Osama Bin Laden Wanted To Marry Whitney Houston
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’ve decided to bring you a heartbreaking tale of love... and terrorism. Yes, this is the story of lonely old Osama Bin Laden – and his crush on the late Whitney Houston.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012
London's Lovebox Festival Announces 2012 Line-Up & Tickets
Hackney, East London, is set to be shaken to its very core this summer as the 2012 Lovebox festival brings together a cool, unique and diverse line-up to celebrate 10 amazing years in its first line-up announcement of the year.
'I Don't Want To Be In A Band,' Says Ex-Supergrass Frontman Gaz Coombes
Ex-Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes has confessed that he doesn’t miss being in a band at all – and that’s finally making the music he wants to make as a solo artist.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2012
New Order Confirmed As Bestival's Saturday Headliner - More Acts Announced
Following Bestival's first line-up announcement, which included Sigur Rós, The xx, Two Door Cinema Club, Justice, Hot Chip, 2manydjs, Annie Mac Presents and loads more, plus the acts that have been announced on Twitter in the last week, organisers can today let you know just who the Saturday night headliner is and they've got even more tasty treats to boot!
Tom DeLonge Working On Three Films
Blink 182’s Tom DeLonge has told NME that he is planning on making three films in the future, and that his band Angels and Airwaves will definitely be performing at festivals this summer, despite Blink 182’s summer comeback tour.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 13 February 2012
Cardiff Youngsters One Way Win First Regional Stage Of National 'Live & Unsigned' Competition
Young South Wales band One Way made their way to Cardiff's Coal Exchange yesterday, Sunday 12th February, to battle their way through to the regional finals of the UK's largest music competition Live And Unsigned.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 13 February 2012
Blur 'Definitely' Going To Record New Album, Says Guitarist Graham Coxon
Brit-pop kings Blur will ‘definitely’ be recording a new record at some point, if guitarist Graham Coxon is to be believed.
Arctic Monkeys To Remix Paul Weller's New Single 'That Dangerous Age'
March 11th sees Paul Weller release the first single from his forthcoming, highly-anticipated new album 'Sonik Kicks' . Entitled 'That Dangerous Age' it will be available on CD digipack, two 7” singles and a download EP. The formats include brand new B-Side ‘Portal To The Past’. In addition the single will also feature remixes of 'That Dangerous Age' by Matt Helders of the Arctic Monkeys and Ladytron plus an explosive version of brand new album track ‘Green’.
Suge Knight Arrested For Cannabis Possession
Infamous rap label owner and record producer Suge Knight has been arrested in Las Vegas after being found in possession of cannabis.
Madonna Stalker Recaptured After Escaping From Mental Hospital
A ‘very violent’ Madonna stalker who escaped from a mental hospital earlier this month has now been recaptured by police, according to official reports.
Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used To Know' Hits UK Number One Spot
Today sees the UK release of Gotye's new album 'Making Mirrors', the album that spawned 'Somebody That I Used To Know', a universal hit that has to date sold 1.7 million copies and topped the charts in nine different countries.
New Van Halen Guitar Cover Competition Launched - Win A Custom Guitar!
To celebrate the release of Van Halen's new studio album, 'A Different Kind Of Truth', a brand new competition has been launched giving fans the chance to shred like Eddie Van Halen on the band's current new single 'Tattoo'.
Whitney Houston's Final Two Tracks To Feature On New Film
Whitney Houston, who was tragically found dead on Saturday night, will feature in an up and coming remake of 1976 movie ‘Sparkle’ – and the film will feature the last tracks recorded by the star before her death.
Adele 'Done Being A Bitter Witch' When It Comes To Songwriting
Superstar soul singer Adele has claimed that she’ll never write an album based on a break-up again – because she’s ‘done with being a bitter witch’.
'I Experienced Beatles Success Premonition With John Lennon,' Claims Sir Paul McCartney
Sir Paul McCartney has claimed that he had bandmate John Lennon both experienced a premonition predicting that their band, which grew into what we know as the Beatles, would see great success – all whilst they were writing songs in his garden.
'I'm Bored Of Trying To Be Sexy', Says Nicki Minaj
Hip-hop and pop star Nicki Minaj has claimed that she has given up trying to look sexy and put on a sexual image – as she finds it too ‘boring’.
'We Used To Be Pissed-Off That We Weren't A Bigger Band', Say The Black Keys
Dan Auerbach, frontman of Ohio rockers The Black Keys, has confessed that before his band saw mainstream success, he was ‘pissed-off’ that his band had yet to make it to the big time.
Whitney Houston's Death Caused By Prescription Drug Overdose, According To New Reports
Whitney Houston’s tragic death on Saturday night may have been attributed to a prescription drug overdose if reports from ‘family sources’ are to be believed this morning.
Adele And The Foo Fighters Win Big At The Grammy Awards
Superstar soul singer Adele made her triumphant return to the scene with an epic performance at the Grammy Awards yesterday – and managed to pick up a grand total of six gongs at the ceremony.
Labrinth Reveals Teaser Video For New New Single 'Last Time'
Fast-rising singer, songwriter and producer Labrinth has revealed a teaser video for his new single 'Last Time'. The full music video is set to première later this month.
The Rolling Stones Deny Any Involvement in Olympics 2012 Concerts
London-based rock legends The Rolling Stones have denied reports that they’re going to be performing at any kind of Olympic concert later this year, despite strong rumours of an anniversary concert as the band enters their 50th year together.
Whitney Houston Dead At 48 According To Publicist
Legendary soul and pop singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48, according to her publicist Kristen Foster.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Sunday, 12 February 2012
Chris Brown's Plea To End Probation Rejected In Court
American singer-songwriter Chris Brown has had his requests to end his probation, which he received for assaulting then girlfriend Rihanna, rejected by a Superior Court judge.
Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 10 February 2012
'I'm The Subject Of The Decade's Most Ridiculous Myths', Says Odd Future's Earl Sweatshirt
Odd Future’s Earl Sweatshirt has spoken out after returning home from an all-boys boarding school in Samoa – and claimed that he has been the focus of some of “the most ridiculous myths and theories of the decade.”
Manchester's Marconi Union Claim To Have Made 'Most Relaxing Song Ever'
Ambient-producing trio Marconi Union have claimed they’ve created the music chilled-out and relaxing song ever after working with sound therapists for a scientific experiment.
Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Katy Perry Kiss Paul McCartney On The Bottom
Tonight, stars of the music world, including Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Tony Bennett, Neil Young, Katy Perry and Alicia Keys, will line up in LA tongiht to perform their favourite Paul McCartney tracks to celebrate the Beatles legend being awarded the prestigious 22nd annual MusiCares 'Person of the Year Award'. Paul will also perform some songs from his latest album 'Kisses On The Bottom'. For more information on MusiCares, please visit www.grammy.org/musicares
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 10 February 2012
'I Turned Down Offer To Join Led Zeppelin', Says The Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood
Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood has revealed how he was once offered a place in iconic rockers Led Zeppelin – and turned the opportunity down.
Birdy Unveils Music Video For New Single '1901'
15-year-old singer-songwriter Birdy (AKA Jasmine Van den Bogaerde) has announced she will release '1901', the fourth single from her self-titled debut album, on 5th March. You can watch the music video for the track below.
Lady Gaga Talks About Suffering From & Overcoming Bulimia In High School
Eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga has claimed that she overcame eating disorder bulimia in order to save her singing voice and career.
Lady Gaga Launches Her Own Social Networking Site
Eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga has launched her very own social networking site for her fans, who are known as in the Gaga community as ‘Little Monsters’.
