Nelly Denies All Knowledge Of Guns, Weed, And Heroin Found On Tour Bus

Hip-hop and rap superstar Nelly found himself in trouble with the ‘5.0’ in Texas yesterday - but claimed that he had no idea that there was weed, heroin, and a gun on board his tour bus!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 12 October 2012

Andre Rieu To Release 'Magic Of The Movies' Collection In November

Having just been awarded the ‘Album of the Year’ at the Classic Brits 2012 for his last release, André Rieu - the most popular classical artist and the biggest solo male touring artist in the world - returns with 'Magic of the Movies': his own selection of the greatest film theme songs, encapsulating some of the most poignant moments in cinema.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 11 October 2012

Freed Pussy Riot Member Yekaterina Samutsevich Vows Band Will Continue

Yekaterina Samutsevich, the lone member of the three jailed Pussy Riot girls who has now been freed from jail, has claimed that the band will continue to fight and protest against the Russian government - but will learn to be smarter to avoid arrest

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 11 October 2012

New Freddie Mercury Documentary 'The Great Pretender' To Air On BBC1 On 16th October

A brand new Freddie Mercury documentary, “The Great Pretender” will be screened on BBC1 on October 16th at 10.35pm.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 11 October 2012

Take That's Mark Owen To Release New Solo Album And Embark On Tour?

Take That star Mark Owen is apparently set to release a new solo album in 2013. The singer is also set to announce a solo tour in the very near future.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 11 October 2012

Hugh Cornwell To Perform On BBC 2's The Review Show In November

Hugh Cornwell, the original lead singer/guitarist for The Stranglers, will perform the title track from his new album 'Totem And Taboo' on BBC 2’s The Review Show on Friday November 9th at 11pm (GMT).

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 11 October 2012

Jarvis Cocker Professes Love For The Beatles

Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker has come forward to press to show is major appreciation for rock and roll legends The Beatles - even though he hasn’t ‘named any children’ after them!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 11 October 2012

McFly Bassist Dougie Poynter Opens Up About 2011 Suicide Attempt

McFly bassist Dougie Poynter has opened up about his attempt to commit suicide last year, following his split from The Saturdays star Frankie Sandford.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 11 October 2012

Willy Mason Announces Release Of New Single 'I Got Gold' - Listen Now

Willy Mason has announced the release of his new single 'I Got Gold', taken from his much anticipated third studio album 'Carry On'. Both the single and album are released on 3rd December on Fiction Records.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 11 October 2012

A.C. Newman To Release New Album 'Shut Down The Streets' This Month - Watch Teaser Now

A.C. Newman, aka frontman of Canadian indie-rockers The New Pornogaphers, has announced that his new solo album ‘Shut Down the Streets’ will hit shelves on October 22nd - and has unveiled a brand new teaser video inspired by the record which you can see below.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 11 October 2012

Primal Scream Replace Bassist Mani With Unknown Musician Simone Butler

Scottish rockers Primal Scream have announced that they’ve replaced their bassist Mani - who left the band last year to rejoin The Stone Roses - with relatively unknown bass player Simone Butler.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 11 October 2012

Pitbull Unveils Artwork For New Album 'Global Warming'

International superstar Pitbull has unveiled the artwork for his new album 'Global Warming'. The highly anticipated studio album, which was recorded around the globe, will be released by RCA Records/Mr. 305/Polo Grounds on November 26th in the UK.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 11 October 2012

Oil Painting Of The Beatles' Penises Defaced Ahead Of Charity Auction

For anyone who’s ever been to school (we’d hope that’s all of you!), you’ll know that drawing dicks and cocks all over your mates work/bag/face is definitely the funniest and most-rewarding act of vandalism you can pull off as youngster. But the Museum of Liverpool is having to deal with a different kind of penis-perversion this month - after a mystery group of visitors defaced an oil painting depicting each ‘member’ of legendary rockers The Beatles.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 11 October 2012

The Rolling Stones Première Brand New Song 'Doom And Gloom' - Listen Now

The Rolling Stones have unveiled their brand new track 'Doom And Gloom'. The track was played for the first time at 8.15am (GMT) this morning on BBC Radio 2.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 11 October 2012

Muse Claim World Tour Will Be Their Equivalent Of Pink Floyd's 'The Wall'

