former N*Sync star, with additional reports claiming it had been produced by The Neptunes. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 Rihanna has revealed that she wants to play the Glastonbury festival in Somerset. The US singer said her hit 'Umbrella' was perfect for the event, which famously endures mixed weather fortunes. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 Tinie Tempah is set to make a big name for himself in the US this year. The UK rapper has been backed by MTV US as one of their tips for 2011. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 Robbie Williams' mentor Chris Briggs is set to work with X Factor winner Matt Cardle, it's been reported. Briggs, an A&R veteran who recently moved from EMI to Sony, has been teamed with Cardle in a bid to make him a star. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 Eminem, Rihanna and Arctic Monkeys could all be set to play this years V Festival, according to reports. The US stars and Arctic Monkeys are rumoured to be playing the festival, set to take place at sites in Chelmsford and Staffordshire on August 21-22. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 No Doubt have announced details of their new album. The band are currently working on the follow-up to 2001's 'Rock Steady', which as yet has no official release date. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 Dave Grohl has described Foo Fighters new album as "massive". The follow-up to 2007's 'Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace', is set for release in Spring. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 The Vaccines have announced details of their anticipated debut album. The London four piece's album 'What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?' is set for release March 31. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 A new compilation featuring unreleased Johnny Cash demos is set to form new album. The collection of demos will form part of a two disc collection, entitled 'Bootlegs 2: From Memphis to Hollywood'. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 The Rolling Stones have teamed up with ex-bassist Bill Wyman for a forthcoming tribute album to late pianist Ian Stewart. The band and Wyman have recorded a cover of the Bob Dylan track 'Watching The River Flow' for the LP, due out in March. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 Paramore have recruited two new members to replace Josh and Zac Farro. Justin York and drummer Josh Freese will replace the Farro brothers for the band's upcoming South America tour. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 A new song by rapper Kanye West has leaked online. The track, entitled 'Eyes Closed', emerged on various blogs and file-sharing websites earlier this week. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 U2's Bono and The Edge will be attending all the upcoming preview performances of the Spider-Man musical, it has been reported. The pair will be joined by director Julie Taymor as they attend all the preview shows of 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark', Entertainment Weekly reports. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 Lauryn Hill blasted fans after she arrived four hours late for a gig in Brooklyn last Tuesday (December 28). The singer was due to arrive on stage at the Music Hall of Williamsburg at 8pm but kept fans waiting until midnight, The New York Times reports. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 Pink Floyd have signed a new deal with EMI after ending a legal battle with their record company. Last March, the group recently won a court ruling against EMI which centred on how the record label marketed the band's music online. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 The white suit worn by John Lennon on the cover of The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road has sold at auction for 46,000 dollars, it has been reported. The iconic two-piece garment was one of a host of items to go under the hammer at Braswell Galleries in Connecticut on New Year’s Day (January 1). Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 TV On The Radio's Dave Sitek will feature on the new Jane's Addiction album. The follow-up to 2003's 'Strays', set for release this summer, will see Sitek contribute on bass and writing, Spinner reports. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 The doctor who was with Michael Jackson on the day he died is due in court on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Dr Conrad Murray, who was working with the singer ahead of his ill-fated comeback gigs, has pleaded not guilty to the charge. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 The Streets' Mike Skinner has revealed that he wanted to finish the band a long time ago. The new album 'Computers And Blues', set for release February 7, will be the band's fifth and final effort. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 Lady Gaga is set to release her own fetish underwear collection, it has been reported. The singer is said to have developed a fetish for expensive silk underwear and wow wants to design her own range. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo has recorded a cover of one of The Beach Boys most famous hits. The singer filmed himself performing the band's classic 1966 song 'God Only Knows' at his home studio. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 The Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne has said the band are hoping to release a new single every month this year. Coyne said the group planned to begin recording later in January and that they would document the process. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 You Me At Six have announced details of a new single featuring Chiddy Bang, which they have described as something they did "for a laugh". 'Rescue Me', set for release February 13, will not feature on the band's forthcoming album. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 Paul McCartney has called on India's prime minister to declare a national Vegetarian Day. In a letter to Manmohan Singh, the former Beatle said the event would help save animals, as well as protect the environment. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 Blink-182's Travis Barker has announced details of his forthcoming solo album. 'Give The Drummer Some', produced by The Neptunes and DJ Khalil, is set for release February 22. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 Gwyneth Paltrow has said she “definitely” wants to pursue a music career. The Hollywood actress said she had been inspired to take a new direction after filming the forthcoming musical drama, Country Strong. Read more >> |
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January 4, 2011
 Gerry Rafferty has died at the age of 63, it’s been announced. The singer-songwriter, from Scotland, died peacefully at his home following a long illness. His daughter Martha was at his bedside. Read more >> |
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Kanye West has hinted that his new album with Jay-Z, entitled 'Watch The Throne', is “coming in one week”. The rapper made the claim during Jay-Z's New Year party in Las Vegas at the weekend. You can watch the video below. 
