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January 20, 2011
 Plan B has accused former X Factor contestant Cher Lloyd of copying Professor Green. In an interview with The Sun, the rapper-turned-singer said he didn't believe Lloyd was as original as she claimed. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Franz Ferdinand stars Alex Kapranos and Nick McCarthy have designed clothes for a new fashion collection. The collaboration, with Pringle of Scotland, coincides with the brand's 195th birthday celebrations. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Boy George has agreed to return an icon of Christ to the Church Of Cyprus. The former Culture Club star bought the item from an art dealer in London in 1985, but did not know where it had come from. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Former X Factor stars Jedward have been told they must pay import tax before they can get their hands on a collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia. The twins – real names John and Edward Grimes – bought £15,000 worth of items, which include the singer's old bedsheets, last year. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Lily Allen has launched her own record label called In the Name Of. The singer has received backing from Sony to establish the label and is in the process of hiring staff. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Eminem is working on new material, his producer Alex Da Kid has revealed. Da Kid, who produced the rapper's recent hit 'Love The Way You Lie', said Eminem was busy crafting songs in the studio, but he didn't know whether they would lead to a new album. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Gwyneth Paltrow has opened up about her marriage with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. The couple, who tied the knot in 2003, have always kept their marriage under wraps from the UK's press. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has said that they will begin work on their new album this weekend. Tyler, who is a judge on the new series of American Idol, said the group planned to record the follow-up to 2004's 'Honkin' On Bobo' in Los Angeles. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Former Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz has revealed that he will be touring with new band Black Cards soon. As previously reported on Gigwise, as well as Wentz, Black Cards includes the relatively unknown singer Bebe Rex. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Radiohead star Jonny Greenwood is to release his score for the film, Norwegian Wood. The soundtrack was composed by Greenwood alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and the Emperor Quartet. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Echo And The Bunnymen's Ian McCulloch has announced a one off gig in London. The singer will play at London's Union Chapel on April 16. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Red Hot Chili Peppers have begun teasing fans over their new album, which is due to be released later this year. The group's bassist Flea has started posting shots of the group in the studio recording the follow-up to 2006's 'Stadium Arcadium'. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Bruno Mars, B.O.B, Janelle Monae, Muse and Justin Bieber have been added to the line-up of acts to perform at next month's Grammy Awards, it has been reported. The artists will join other confirmed acts Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire and Eminem, Rolling Stone reports. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Mumford and Sons and The Streets have been added to the line-up for next year's Benicassim festival in Spain. Other new additions to the bill include Julieta Venegas, Lori Meyers, CatPeople, Grupo Salvaje, The Marzipan Man and Smile. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Nicki Minaj has announced details of two surprise appearances at nightclubs in London tonight (January 20). The US rapper, who is in the country on a promotional trip, unveiled details about the age-restricted dates on Twitter. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Does it offend you Yeah? have announced details of their new album and UK tour. The tour will coincide with the new album 'Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You', set for release March 14. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Katy Perry has said she enjoyed hanging out “baller style” with the founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg. The pair came face to face when the singer visited the company's Californian offices yesterday (January 19) to announce the US leg of her California Dreams tour. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Britney Spears has claimed her fourth US number one with single 'Hold It Against Me'. The singer topped the US charts after selling over 411,000 downloads since the singles release last week, the highest ever for a feamle artist. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Ke$ha's 'Tik Tock' has become the biggest downloaded single of 2010, it has been revealed. The single sold 12.8 million copies, three times more than Lady Gaga's 'Poker Face' in 2009. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has revealed that he turned down the opportunity to join Led Zeppelin. Tyler turned down the chance to replace Robert Plant as Led Zeppelin's frontman. The singer was asked to audition for the band by Jimmy Page's manager Peter Mench. Read more >> |
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January 20, 2011
 Rod Stewart requests a large table on his rider so he can build miniature buildings for his model train set before gigs. The singer, who has a 1,500 sq ft train layout at his Beverly Hills home, also asks for a fan so the glue fumes don't affect his voice. Read more >> |
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Plan B has accused former X Factor contestant Cher Lloyd of copying Professor Green. In an interview with The Sun, the rapper-turned-singer said he didn't believe Lloyd was as original as she claimed. 
