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January 29, 2009
 Lily Allen has spoken for the first time about the miscarriage she suffered last January. Allen, who had been expecting a child with Chemical Brothers star Ed Simons, said she checked into a private clinic for therapy because she was in “a pretty bad way”. Read more >> |
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January 29, 2009
 U2 have launched a bid to save the London recording studio where they recorded their new album, according to reports. The band are said to be keen to acquire Olympic Studios, which were recently put up for sale by owners EMI, after they proved inspiration for their new material. Read more >> |
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January 29, 2009
 The Streets' Mike Skinner had medical treatment on Tuesday (January 27th) after crowdsurfing above an audience in Cambridge. Skinner claimed he was punched by fans during the stunt at the Corn Exchange, and woke up the following morning in “unbelievable pain”. Read more >> |
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January 29, 2009
 Lynyrd Skynyrd keyboardist Billy Powell has died at his home in Florida. He was 56. Powell is believed to have telephoned police in the early hours of Wednesday (January 28th) morning saying he was having trouble breathing. Read more >> |
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January 29, 2009
 Two tracks believed to feature on US rapper Lil' Wayne's new album have appeared online ahead of their official release. One song, 'Hot Revolver', demonstrates Lil' Wayne's move towards rock music, while the other, 'Troublemaker', is a more traditional hip-hop record which is thought to have been produced by The Neptunes. Read more >> |
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January 29, 2009
 Metric have announced the tracklisting for their new album, 'Fantasies'. The band's fourth album, which is released on April 14th, has been produced alongside Gavin Brown and Jimmy Shaw. Read more >> |
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January 29, 2009
 Super Furry Animals have announced the working tracklisting for their as-yet-untitled new album. The album will be released digitally via the band's website on March 16th - a month ahead of its physical release. Read more >> |
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January 29, 2009
 50 Cent has slammed fellow hip-hop star Nas, saying the rapper's career is “finished”. 50 Cent retailed after he was asked his opinion about Nas' recent song 'Queens Get The Money', which ridicules the rapper. Read more >> |
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January 29, 2009
 Kelly Rowland has split from her manager Mathew Knowles. Knowles, the father of Rowland's former Destiny's Child bandmate Beyonce, said the pair had parted ways on mutual terms. Read more >> |
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January 29, 2009
 The White Stripes drummer Meg White is to auction her drum kit to help raise money for the Detroit musician Jim Shaw, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. White's kit, which featured in the band's video for 'The Hardest Button To Button', is one of a number of items in the auction. Read more >> |
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January 29, 2009
 U2, Robert Plant, Kid Rock and Rihanna have all been added to the line up for the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles next month. All four acts will perform live at the ceremony, which already boasts a bill that includes Radiohead, Sir Paul McCartney and Lil' Wayne. Read more >> |
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January 29, 2009
 Depeche Mode have announced the final tracklisting for their new album, 'Sounds Of The Universe'. The album, which is released on April 20th, was recorded last year in studios in California and New York alongside producer Ben Hillier. Read more >> |
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January 29, 2009
 Kelly Clarkson's new single has made the biggest one week climb in the 50-year history of the US Billboard Hot 100. Clarkson's song, 'My Life Would Suck Without You', climbed from number 97 to 1 after selling 280,000 digital-downloads in its opening week. Read more >> |
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Lily Allen has spoken for the first time about the miscarriage she suffered last January. Allen, who had been expecting a child with Chemical Brothers star Ed Simons, said she checked into a private clinic for therapy because she was in “a pretty bad way”. 
U2 have launched a bid to save the London recording studio where they recorded their new album, according to reports. The band are said to be keen to acquire Olympic Studios, which were recently put up for sale by owners EMI, after they proved inspiration for their new material. 
The Streets' Mike Skinner had medical treatment on Tuesday (January 27th) after crowdsurfing above an audience in Cambridge. Skinner claimed he was punched by fans during the stunt at the Corn Exchange, and woke up the following morning in “unbelievable pain”. 
Lynyrd Skynyrd keyboardist Billy Powell has died at his home in Florida. He was 56. Powell is believed to have telephoned police in the early hours of Wednesday (January 28th) morning saying he was having trouble breathing. 
Two tracks believed to feature on US rapper Lil' Wayne's new album have appeared online ahead of their official release. One song, 'Hot Revolver', demonstrates Lil' Wayne's move towards rock music, while the other, 'Troublemaker', is a more traditional hip-hop record which is thought to have been produced by The Neptunes. 
Metric have announced the tracklisting for their new album, 'Fantasies'. The band's fourth album, which is released on April 14th, has been produced alongside Gavin Brown and Jimmy Shaw. 
Super Furry Animals have announced the working tracklisting for their as-yet-untitled new album. The album will be released digitally via the band's website on March 16th - a month ahead of its physical release. 
50 Cent has slammed fellow hip-hop star Nas, saying the rapper's career is “finished”. 50 Cent retailed after he was asked his opinion about Nas' recent song 'Queens Get The Money', which ridicules the rapper. 
Kelly Rowland has split from her manager Mathew Knowles. Knowles, the father of Rowland's former Destiny's Child bandmate Beyonce, said the pair had parted ways on mutual terms. 
The White Stripes drummer Meg White is to auction her drum kit to help raise money for the Detroit musician Jim Shaw, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. White's kit, which featured in the band's video for 'The Hardest Button To Button', is one of a number of items in the auction. 
U2, Robert Plant, Kid Rock and Rihanna have all been added to the line up for the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles next month. All four acts will perform live at the ceremony, which already boasts a bill that includes Radiohead, Sir Paul McCartney and Lil' Wayne. 
Depeche Mode have announced the final tracklisting for their new album, 'Sounds Of The Universe'. The album, which is released on April 20th, was recorded last year in studios in California and New York alongside producer Ben Hillier. 
Kelly Clarkson's new single has made the biggest one week climb in the 50-year history of the US Billboard Hot 100. Clarkson's song, 'My Life Would Suck Without You', climbed from number 97 to 1 after selling 280,000 digital-downloads in its opening week.