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March 16, 2010
 The estate of Michael Jackson is on the verge of signing a new record deal for his music, it's been reported. The agreement with Sony Music could be worth up to $250million and is thought to involve the release of 10 new projects over the next seven years. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 The Black Keys have lined up three UK tour dates this summer, starting in London on June 23. The US group will also perform at the Academy in Birmingham on July 8 and Manchester's Academy on July 9. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 John and Edward have been dropped by record label Sony after just one single, it's been reported. The Irish twins – better known as Jedward – signed to the major label earlier this year following their success on The X Factor. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Snoop Dogg has been asked to perform at this summer's Glastonbury Festival, Michael Eavis has revealed. The dairy farmer's daughter Emily is desperate to secure the Doggfather for the Worthy Farm extravaganza and has been buoyed by her decision to book Jay-Z in 2008. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 LCD Soundsystem and 2manydjs will co-headline the Saturday at this summer's Wireless festival in London, it's been announced. The second day of the event, which runs from July 2-4, will also feature DJ Shadow, U.N.K.L.E and The Big Pink. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Orbital are set to close The Other Stage at this year's Glastonbury Festival. The dance duo will play the headline slot on June 27th as part of a series of festival shows for 2010. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Stereophonics singer Kelly Jones says the group are optimistic about coming to the end of their current record deal. The group signed to V2 in 1996, but were later transferred to major label Universal when it bought out the independent in 2007. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 The Stooges and Abba were among at acts inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in New York on Monday (March 15). Genesis, reggae star Jimmy Cliff and The Hollies also joined the prestigious roll of honour. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Atari Teenage Riot have confirmed plans to reform for a one-off gig in London. The group, who found fame in the late 90s, will play The Electric Ballroom in Camden on May 12. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Lady Gaga appeared to collapse on stage during the opening show of the New Zealand leg of her Monster Ball tour at the weekend. During 'Bad Romance', Gaga is said to have wobbled on her feet and hit the ground seemingly exhausted. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Metallica are plotting a series of major gigs next year which could rival Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' live dates, their manager has revealed. Peter Mensch said the group were in the process of arranging the shows, which he claimed “will blow your mind”. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Louis Walsh says he's “completely committed” to managing John and Edward after they were dropped by record label. Sony are understood to have let the 18-year-old Irish twins go following poor sales for their debut single, 'Under Pressure', which featured Vanilla Ice. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Holy F*ck have announced details of a seven-date UK tour for May 2010. The dates - including an appearance at Liverpool Sound City - are in support of the Toronto band's third album 'Latin' which is released via XL Recordings on April 19. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Two Door Cinema Club have unveiled details of a new UK tour, which gets under way in Birmingham on September 15. The 12-date jaunt also includes shows in Newcastle (September 16), Cambridge (28) and Liverpool (29). Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Bloc Party guitarist Russell Lissack will perform with Ash on their upcoming UK tour, which begins in Southampton on April 19. Lissack has revealed that he was approached about joining the group on the jaunt by frontman Tim Wheeler. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Florence Welch has confessed to punching an ex-boyfriend in the face on Valentine's Day. The Florence & The Machine star says the incident happened a night after they split up when the said boyfriend refused to leave her house. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 The White Stripes will return to performing “sooner than later”, according to a film director who worked with the duo on their last tour. Emmett Malloy tracked the band during their 2007 Canadian dates for the documentary, Under Great White Northern Lights. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Lady Gaga has added additional dates to the second UK leg of her Monster Ball world tour. The US singer will now play a second night at the O2 Arena in London on May 31 and Manchester's MEN Arena on June 3. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Teenage Fanclub have lined up an eight date UK tour for this summer. The Glaswegian indie heroes will play the gigs in support of their ninth studio album and first release in five years, 'Shadows', later in 2010. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Groove Armada have been added to the line-up for this year's Great Escape Festival in Brighton. The dance duo will showcase their latest album 'Black Light', as well as classic hits, at the event. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Morrissey has said that Damien Hirst's head should be “kept in a bag” for his use of dead animals in his artwork. The former Smiths star made the comment about Hirst as he turned questioner during a discussion with artist Linder for Interview magazine. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Lady Gaga has thanked her fans – dubbed little monsters – for supporting the video for her new single, 'Telephone'. The nine-minute video, which stars Beyonce, has already received over 16million YouTube views since it debuted last Thursday (March 11). Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 Them Crooked Vultures have claimed that drummer Dave Grohl was taken to see a doctor recently after drinking too much coffee. Grohl's bandmates said he was “in kind of a mess” following the apparent caffeine overdose. Read more >> |
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March 16, 2010
 The Pogues' seminal track 'The Irish Rover' has been voted the world's best St Patrick's Day tune by Spotify listeners. The 1987 cover of traditional Irish folk song, featuring The Dubliners, fought off competition that included The Undertones' 'Teenage Kicks', The Commitments cast's version of' 'Mustang Sally', Ash's 'Girl From Mars' and Thin Lizzy's 'Whiskey In The Jar'. Read more >> |
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The estate of Michael Jackson is on the verge of signing a new record deal for his music, it's been reported. The agreement with Sony Music could be worth up to $250million and is thought to involve the release of 10 new projects over the next seven years. 
