Adele Back To #1 For 21st Non-Consecutive Week With '21'
Superstar soul singer Adele probably thought she’d had her fair share of weeks at the top of the albums chart, but she managed to take pole position once again this weekend, making it the 21st non-consecutive week that appropriately titled ‘21’ has sat at #1.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 27 February 2012
The Stone Roses and The Killers Confirmed For V Festival 2012
Organisers of V Festival, which takes place in August over two sites in Chelmsford and Staffordshire, has tonight unveiled it's star-studded 2012 line-up.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Sunday, 26 February 2012
One Direction Sell Out UK Tour Tickets Within 30 Minutes - New Dates Added
One Direction have confirmed their status as the hottest boyband in the Britain right now after tickets for their 2013 UK tour sold-out within minutes this morning – including the extra dates which were announced less than an hour ago.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Saturday, 25 February 2012
Another Download Festival Announcement Coming 'Soon'
Any Download Festivals fans and attendees, listen up – another 22 bands are going to be announced very soon, which will take the line-up closer to completion.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 24 February 2012
Swedish House Mafia Added To T In The Park 2012 Line-Up
Organisers of Scottish festival T In The Park have today announced Swedish House Mafia will be joining the likes of Snow Patrol, Kasabian, New Order, Mastodon, Jessie J, Kaiser Chiefs, David Guetta, Skrillex, Nicki Minaj and many more at this Summer's festival.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 24 February 2012
The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood Claims He Helped Raise Mark Ronson
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has claimed that he helped raise 36 year-old DJ, producer and guitarist Mark Ronson – by jamming with Ronson’s dad while they were stoned.
Spiritualized Reveal Details Of New Album 'Sweet Heart Sweet Light' & New Single 'Hey Jane'
For an artist as consistent as Spiritualized’s J Spaceman, whose 7th studio album ‘Sweet Heart Sweet Light’ and new single ‘Hey Jane’, will now be released on April 16th, it’s easy to assume that there’s a certain effortlessness to the creative process. In fact, the three years since the release of 2008’s acclaimed ‘Songs In A&E’ were some of the roughest imaginable for him.
Motorhead's Lemmy Kilmister Working On Solo Album
Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has revealed details of an up-and-coming solo project.
Lostprophets Unveil Artwork For New Album 'Weapons'
Lostprophets have unveiled the artwork for their forthcoming new album 'Weapons'.
Sinead O'Connor Wants To Pose Naked For Playboy
Singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor has revealed that a nude photoshoot with Playboy Magazine is #1 on her list of things to do before she dies.
'I've Had Conversations With Ghosts,' Says Meat Loaf
Rock legend Meat Loaf is known to have been through a number of near-death experiences, surviving a brutal car crash and almost dying after diving off stage, breaking both of his legs. But now, Meat Loaf has said that he often goes through a different type of near-death experience – with claims that he often speaks to and sees ghosts.
The Human League To Release Two-Disc Deluxe Reissue of 'Dare!' Album & 'Fascination' EP
The Human League are to release a two-disc deluxe reissue of their seminal 1981 album 'Dare!' and follow-up EP 'Fascination'.
Paris Hilton Removes New Track From YouTube After Receiving Embarrassingly Bad Reviews
Millionaire heiress Paris Hilton has had her brand new track ‘Drunk Text’ removed from YouTube – after it received extremely terrible reviews across the internet, from professional critics to video bloggers alike.
Pendulum, Ms Dynamite, Sub Focus & Fabio Confirmed As First Acts For High Definition Festival 2012
High Definition Festival has announced the first set of acts for 2012's event. Taking place on Saturday June 30th at Forest Farm in Essex and following the success of last year’s gathering, High Definition Festival returns for a second year of music and entertainment.
Chris Brown Accused Of Snatching Woman's iPhone
Controversy-plagued superstar Chris Brown has suffered yet another setback – after he was accused of stealing a woman’s iPhone after she took a photo of Brown and his friend and fellow rapper Tyga outside a nightclub in Miami.
Happy Mondays To Headline Camp Bestival 2012 & More Acts Announced
There’s already a jam-packed show of wondrous goodness in store at this year’s Camp Bestival, including Hot Chip headlining Friday night and some serious Saturday Night Fever action with a triple whammy of superfunk from the Earth Wind & Fire Experience featuring Al McKay, Chic featuring Nile Rodgers and Kool & the Gang, so get yourself ready for some brilliant news, as organisers unveil the Sunday night headliners! Plus there’s even more festi-holiday marvels to be had on the Jurassic coast at the end of July, including more live acts and DJs and the hugely popular East Lulworth Literary Institute which is brimming with high jinks.
