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March 10, 2011
 Adele has topped the US Billboard album chart for a second week running with her album '21'. The record has now sold an additional 168,000 copies since its release in the US, taking it past the half million mark. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 Primal Scream will headline this year's Camp Bestival festival, it has been announced. The event, which takes place in Dorset at Lulworth Castle on July 29–31, will see the band perform their definitive 90s album 'Screamadelica' on the Sunday night. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 50 Cent has donated the fee he received for playing a private gig for members of Colonel Gaddafi's family to the charity Unicef. The rapper, who performed for the clan in Venice in 2005, is the latest big name star to donate their fee to charity. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 Cliff Richard has said that he would like to collaborate with Lady Gaga and Adele. The veteran 70-year-old singer said he was a fan of the US singer, but that if they were to record a duet she would not be allowed to “wear any of those hats”. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 George Michael has apologised to the owner of the shop he crashed into while under the influence of drugs. The singer was jailed for eight weeks and fined for crashing into Snappy Snaps in North London last year. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 Jessie J has been added to the line-up for this year's iTunes festival in London. The free event will feature a total of 62 bands over 31 nights at the Roundhouse in Camden. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 Skunk Anansie have been added to the line-up for this year's Download festival in Donington. The British band, fronted by Skin, will perform a greatest hits set, including songs from their 2010 album 'Wonderlustre'. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 Lupe Fiasco has said he still believes that the majority of hip-hop is “negative”. The US rapper, who released his new album 'Lasers' this week, has long been recognised for his positive lyrics, which often include political and social references. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 The director of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, which features music by U2, has stepped down following ongoing problems with the production. Julie Taymor will be replaced by a new creative team, but will remain part of the production unit. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 Arctic Monkeys have announced details about their fourth album, 'Suck It And See', due to be released on June 6. The album features 12 tracks, including the recently released 'Brick By Brick', and was produced by by James Ford at Sound City Studios in Los Angeles. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas has admitted he is uncertain about some elements of the band's new album 'Angles'. The record, which is the follow-up to 2006's 'First Impressions Of Earth', is due out later this month. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 Miles Kane has revealed the tracklisting for his debut album, set for release May 9. The album, entitled 'Colour Of The Trap', will feature singles 'Come Closer' and 'Inhaler'. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 Britney Spears has said she believes all of the songs on her new album are “f*cking amazing”. The singer is due to release 'Femme Fatale', her seventh studio album, on March 28. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 Rihanna has ruled out recent speculation that she will star in 'The Bodyguard' remake. The singer, who has been added to this year's V festival line-up, has denied that she is in the running to replace Whitney Houston in the remake of the 1992 film starring Kevin Costner. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 James Blake, Warpaint and Jamie xx are among the additions to the line-up for this year's Field Day festival. The one-day event in London takes place at Victoria Park on August 6. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 Pete Doherty has admitted being at a the scene of a burglary at a record shop in Germany, according to reports. The singer is said to have made the confession during an appearance on the German TV channel, SAT.1. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 The Subways have announced details of a UK tour, set to take place in June. The band, who are currently working on their third album with Blur producer Stephen Street, will play a total of seven dates across the UK. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke played a surprise DJ set in Los Angeles last night (March 9). The singer played a 90-minute set alongside Flying Lotus, who he is a well-publicised fan of, at the Low End Theory. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 The video for Michael Jackson's new single 'Hollywood Tonight' has been revealed. The video, which can be watched below, is the second posthumous single to be taken from Jackson's album 'Michael'. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 Arcade Fire, The Chemical Brothers and Pulp will play this year's Electric Picnic festival in Ireland, it's been announced. The festival takes place from September 2-4 at Stradbally Hall Estate in County Laois. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 Lady Gaga has revealed that she went through a traumatic childhood in her bid to follow in the footsteps of some of music's biggest names. The singer made the admission during an interview with the rock journalist Neil Strauss for a new book. Read more >> |
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March 10, 2011
 Former Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr pleaded for drugs shortly before his death earlier this week, it's been reported. Starr, who was a founding member of the band before his departure in 1993, was found dead at a house in Salt Lake City. He was 44. Read more >> |
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Adele has topped the US Billboard album chart for a second week running with her album '21'. The record has now sold an additional 168,000 copies since its release in the US, taking it past the half million mark. 
