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November 25, 2008
 Amy Winehouse was admitted to hospital over the weekend after falling ill at her home in North London. The singer's spokeswoman told AFP she had suffered “a bad reaction” to a combination of prescribed medication. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 Madonna has admitted that her singing career has helped to deflect her thoughts from her recent divorce. The singer ended her seven-and-a-half year marriage to film director Guy Ritchie in the High Court last week. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 Leona Lewis has revealed that she would like to launch a movie career similar to US R&B star Beyonce Knowles. “Beyonce is great, so lovely and down to earth and talented,” Lewis told the Sun newspaper. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way has confirmed that he is to become a father next year for the first time. The singer's wife, Lindsey, is due to give birth in early summer 2009. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash's forthcoming solo album will feature collaborations with Ozzy Osbourne and Fergie, it's been revealed. The guitarist's wife, Perla, told celebrity entertainment site Rockerrazzi: "It's going to be Slash and friends, with everyone from Ozzy (Osbourne) to Fergie.” Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 Sir Paul McCartney has said it's unlikely reality TV shows such as The X Factor will discover the next Bob Dylan. Despite admitting that he finds the shows “compulsive viewing”, the former Beatle said he thinks the current crop is “just a phase we're going through.” Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 One of the earliest and most sought-after numbered versions of the Beatles' 'White Album' has sold for £19,201 on auction website eBay. The album – no. 0000005 – was given by John Lennon to a close friend before it entered the public domain. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 Kid Rock has said he will support Barack Obama's forthcoming presidency, despite his Republican upbringing. The singer also told the Metro newspaper that he thought the Democrat's election was “a great thing for black people”. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 Michael Jackson and the second son of the King of Bahrain have wished each other well after agreeing to settle a legal dispute out of court. Jackson had been due to give evidence in London yesterday (November 24th) to try and counter allegations that he breached a recording contract with Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 Robbie Williams has apparently claimed that a bad experience with the drug LSD made he want to stab himself. Writing on his official website, the former Take That star said the incident happened at a nightclub in his hometown of Stoke-on-Trent when he was sixteen. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 The Killers' new album is outselling Guns N' Roses 'Chinese Democracy' by around 20,000 copies, chart figures show. The Las Vegas group's 'Day and Age' sold 70,764 copies on Monday compared to Guns N' Roses 50,791. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 Muse's next album could include a three-part symphony, according to frontman Matt Bellamy. In a webchat with fans, Bellamy said he had been working on the composition, which isn't yet titled, “sporadically” over a number of years. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 US rapper Eminem's new album features a sequel to his huge hit 'Stan', according producer Swizz Beatz. The producer, who called the song 'Stan Part 2', told MTV it was “totally genius”. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has said he believes it's fair to seek compensation following his recent plane crash. Barker and his musical partner DJ AM were the only two survivors after their Learjet careered off a runway in South Carolina last September. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 U2, Coldplay and The Killers have all recorded songs for a new weekly music service which will benefit HIV-infected people in Africa. Each issue of RED(WIRE), which will cost $5, includes an exclusive song from a major artist, as well as a musician the charity hopes to promote. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 A male escort who claims he was assaulted by Boy George sold his story to a Norwegian magazine so that he could flee the UK, a court has heard. Audun Carlsen said he was “too scared” to remain in the country after Boy George, whose real name is George O'Dowd, handcuffed him to a wall in his house after suspecting he had hacked his personal computer. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 Sir Paul McCartney has called on Michael Jackson to release another studio album following his recent out-of-court settlement with an Arab Sheik. The former Beatle, who appeared on Jackson's 1982 single 'The Girls Is Mine', described Jackson as “awfully good”. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 AC/DC will not be headlining the 2009 edition of Scotland's T in the Park festival, organisers have said. Tabloid reports had claimed the group had signed a “top secret” deal to appear at the event. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' could be the first single by the winner of this year's X Factor competition, according to reports. The track, already performed on the show by contestant Diana Vickers, would be released in time to compete for the coveted Christmas number one spot. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 Britney Spears has joked that she feels like “an old fart” following her intense 12-months in the public spotlight. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the singer said she now goes to bed at 9.30 every night and no longer goes out. Read more >> |
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November 25, 2008
 Kanye West has revealed that record sales aren’t his main concern with his latest release ‘808s & Heartbreak’, but the fact that he made “great art” is. West this time around has taken a new approach to his music as most of the tracks feature him singing. Read more >> |
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Amy Winehouse was admitted to hospital over the weekend after falling ill at her home in North London. The singer's spokeswoman told AFP she had suffered “a bad reaction” to a combination of prescribed medication. 
