Bilbao BBK Live Announce Radiohead As First Headliner

Spain’s Biblao BBK Live Festival has announced its first headliner – English rockers Radiohead – as well as dates and ticket details.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 02 December 2011

Michael Bublé "Killed" By Simon Cowell Eye Roll

Canadian singing icon Michael Bublé has admitted that during a 2007 performance on American Idol, he totally lost his confidence – after notoriously harsh judge Simon Cowell rolled his eyes at him.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 01 December 2011

Katy Perry Denies Divorce Claims

Superstar singer Katy Perry has taken to Twitter once again to deny rumours that her and her Hollywood star husband Russell Brand were getting a divorce.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 01 December 2011

Hanson To Launch Own Brand Of Beer

American pop-rockers Hanson will be launching their own brand of beer early on next year, it has been revealed.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 01 December 2011

The Stone Roses Confirm Scandinavian Festival Appearances

Reformed Mancunian rockers The Stone Roses have confirmed a further two festival dates today, to add to their selection of shows scheduled for next summer.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 01 December 2011

Wu Lyf Ready To Begin Work On New Material, Says Frontman

Mysterious Mancunians WU LYF are already hoping to get back in the studio to work on new material despite releasing their debut album just five months ago, according to frontman Ellery Roberts.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 01 December 2011

Exlovers Offer New Single 'Starlight Starlight' As Free Download

With Christmas on the horizon and slowly creeping into everyone’s thoughts, London Indie-pop group the Exlovers have announced they will be giving all their fans their own present this year.

Written by: Adam Holden | Date: Thursday, 01 December 2011

Beyoncé Once Again Rubbishes Fake Pregnancy Claims

Superstar diva Beyoncé has once again hit out at claims that she faked or exaggerated her pregnancy while on an American television show.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 01 December 2011

Elvis Costello Aids Louis Armstrong Museum With Boxset Boycott

English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello has given a unique gift to the Louis Armstrong House Museum – he’s sent fans in their scores to the museum, which is the only place in the world where fans can pick up his ‘Satchmo: Ambassador of Jazz’, the monumental, career-spanning Louis Armstrong boxed set recommended by Costello himself.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 01 December 2011

PJ Harvey To Release Short Film Collection DVD To Accompany 'Let England Shake' Album

The short films created by Seamus Murphy to accompany each of the 12 tracks on PJ Harvey's 'Let England Shake' will be released on DVD on 12th December 2011.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 01 December 2011

Lady Gaga 'Marry The Night' Video Premieres Tonight - Watch Prelude Now

Eccentric pop superstar Lady Gaga will be premiering her new ‘Marry the Night’ music video later tonight on E!

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 01 December 2011

The Killers Confirm New Festive Charity Single 'The Cowboy's Christmas Ball' - Listen Now

The Killers have announced that for the sixth consecutive year they will release another Christmas tune, with all the proceeds going to charity.

Written by: Adam Holden | Date: Thursday, 01 December 2011

Kanye West Dominates 2012 Grammy Award Nominations List

LL Cool J hosted the nomination ceremony for the 54th Grammys at Los Angeles’ Staple centre last night.

Written by: Adam Holden | Date: Thursday, 01 December 2011

Vybz Kartel Takes Guard Hostage And Escapes From Jail

Vybz Kartel, the dancehall artist and reality TV personality, has reportedly escaped jail – by holding a guard at gun point and starting a mass prison riot.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Alabama 3 Offer Free Download of New Track ‘Facebook.con’ – Listen Now

Ahead of the release of their new album ‘Shoplifting 4 Jesus’, which is due out next year, Alabama 3 have released album track ‘Facebook.con’ as a free download through their SoundCloud page. The album is due for release on 27th February 2012. Alabama 3 are currently partway through a UK tour, which concludes at London’s HMV Forum this Friday (2nd December) – see below for remaining dates and tickets.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

All Time Low Release 'Time-Bomb' Video

American pop-punk rockers have unveiled the new video to their track ‘Time-Bomb’, the latest track to be taken from their fourth studio album ‘Dirty Work’, following their teaser videos earlier this week.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Benjamin Francis Leftwich Announces New Single 'Pictures'

Following the release of his critically acclaimed debut album 'Last Smoke Before The Snowstorm', a host of festival appearances and a sold-out, 34-date October tour, Benjamin Francis Leftwich will kick-off 2012 with a series of headline shows that will be his largest yet, including a show at the prestigious Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Global Angels Award Ceremony With Daniel Bedingfield To Be Streamed Live

This year’s Global Angel Award ceremony will be broadcast live across the world via Facebook ad Twitter, it has been revealed.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Jimmy Page Release 'Death Wish II: Collector's Edition LP'

Jimmy Page fans are in for a treat this winter – he’ll be releasing the ‘Death Wish II: Collector’s Edition LP’ tomorrow at 3pm, making it the perfect gift for Page or Zeppelin fans this Christmas.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Introducing Kamaliya - Debut Single Out Soon - Listen Now

Russian wonder-woman Kamaliya Zahoor will be releasing her debut UK single ‘Crazy in my Heart’ on December 12th, marking her first release on our shores following four hit albums back in her native country.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Muse Confirm Split Rumours Are False

Muse fans can relax, step back from the cliff edge, put the guns down and stop writing their suicide note – Muse are not breaking up! I repeat, Muse are not breaking up!

Written by: Adam Holden | Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Police Cancel Cardiff Game Gig

American rapper The Game was apparently forced to cancel a gig in Cardiff on Monday (28th) by his biggest and most fierce enemy – the police.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Patrick Wolf Talks About New 'Brumalia' EP & Reveals Video For New Track 'Together'

Following a Summer packed full of festival appearances, Patrick Wolf will release a new EP on November 28th. Entitled 'Brumalia' (the Roman Winter celebration) the EP will feature six new tracks and will be lead by new album favourite, ‘Together’.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Korn Stream Samples Of New Album Online - Listen Now

Nu-metal dubstep crossover band Korn have posted a video on YouTube which showcases samples of each of the songs from their new album, which will see them join elements from nu-metal and dubstep together for the first time.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Motley Crüe To Make Massive Announcement Tomorrow 1st December

80s rock legends Motley Crüe have revealed that they’ll be making a huge announcement on Piers Morgan’s ‘Tonight’ Show which airs on CNN tomorrow and Friday night (1st and 2nd December).

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Pet Shop Boys Announce New B-Side Collection 'Format'

The Pet Shop Boys are set to release a B-side compilation album that commemorates a long lasting era in music.

Written by: Adam Holden | Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

X Factor's Kelly Rowland To Collaborate With Kanye West & Drake?

X Factor Judge Kelly Rowland has publically admitted that she has set her sights on two big collaborations with Kanye West and Drake and is already looking at life after the show.

Written by: Adam Holden | Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Elvis Costello Asks Fans To Boycott New Boxset Album

English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello has probably some of his label chiefs in quite the huff – after urging fans NOT to buy his brand new boxset.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Michael Jackson Doctor Lands Maximum Four Year Prison Sentence

Conrad Murray, the doctor charged with the involuntary manslaughter of pop legend Michael Jackson, has been handed the maximum four year stretch following his conviction earlier this year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Coldplay Snub X Factor Appearance

As the X Factor draws to a close, Coldplay, one of the bands of the moment, have revealed that they snubbed the offer to appear on the final show of the reality talent contest.

Written by: Adam Holden | Date: Tuesday, 29 November 2011