Franz Ferdinand stars Alex Kapranos and Nick McCarthy have designed clothes for a new fashion collection. The collaboration, with Pringle of Scotland, coincides with the brand's 195th birthday celebrations. 
Boy George has agreed to return an icon of Christ to the Church Of Cyprus. The former Culture Club star bought the item from an art dealer in London in 1985, but did not know where it had come from. 
Former X Factor stars Jedward have been told they must pay import tax before they can get their hands on a collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia. The twins – real names John and Edward Grimes – bought £15,000 worth of items, which include the singer's old bedsheets, last year. 
Lily Allen has launched her own record label called In the Name Of. The singer has received backing from Sony to establish the label and is in the process of hiring staff. 
Eminem is working on new material, his producer Alex Da Kid has revealed. Da Kid, who produced the rapper's recent hit 'Love The Way You Lie', said Eminem was busy crafting songs in the studio, but he didn't know whether they would lead to a new album. 
Gwyneth Paltrow has opened up about her marriage with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. The couple, who tied the knot in 2003, have always kept their marriage under wraps from the UK's press. 
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has said that they will begin work on their new album this weekend. Tyler, who is a judge on the new series of American Idol, said the group planned to record the follow-up to 2004's 'Honkin' On Bobo' in Los Angeles. 
Former Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz has revealed that he will be touring with new band Black Cards soon. As previously reported on Gigwise, as well as Wentz, Black Cards includes the relatively unknown singer Bebe Rex. 
Radiohead star Jonny Greenwood is to release his score for the film, Norwegian Wood. The soundtrack was composed by Greenwood alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and the Emperor Quartet. 
Echo And The Bunnymen's Ian McCulloch has announced a one off gig in London. The singer will play at London's Union Chapel on April 16. 
Red Hot Chili Peppers have begun teasing fans over their new album, which is due to be released later this year. The group's bassist Flea has started posting shots of the group in the studio recording the follow-up to 2006's 'Stadium Arcadium'. 
Bruno Mars, B.O.B, Janelle Monae, Muse and Justin Bieber have been added to the line-up of acts to perform at next month's Grammy Awards, it has been reported. The artists will join other confirmed acts Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire and Eminem, Rolling Stone reports. 
Mumford and Sons and The Streets have been added to the line-up for next year's Benicassim festival in Spain. Other new additions to the bill include Julieta Venegas, Lori Meyers, CatPeople, Grupo Salvaje, The Marzipan Man and Smile. 
Nicki Minaj has announced details of two surprise appearances at nightclubs in London tonight (January 20). The US rapper, who is in the country on a promotional trip, unveiled details about the age-restricted dates on Twitter. 
Does it offend you Yeah? have announced details of their new album and UK tour. The tour will coincide with the new album 'Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You', set for release March 14. 
Katy Perry has said she enjoyed hanging out “baller style” with the founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg. The pair came face to face when the singer visited the company's Californian offices yesterday (January 19) to announce the US leg of her California Dreams tour. 
Britney Spears has claimed her fourth US number one with single 'Hold It Against Me'. The singer topped the US charts after selling over 411,000 downloads since the singles release last week, the highest ever for a feamle artist. 
Ke$ha's 'Tik Tock' has become the biggest downloaded single of 2010, it has been revealed. The single sold 12.8 million copies, three times more than Lady Gaga's 'Poker Face' in 2009. 
Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has revealed that he turned down the opportunity to join Led Zeppelin. Tyler turned down the chance to replace Robert Plant as Led Zeppelin's frontman. The singer was asked to audition for the band by Jimmy Page's manager Peter Mench. 
Rod Stewart requests a large table on his rider so he can build miniature buildings for his model train set before gigs. The singer, who has a 1,500 sq ft train layout at his Beverly Hills home, also asks for a fan so the glue fumes don't affect his voice.