US rapper DMX has been arrested for the sixth time this year, after a warrant was issued by a judge in Phoenix. The rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was taken into custody in Miami after he failed to appear in court on Tuesday to face charges of possessing drugs. Read more >>
The Ting Tings and Britney Spears have both been nominated for video of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards. Both acts will battle against Pussycat Dolls, Jonas Brothers and Chris Brown in the same category. Read more >>
Kings of Leon have hailed their headlining appearance at this years Glastonbury Festival as their career defining moment. Speaking to the BBC, drummer Nathan Followill said the band were honoured to join fellow musicians who had filled the Friday slot on the Pyramid Stage. Read more >>
Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher slammed the Kaiser Chiefs, Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson during an appearance on radio this morning. Talking to Chris Moyles on BBC Radio 1, Gallagher said of the Kaiser Chiefs: "The Monkees haven't split up, they're just going under the name of the Kaiser Chiefs. Read more >>
Tickets for Andrew Bird’s pair of intimate New York shows at Hiro Ballroom sold out within two hours of going on sale Wednesday (August 13). The engagement at Hiro is likely to see Bird perform tracks from his upcoming as of yet untitled release due out in 2009. Read more >>
Alan McGee has launched a scathing attack on My Bloody Valentine's 2008 comeback tour calling it “nostalgic cabaret”. Writing on his Myspace blog McGee, who signed MBV to Creation, attacked Kevin Shields saying his only trick was the infamous noise levels of the band. Read more >>
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US rapper DMX has been arrested for the sixth time this year, after a warrant was issued by a judge in Phoenix. The rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was taken into custody in Miami after he failed to appear in court on Tuesday to face charges of possessing drugs. 
The Ting Tings and Britney Spears have both been nominated for video of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards. Both acts will battle against Pussycat Dolls, Jonas Brothers and Chris Brown in the same category. 
Kings of Leon have hailed their headlining appearance at this years Glastonbury Festival as their career defining moment. Speaking to the BBC, drummer Nathan Followill said the band were honoured to join fellow musicians who had filled the Friday slot on the Pyramid Stage. 
Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher slammed the Kaiser Chiefs, Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson during an appearance on radio this morning. Talking to Chris Moyles on BBC Radio 1, Gallagher said of the Kaiser Chiefs: "The Monkees haven't split up, they're just going under the name of the Kaiser Chiefs. 
Tickets for Andrew Bird’s pair of intimate New York shows at Hiro Ballroom sold out within two hours of going on sale Wednesday (August 13). The engagement at Hiro is likely to see Bird perform tracks from his upcoming as of yet untitled release due out in 2009. 
Alan McGee has launched a scathing attack on My Bloody Valentine's 2008 comeback tour calling it “nostalgic cabaret”. Writing on his Myspace blog McGee, who signed MBV to Creation, attacked Kevin Shields saying his only trick was the infamous noise levels of the band.