Electronic rock superstars Muse have claimed that their up and coming world tour will be their equivalent of Pink Floyd’s epic double album tour ‘The Wall’, which cemented the rockers place in history back in the late 70s and early 80s.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Led Zeppelin Call Reunion-Obsessed Journalist 'Schmuck'

The members of rock and roll legends Led Zeppelin got into a bit of a huff with journalists at a New York press conference, after being asked if their brand new concert DVD ‘Celebration Day’ would lead to some new reunion gigs.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Tegan And Sara Announce Release Of ‘In Your Head: An Introduction To Tegan and Sara’ EP

Long established as a cult duo with a devoted fanbase, Tegan and Sara are poised to reach their biggest UK audience to date when they tour as guests on The Killers’ upcoming arena tour. To coincide with the dates, they will release the EP ‘In Your Head: An Introduction to Tegan and Sara’ on October 22nd.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Little Comets Stream New Album 'Life Is Elsewhere' Online - Listen Now

October is set to be a mammoth month for Little Comets with the release of their second album, ‘Life Is Elsewhere’ and their largest headline tour to date, including a home show at Newcastle’s O2 Academy on Saturday, the twentieth and a London headline show at Koko.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Olly Murs Pranked By JLS

X Factor star Olly Murs has told of his shock - and relief - after being pranked by boyband JLS into thinking he had killed Aston Merrygold!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2012

One Direction Make US Chart History Again

One Direction have made history in the USA again today by achieving the fastest selling single by a UK artist with 'Live While We're Young'. In fact, the track has registered the biggest opening week sales for a single by a non-US artist ever. 'Live While We're Young' has entered both the US Digital Tracks and Digital Songs Chart at Number 1 today, selling 341,000 copies in one week.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Lemar To Give Live Stream Webchat On Friday 12th October

One of Britain's finest singer-songwriters, Lemar, will be giving a live webchat to fans on Friday 12th October. The live stream follows the announcement of his long-awaited return to the stage this December. See tour dates below.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Dexys Unveil Details Of New Single 'Incapable Of Love' - Listen Now

Dexys have announced details of the release of a new single. 'Incapable Of Love' will be released through BMG Rights Management on Monday 29th October 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Nadine Coyle 'Never, Ever, Ever' Wants Girls Aloud To Break Up

27-year-old singer Nadine Coyle has confessed that she never wants Girls Aloud to break-up, ahead of their up and coming 10th anniversary reunion.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2012

One Direction's Niall Horan Undergoes Surgery... Following Squirrel Attack!

One Direction star Niall Horan is no stranger to having a lot of girl’s attention, and we all know how badass a few good scars can look in front of the ladies. But, Horan may have a rather embarrassing time telling his admirers how he get his latest cuts and scrapes - after he was attacked by a squirrel in London’s Battersea Park!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Y LUV Release Free Download Of 'The NOC' - Listen Now

California quintet Y LUV have released a free download of The NOC. Taken from their 'It Doesn't Have To Make Sense' EP, The NOC is yet another stadium ready jam from this talented group of USC graduates. A track displaying influences ranging from indie to electro with a hearty sprinkle of pop sensibility, this track is yet another example of just why people are getting excited about Y LUV.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Ne-Yo Claims Today's Stars Can't Emulate Timelessness Of Motown Greats

American R&B singer-songwriter Ne-Yo has claimed that the modern stars of today - such as eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga - won’t ‘stand the test of time’, like those who formed part of the legendary Motown Recordings.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Green Day Album Trilogy Continues With Release Of '¡Dos!' And New Single 'Stray Heart'

Fresh from a rush of activity that has seen them play a surprise set at Reading, a triumphant intimate show at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, and the release of the album '¡Uno!', Green Day move on to the second stage of their album trilogy series with the November 12th release of '¡Dos!'

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Crystal Castles Announce Tracklisting For New Album '(III)'

Crystal Castles have announced the tracklisting to their third album '(III)'. The band also made the first single from the album, 'Wrath of God', available for free download. The track has had nearly 400K plays in little under two weeks.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Benjamin Francis Leftwich Unveils New Song 'In The Open' - Listen Now

Last night on BBC Radio 1, Zane Lowe unveiled Benjamin Francis Leftwich's brand new track 'In the Open' hailing it as his 'Hottest Record in the World'. Check it out below.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2012

New Edition Of Alice Coopers’ ‘Old School’ Set For Halloween Release

Universal are to release a new 4CD stripped-down version of Alice Coopers’ big ‘Old School Desk Edition’ set that came out in 2011.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 10 October 2012