The Black Keys have lined up three UK tour dates this summer, starting in London on June 23. The US group will also perform at the Academy in Birmingham on July 8 and Manchester's Academy on July 9. 
John and Edward have been dropped by record label Sony after just one single, it's been reported. The Irish twins – better known as Jedward – signed to the major label earlier this year following their success on The X Factor. 
Snoop Dogg has been asked to perform at this summer's Glastonbury Festival, Michael Eavis has revealed. The dairy farmer's daughter Emily is desperate to secure the Doggfather for the Worthy Farm extravaganza and has been buoyed by her decision to book Jay-Z in 2008. 
LCD Soundsystem and 2manydjs will co-headline the Saturday at this summer's Wireless festival in London, it's been announced. The second day of the event, which runs from July 2-4, will also feature DJ Shadow, U.N.K.L.E and The Big Pink. 
Orbital are set to close The Other Stage at this year's Glastonbury Festival. The dance duo will play the headline slot on June 27th as part of a series of festival shows for 2010. 
Stereophonics singer Kelly Jones says the group are optimistic about coming to the end of their current record deal. The group signed to V2 in 1996, but were later transferred to major label Universal when it bought out the independent in 2007. 
The Stooges and Abba were among at acts inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in New York on Monday (March 15). Genesis, reggae star Jimmy Cliff and The Hollies also joined the prestigious roll of honour. 
Atari Teenage Riot have confirmed plans to reform for a one-off gig in London. The group, who found fame in the late 90s, will play The Electric Ballroom in Camden on May 12. 
Lady Gaga appeared to collapse on stage during the opening show of the New Zealand leg of her Monster Ball tour at the weekend. During 'Bad Romance', Gaga is said to have wobbled on her feet and hit the ground seemingly exhausted. 
Metallica are plotting a series of major gigs next year which could rival Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' live dates, their manager has revealed. Peter Mensch said the group were in the process of arranging the shows, which he claimed “will blow your mind”. 
Louis Walsh says he's “completely committed” to managing John and Edward after they were dropped by record label. Sony are understood to have let the 18-year-old Irish twins go following poor sales for their debut single, 'Under Pressure', which featured Vanilla Ice. 
Holy F*ck have announced details of a seven-date UK tour for May 2010. The dates - including an appearance at Liverpool Sound City - are in support of the Toronto band's third album 'Latin' which is released via XL Recordings on April 19. 
Two Door Cinema Club have unveiled details of a new UK tour, which gets under way in Birmingham on September 15. The 12-date jaunt also includes shows in Newcastle (September 16), Cambridge (28) and Liverpool (29). 
Bloc Party guitarist Russell Lissack will perform with Ash on their upcoming UK tour, which begins in Southampton on April 19. Lissack has revealed that he was approached about joining the group on the jaunt by frontman Tim Wheeler. 
Florence Welch has confessed to punching an ex-boyfriend in the face on Valentine's Day. The Florence & The Machine star says the incident happened a night after they split up when the said boyfriend refused to leave her house. 
The White Stripes will return to performing “sooner than later”, according to a film director who worked with the duo on their last tour. Emmett Malloy tracked the band during their 2007 Canadian dates for the documentary, Under Great White Northern Lights. 
Lady Gaga has added additional dates to the second UK leg of her Monster Ball world tour. The US singer will now play a second night at the O2 Arena in London on May 31 and Manchester's MEN Arena on June 3. 
Teenage Fanclub have lined up an eight date UK tour for this summer. The Glaswegian indie heroes will play the gigs in support of their ninth studio album and first release in five years, 'Shadows', later in 2010. 
Groove Armada have been added to the line-up for this year's Great Escape Festival in Brighton. The dance duo will showcase their latest album 'Black Light', as well as classic hits, at the event. 
Morrissey has said that Damien Hirst's head should be “kept in a bag” for his use of dead animals in his artwork. The former Smiths star made the comment about Hirst as he turned questioner during a discussion with artist Linder for Interview magazine. 
Lady Gaga has thanked her fans – dubbed little monsters – for supporting the video for her new single, 'Telephone'. The nine-minute video, which stars Beyonce, has already received over 16million YouTube views since it debuted last Thursday (March 11). 
Them Crooked Vultures have claimed that drummer Dave Grohl was taken to see a doctor recently after drinking too much coffee. Grohl's bandmates said he was “in kind of a mess” following the apparent caffeine overdose. 
The Pogues' seminal track 'The Irish Rover' has been voted the world's best St Patrick's Day tune by Spotify listeners. The 1987 cover of traditional Irish folk song, featuring The Dubliners, fought off competition that included The Undertones' 'Teenage Kicks', The Commitments cast's version of' 'Mustang Sally', Ash's 'Girl From Mars' and Thin Lizzy's 'Whiskey In The Jar'.