Primal Scream will headline this year's Camp Bestival festival, it has been announced. The event, which takes place in Dorset at Lulworth Castle on July 29–31, will see the band perform their definitive 90s album 'Screamadelica' on the Sunday night. 
50 Cent has donated the fee he received for playing a private gig for members of Colonel Gaddafi's family to the charity Unicef. The rapper, who performed for the clan in Venice in 2005, is the latest big name star to donate their fee to charity. 
Cliff Richard has said that he would like to collaborate with Lady Gaga and Adele. The veteran 70-year-old singer said he was a fan of the US singer, but that if they were to record a duet she would not be allowed to “wear any of those hats”. 
George Michael has apologised to the owner of the shop he crashed into while under the influence of drugs. The singer was jailed for eight weeks and fined for crashing into Snappy Snaps in North London last year. 
Jessie J has been added to the line-up for this year's iTunes festival in London. The free event will feature a total of 62 bands over 31 nights at the Roundhouse in Camden. 
Skunk Anansie have been added to the line-up for this year's Download festival in Donington. The British band, fronted by Skin, will perform a greatest hits set, including songs from their 2010 album 'Wonderlustre'. 
Lupe Fiasco has said he still believes that the majority of hip-hop is “negative”. The US rapper, who released his new album 'Lasers' this week, has long been recognised for his positive lyrics, which often include political and social references. 
The director of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, which features music by U2, has stepped down following ongoing problems with the production. Julie Taymor will be replaced by a new creative team, but will remain part of the production unit. 
Arctic Monkeys have announced details about their fourth album, 'Suck It And See', due to be released on June 6. The album features 12 tracks, including the recently released 'Brick By Brick', and was produced by by James Ford at Sound City Studios in Los Angeles. 
The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas has admitted he is uncertain about some elements of the band's new album 'Angles'. The record, which is the follow-up to 2006's 'First Impressions Of Earth', is due out later this month. 
Miles Kane has revealed the tracklisting for his debut album, set for release May 9. The album, entitled 'Colour Of The Trap', will feature singles 'Come Closer' and 'Inhaler'. 
Britney Spears has said she believes all of the songs on her new album are “f*cking amazing”. The singer is due to release 'Femme Fatale', her seventh studio album, on March 28. 
Rihanna has ruled out recent speculation that she will star in 'The Bodyguard' remake. The singer, who has been added to this year's V festival line-up, has denied that she is in the running to replace Whitney Houston in the remake of the 1992 film starring Kevin Costner. 
James Blake, Warpaint and Jamie xx are among the additions to the line-up for this year's Field Day festival. The one-day event in London takes place at Victoria Park on August 6. 
Pete Doherty has admitted being at a the scene of a burglary at a record shop in Germany, according to reports. The singer is said to have made the confession during an appearance on the German TV channel, SAT.1. 
The Subways have announced details of a UK tour, set to take place in June. The band, who are currently working on their third album with Blur producer Stephen Street, will play a total of seven dates across the UK. 
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke played a surprise DJ set in Los Angeles last night (March 9). The singer played a 90-minute set alongside Flying Lotus, who he is a well-publicised fan of, at the Low End Theory. 
The video for Michael Jackson's new single 'Hollywood Tonight' has been revealed. The video, which can be watched below, is the second posthumous single to be taken from Jackson's album 'Michael'. 
Arcade Fire, The Chemical Brothers and Pulp will play this year's Electric Picnic festival in Ireland, it's been announced. The festival takes place from September 2-4 at Stradbally Hall Estate in County Laois. 
Lady Gaga has revealed that she went through a traumatic childhood in her bid to follow in the footsteps of some of music's biggest names. The singer made the admission during an interview with the rock journalist Neil Strauss for a new book. 
Former Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr pleaded for drugs shortly before his death earlier this week, it's been reported. Starr, who was a founding member of the band before his departure in 1993, was found dead at a house in Salt Lake City. He was 44.