Hard-Fi To Perform At FA Cup Final

Indie rockers Hard-Fi have been announced as the entertainment for this season's FA Cup Final, and will perform a track in London's Wembley Stadium prior to kick off.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 April 2012

50 Cent Sued By The Persuaders For 'Redrum' Song Sample

Superstar rapper 50 Cent has allegedly been sued after sampling a song without the original artist's permission, TMZ reports.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 April 2012

'Smash' Soundtrack To US Hit TV Show Set For May UK Release

The highly anticipated soundtrack to the US hit television show 'Smash' is to be released in the UK on 21st May, and will feature stars Katharine McPhee (Karen), Megan Hilty (Ivy Lynn) and other cast members performing the original music created for the show’s narrative and for the musical-within-a-musical. The NBC series has already been renewed for a second season, and the first 15-episode series is being aired in the UK on Sky Atlantic from Saturday 21st April at 9-10pm.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 23 April 2012

Lostprophets To Perform 'Start Something' In Full At Upcoming Cardiff Gig

Welsh rockstars Lostprophets have confirmed that at their homecoming gig in Cardiff, which is just around the corner from their hometown Pontypridd, they will be performing their seminal 'Start Something' album in full.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 April 2012

Jessie J Makes Chart History

Following the news that ‘Laserlight’ has hit the top 10 of the UK singles chart, pop and R&B singer Jessie J has broken chart records to become the first UK female to have 6 top 10 hits from one album.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 April 2012

Nicki Minaj Considering Retirement?

Hip-hop and R&B star Nicki Minaj has reportedly told Tim Westwood that she is considering a retirement from the music industry, despite her début studio album 'Pink Friday' only hitting shelves two years ago.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 April 2012

Fans Praise Summertime Ball Lineup - Tickets Onsale Now

If you're a music fan looking for a festival to attend this summer, an ideal line-up is most likely the first thing you'll be searching for. So, Capital FM tried their best to put on as strong a bill as they can for their annual Summertime Ball – and fans have now been singing their praises about what they think is an 'amazing' line-up.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 April 2012

Young Guns Announce 'Dearly Departed' Release Date & UK Tour Support Acts

Buckinghamshire-based rockers Young Guns have announced the release date of their brand new single ‘Dearly Departed’ – as well as unveiling the support acts for their up and coming Vans Off the Wall UK tour.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 April 2012

'Tupac Isn't Really Dead', Says Suge Knight

Record label boss and star record producer Suge Knight has wildly suggested that Tupac Shakur, who was reanimated as a hologram at the recent Coachella Festival in California, is still alive – and added that ‘no-one has seen him dead’.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 23 April 2012

Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Usher & Jessie J Announced For Capital FM Summertime Ball Lineup

Coldplay, Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Example, The Wanted, Kelly Clarkson, Usher, Jessie J, Pitbull and Flo Rida have all been confirmed to perform at this year's Capital FM Summertime Ball in London. Capital FM Summertime Ball Tickets have been on presale since 9am. Tickets are on general sale from 8am on Monday 23rd April.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 21 April 2012

Kaiser Chiefs Curate First Album Of 'Emerging Icons' Series Featuring Young Electrics

Ground-breaking new-music site Unsigned Band Review has announced the launch of an unprecedented series of albums of unsigned artists curated by major music stars - the Emerging Icons series.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

The Darkness To Perform On Children's TV Show

British glam rockers The Darkness have been fighting their way back to the top since their reunion last year, and have even earnt themselves a spot supporting eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga on the European leg of her up and coming world tour. But now, they've signed up for something a little different – and you'll soon be able to catch them appearing on Cbeebies show 'Zingzillas'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Alexandra Burke Feels Pressure Over Release Of Second Album

X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke has confessed that she is worrying about what will be her second album, and is 'feeling the pressure' to perform as well as she did with her 2009 debut 'Overcome'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Hit Musical 'We Will Rock You' Announces Fan Competition For 10 Year Anniversary

As part of the 10 Year Anniversary celebrations, West End hit musical 'We Will Rock You' have today announced a fan competition with a once in a life-time prize for the winner. Fans are being encouraged to dress in their best punking, grunging 'We Will Rock You' outfit and post their pictures online here.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Matt Sorum Working On Guns N Roses Biopic

Guns n' Roses star Matt Sorum has confirmed that he's working on a screenplay for a biopic for the band – and has been in touch with some 'big people' for the movie.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Capital FM Summertime Ball 2012 Line-Up To Be Revealed Tomorrow, Saturday 21st April