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has revealed that they have had discussions about becoming the first band to play in space. The singer said the group would have to scale back their show, but that he was “sure” space travel would become more readily available during his lifetime. 
Justin Timberlake is not behind a new track entitled 'Take You Down' which began circulating online last week. The song was credited to the former N*Sync star, with additional reports claiming it had been produced by The Neptunes. 
Rihanna has revealed that she wants to play the Glastonbury festival in Somerset. The US singer said her hit 'Umbrella' was perfect for the event, which famously endures mixed weather fortunes. 
Tinie Tempah is set to make a big name for himself in the US this year. The UK rapper has been backed by MTV US as one of their tips for 2011. 
Robbie Williams' mentor Chris Briggs is set to work with X Factor winner Matt Cardle, it's been reported. Briggs, an A&R veteran who recently moved from EMI to Sony, has been teamed with Cardle in a bid to make him a star. 
Eminem, Rihanna and Arctic Monkeys could all be set to play this years V Festival, according to reports. The US stars and Arctic Monkeys are rumoured to be playing the festival, set to take place at sites in Chelmsford and Staffordshire on August 21-22. 
No Doubt have announced details of their new album. The band are currently working on the follow-up to 2001's 'Rock Steady', which as yet has no official release date. 
Dave Grohl has described Foo Fighters new album as "massive". The follow-up to 2007's 'Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace', is set for release in Spring. 
The Vaccines have announced details of their anticipated debut album. The London four piece's album 'What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?' is set for release March 31. 
A new compilation featuring unreleased Johnny Cash demos is set to form new album. The collection of demos will form part of a two disc collection, entitled 'Bootlegs 2: From Memphis to Hollywood'. 
The Rolling Stones have teamed up with ex-bassist Bill Wyman for a forthcoming tribute album to late pianist Ian Stewart. The band and Wyman have recorded a cover of the Bob Dylan track 'Watching The River Flow' for the LP, due out in March. 
Paramore have recruited two new members to replace Josh and Zac Farro. Justin York and drummer Josh Freese will replace the Farro brothers for the band's upcoming South America tour. 
A new song by rapper Kanye West has leaked online. The track, entitled 'Eyes Closed', emerged on various blogs and file-sharing websites earlier this week. 
U2's Bono and The Edge will be attending all the upcoming preview performances of the Spider-Man musical, it has been reported. The pair will be joined by director Julie Taymor as they attend all the preview shows of 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark', Entertainment Weekly reports. 
Lauryn Hill blasted fans after she arrived four hours late for a gig in Brooklyn last Tuesday (December 28). The singer was due to arrive on stage at the Music Hall of Williamsburg at 8pm but kept fans waiting until midnight, The New York Times reports. 
Pink Floyd have signed a new deal with EMI after ending a legal battle with their record company. Last March, the group recently won a court ruling against EMI which centred on how the record label marketed the band's music online. 
The white suit worn by John Lennon on the cover of The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road has sold at auction for 46,000 dollars, it has been reported. The iconic two-piece garment was one of a host of items to go under the hammer at Braswell Galleries in Connecticut on New Year’s Day (January 1). 
TV On The Radio's Dave Sitek will feature on the new Jane's Addiction album. The follow-up to 2003's 'Strays', set for release this summer, will see Sitek contribute on bass and writing, Spinner reports. 
The doctor who was with Michael Jackson on the day he died is due in court on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Dr Conrad Murray, who was working with the singer ahead of his ill-fated comeback gigs, has pleaded not guilty to the charge. 
The Streets' Mike Skinner has revealed that he wanted to finish the band a long time ago. The new album 'Computers And Blues', set for release February 7, will be the band's fifth and final effort. 
Lady Gaga is set to release her own fetish underwear collection, it has been reported. The singer is said to have developed a fetish for expensive silk underwear and wow wants to design her own range. 
Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo has recorded a cover of one of The Beach Boys most famous hits. The singer filmed himself performing the band's classic 1966 song 'God Only Knows' at his home studio. 
The Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne has said the band are hoping to release a new single every month this year. Coyne said the group planned to begin recording later in January and that they would document the process. 
You Me At Six have announced details of a new single featuring Chiddy Bang, which they have described as something they did "for a laugh". 'Rescue Me', set for release February 13, will not feature on the band's forthcoming album. 
Paul McCartney has called on India's prime minister to declare a national Vegetarian Day. In a letter to Manmohan Singh, the former Beatle said the event would help save animals, as well as protect the environment. 
Blink-182's Travis Barker has announced details of his forthcoming solo album. 'Give The Drummer Some', produced by The Neptunes and DJ Khalil, is set for release February 22. 
Gwyneth Paltrow has said she “definitely” wants to pursue a music career. The Hollywood actress said she had been inspired to take a new direction after filming the forthcoming musical drama, Country Strong. 
Gerry Rafferty has died at the age of 63, it’s been announced. The singer-songwriter, from Scotland, died peacefully at his home following a long illness. His daughter Martha was at his bedside.