Lou Reed Took 'Lulu' Criticism "Very Personally", According To Metallica's Lars Ulrich
Lars Ulrich, drummer of legendary thrash metal titans Metallica, has revealed how Lou Reed was very upset following the release of their latest album ‘Lulu’ – after taking the huge amount of criticism of the record ‘very personally’.
Check Out Previews Of Odd Future's New TV Show 'Loiter Squad'
Californian rap collective Odd Future have given fans the first previews of their forthcoming new television show ‘Loiter Squad’, which is made as part of comedy television company Adult Swim, which also boasts such shows as ‘Robot Chicken’ and ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’.
Conrad Murray Claims 'Financial Worry' Was Biggest Factor In Michael Jackson's Death
Conrad Murray, the doctor jailed following the death of the King of Pop Michael Jackson, has claimed financial worries contributed massively to Jackson’s passing away back in the summer of 2009.
Nicki Minaj, Nero, Tulisa, Pitbull, Cher Lloyd & More Added To Wireless Festival 2012 Line-Up
London's Wireless Festival has this morning announces that US megastar Nicki Minaj is one of the latest acts confirmed to play the festival on Saturday 7th July. Nero, Tulisa, Knife Party and Dbanj also join the Saturday bill which is headlined by Drake, whilst Pitbull, Cher Lloyd, Madeon, A$AP Rocky and Stooshe have been added to the line up on Sunday 8th July, headlined by Rihanna. Jessie J, Calvin Harris, J.Cole, Example, Wiz Khalifa, Professor Green and Rizzle Kicks, are amongst the other acts that are already confirmed on the weekend’s line-up.
Zulu Winter to Release Debut Album ‘Language’ in May
London-based indie quintet Zulu Winter have announced details of their debut album ‘Language’, which is due for release on 14th May through Play It Again Sam Recordings. The album will be preceded by a new single ‘We Should Be Swimming’ next week – watch the official video below. Zulu Winter will be performing live dates in the UK in May and June – see below for details.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 23 February 2012
Chase And Status In Talks With Rihanna For New Material
Electronic production duo Chase and Status could be working with Barbados-born beauty Rihanna on some new material, it’s been revealed.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 23 February 2012
Noel Gallagher: 'I'll Do Yoga With Chris Martin - As Long As He Smokes A Fag'
Mancunian rocker Noel Gallagher has opened up about his relationship with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin after the singer played piano for Noel and his new band the High Flying Birds at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday – and revealed that he’s been trying his hardest to get Martin to ‘share Marlboro Light with him, but to no avail.
Dry The River Première New Album 'Shallow Bed' Through Posters In East London
With just over a week to go until it's released, Dry the River have premièred their album via a series of posters around East London. The guys put up the posters this morning (pictures over at their Official Facebook Page) and each feature a tin can, which when held to your ear, plays a track from the album!
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 23 February 2012
One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful' Becomes Highest Charting Debut US Release For 15 Years
X-Factor boyband One Direction have managed to debut at #29 in the US Hot 100 charts this week – making their single ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ the highest charting debut release from any UK artists since the Spice Girls’ ‘Wannabe’ in 1997, 15 years ago.
Destine Announce Release Of Second Album 'Illuminate'
On 30th April 2012, Destine are set to release their second album 'Illuminate' in the UK.
At The Drive-In Not Planning To Release New Material
Texas rockers At the Drive-In have revealed some news that will leave a few fans rather unhappy following their decision to reform last month – as it was made known that Cedric Bixler-Zavala and co. won’t be recording any new music in the near future.
Emeli Sande Unhappy At Critics Choice Award Recognition At BRIT Awards Ceremony
Scottish-born soul and R&B singer Emeli Sandé is apparently unhappy with the amount of recognition she received at the BRIT Award ceremony on Tuesday evening – despite winning the Critic’s Choice Award a couple of months ago.
Nicki Minaj Added To T In The Park 2012 Line-Up
Organisers of Scottish festival T In The Park have just confirmed Nicki Minaj will be joining the likes of Snow Patrol, Kasabian, New Order, Mastodon, Jessie J, Kaiser Chiefs, David Guetta, Skrillex and many more at this Summer's festival.
Adele First Artist To Receive Double Platinum Certification From iTunes Store
Superstar soul singer Adele has become the first artist ever to earn a double platinum classification from iTunes, after her album ‘21’ surpassed a humungous 2million sales earlier in the month.