Madonna has admitted that her singing career has helped to deflect her thoughts from her recent divorce. The singer ended her seven-and-a-half year marriage to film director Guy Ritchie in the High Court last week. 
Leona Lewis has revealed that she would like to launch a movie career similar to US R&B star Beyonce Knowles. “Beyonce is great, so lovely and down to earth and talented,” Lewis told the Sun newspaper. 
My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way has confirmed that he is to become a father next year for the first time. The singer's wife, Lindsey, is due to give birth in early summer 2009. 
Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash's forthcoming solo album will feature collaborations with Ozzy Osbourne and Fergie, it's been revealed. The guitarist's wife, Perla, told celebrity entertainment site Rockerrazzi: "It's going to be Slash and friends, with everyone from Ozzy (Osbourne) to Fergie.” 
Sir Paul McCartney has said it's unlikely reality TV shows such as The X Factor will discover the next Bob Dylan. Despite admitting that he finds the shows “compulsive viewing”, the former Beatle said he thinks the current crop is “just a phase we're going through.” 
One of the earliest and most sought-after numbered versions of the Beatles' 'White Album' has sold for £19,201 on auction website eBay. The album – no. 0000005 – was given by John Lennon to a close friend before it entered the public domain. 
Kid Rock has said he will support Barack Obama's forthcoming presidency, despite his Republican upbringing. The singer also told the Metro newspaper that he thought the Democrat's election was “a great thing for black people”. 
Michael Jackson and the second son of the King of Bahrain have wished each other well after agreeing to settle a legal dispute out of court. Jackson had been due to give evidence in London yesterday (November 24th) to try and counter allegations that he breached a recording contract with Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa. 
Robbie Williams has apparently claimed that a bad experience with the drug LSD made he want to stab himself. Writing on his official website, the former Take That star said the incident happened at a nightclub in his hometown of Stoke-on-Trent when he was sixteen. 
The Killers' new album is outselling Guns N' Roses 'Chinese Democracy' by around 20,000 copies, chart figures show. The Las Vegas group's 'Day and Age' sold 70,764 copies on Monday compared to Guns N' Roses 50,791. 
Muse's next album could include a three-part symphony, according to frontman Matt Bellamy. In a webchat with fans, Bellamy said he had been working on the composition, which isn't yet titled, “sporadically” over a number of years. 
US rapper Eminem's new album features a sequel to his huge hit 'Stan', according producer Swizz Beatz. The producer, who called the song 'Stan Part 2', told MTV it was “totally genius”. 
Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has said he believes it's fair to seek compensation following his recent plane crash. Barker and his musical partner DJ AM were the only two survivors after their Learjet careered off a runway in South Carolina last September. 
U2, Coldplay and The Killers have all recorded songs for a new weekly music service which will benefit HIV-infected people in Africa. Each issue of RED(WIRE), which will cost $5, includes an exclusive song from a major artist, as well as a musician the charity hopes to promote. 
A male escort who claims he was assaulted by Boy George sold his story to a Norwegian magazine so that he could flee the UK, a court has heard. Audun Carlsen said he was “too scared” to remain in the country after Boy George, whose real name is George O'Dowd, handcuffed him to a wall in his house after suspecting he had hacked his personal computer. 
Sir Paul McCartney has called on Michael Jackson to release another studio album following his recent out-of-court settlement with an Arab Sheik. The former Beatle, who appeared on Jackson's 1982 single 'The Girls Is Mine', described Jackson as “awfully good”. 
AC/DC will not be headlining the 2009 edition of Scotland's T in the Park festival, organisers have said. Tabloid reports had claimed the group had signed a “top secret” deal to appear at the event. 
Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' could be the first single by the winner of this year's X Factor competition, according to reports. The track, already performed on the show by contestant Diana Vickers, would be released in time to compete for the coveted Christmas number one spot. 
Britney Spears has joked that she feels like “an old fart” following her intense 12-months in the public spotlight. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the singer said she now goes to bed at 9.30 every night and no longer goes out. 
Kanye West has revealed that record sales aren’t his main concern with his latest release ‘808s & Heartbreak’, but the fact that he made “great art” is. West this time around has taken a new approach to his music as most of the tracks feature him singing.