The line-up for the 2012 Capital FM Summertime Ball is to be confirmed at 10.00am tomorrow, Saturday 21st April, with tickets for the event on presale from 9am. Capital FM Summertime Ball Tickets are on general sale from 8am on Monday 23rd April. Click Here to Compare & Buy Capital FM Summertime Ball Tickets.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

13 Protesters Arrested At Pussy Riot Court Hearing

Russian police arrested 13 protesters demonstrating outside the court case of Moswcow punk-rockers Pussy Riot, according to reports.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

N-Dubz Star Dappy Arrested After Fight In Petrol Station

N-Dubz star Dappy has allegedly been arrested after a huge brawl broke out at a petrol station in Surrey.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Justin Bieber Dismisses Chances Of Rap Career Saying 'Rapping Is Something I Do For Fun'

While it was his boyish looks and talented singing that turned Canadian teen Justin Bieber into one of the biggest stars in the world at the moment, he's been known to try his hand at rapping too – having worked with the likes of Kanye West, Drake and Jay-Z. But, the star has now moved himself away from the rap game – and revealed that he won't be pursuing a career as a rapper.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Lady Gaga Taking Bizarre Britney Spears Thermos Flask On Tour

Eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga is known to be good friends with 'Toxic' star Britney Spears, with Gaga spotted at one Britney's 'Femme Fatale' tour shows last year. In fact, it seems Gaga is so friendly with the singer, she'll be taking a Britney Spears thermos – complete with her face on – on her up and coming Born This Way Ball world tour.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Sonique Reveals That A 'Sea Of People Dancing' Is Her Perfect Moment

British singer-songwriter and DJ Sonique has confessed that her favourite part of live shows isn't having the crowd's attention, but rather seeing a 'sea of people dancing'.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Gaz Coombes Announces Release Of Debut Solo Album 'Here Come The Bombs' & UK Live Dates

After six successful albums with Supergrass (including the Number One debut ‘I Should Coco’), Gaz Coombes will release his debut solo album ‘Gaz Coombes Presents… Here Come The Bombs’ on May 21st.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

The Band's Levon Helm Loses Cancer Fight Aged 71

The Band's Levon Helm has sadly passed away at age 71, following a lengthy battle with throat cancer.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Jessie J To Perform At Ibiza & Mallorca Live

Ibiza & Mallorca Live are proud to announce the addition of one of the biggest UK female artists in the world to their line-up of shows this summer - the triple platinum selling, Brit award winning Jessie J.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Dr Dre Admits 'Everybody Is In Love' With Tupac Hologram & Calls For More Holograms In Future

Rap legend Dr Dre has heightened speculation about hologram Tupac and whether he’ll be taken on tour, and has also paved the way for other deceased celebrities to be brought back to life via holographic performance.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

The Charlatan's Tim Burgess Releases Candid New Autobiography

Tim Burgess, frontman of indie rockers The Charlatans, has released a tell-all biography that features some of the crazy hijinks that he got up to in his hey-day- like ‘blowing coke up each other’s arses’!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Red Hot Chili Peppers To Release EP Of Classic Covers To Commemorate Hall Of Fame Induction

To commemorate their induction this year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, multi-platinum rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers will release a very special digital-only EP, entitled 'We Salute You', on May 1st via Warner Bros. Records. It features six songs from previous Hall of Fame inductees, all of whom have influenced the band musically: The Ramones, Iggy & The Stooges, Neil Young, David Bowie, The Beach Boys, and Dion and the Belmonts.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Butch Vig Reveals Garbage 'Didn't Like Experience' Of Signing With Major Record Labels

World famous record producer and drummer Butch Vig has revealed that his band Garbage will be self-releasing their latest record ‘Not Your Kind of People’ on their own label Stunvolume – because they were fed up of the way they were treated by major record companies.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Cheryl Cole Unveils New Single 'Call My Name' - Listen Now

Pop superstar Cheryl Cole, or just 'Cheryl' as she now prefers to be called, has unveiled her brand new new single 'Call My Name'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 20 April 2012

Jessie J Hits Back At The Sun's 100% Lesbian 'Lies'

British tabloid paper The Sun has astonishingly claimed that pop and R&B singer Jessie J is '100%' lesbian – whilst reassuring fans that Simon Cowell is, in fact, straight.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 19 April 2012