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Charts:April 25, 2011
Birthdays:
July 29, 1973
Wanya Morris (Boyz II Men) July 29, 1967 Chris Gorman (Belly) July 29, 1966 Martina McBride July 29, 1959 John Sykes (Whitesnake) July 29, 1953 Geddy Lee (Rush) July 29, 1953 Patty Scialfa (E Street Band) July 29, 1949 Simon Kirke (Bad Company) July 29, 1946 Neal Doughty (REO Speedwagon) |
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Kanye West has become the latest musician to join the micro-blogging website Twitter. The rapper confirmed the account @kanyewest was real by posting a link on his blog. 
Janelle Monae has announced details of a one-off headline show in London. The singer is set to play Koko on September 8 in support of her debut album 'The Archandroid'. 
Seven doctors responsible for treating Michael Jackson in the years before his death will not face criminal charges. Los Angeles police had called for the way the doctors had prescribed drugs to be investigated. 
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy is set to move in with girlfriend Kate Hudson, it's been reported. The couple, who have been dating for four months, are understood to be looking for a home in New York. 
Tinchy Stryder wants to collaborate with Opera singer Katherine Jenkins. The 24-year-old British rapper hit it off with Jenkins after they met at the BBC earlier this year. 
New York Dolls have announced details of a one-off UK gig later this year. The band will play The Cluny in Newcastle on September 4 in support of recent album 'Coz I Sez So'. 
Kanye West has performed at Twitter's HQ in California – just 24 hours after he did the same at Facebook's offices. The rapper performed acapella versions of songs from his as-yet-untitled fifth album for Twitter employees. 
Kaiser Chiefs guitarist Andrew White is to take part in an attempt to set a new record for the world's longest scooter rally. White will lead thousands of other motorcyclists across the length of the Humber Bridge, near Kingston Upon Hull, next month. 
Kelis has announced details of UK tour, which gets under way in London on October 1. The US singer will play four dates, including gigs in Manchester (October 2) and Glasgow (4). 
Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos has revealed that the band are working on a new album. The singer said he has been writing new songs since the group released their 2009 album 'Tonight: Franz Ferdinand'. 
A ten minute compilation of Daft Punk songs believed to be taken from the forthcoming movie Tron Legacy has emerged online. The video, which you can watch below, features snippets of a number of tracks. 
Sir Paul McCartney makes a guest appearance on Travis frontman Fran Healy's debut solo album. The former Beatle plays the bass on 'As It Comes', which is one of ten songs on 'Wreckorder'. Healy repaid Sir Paul by turning vegetarian. 
Fans of Lady Gaga have launched an online petition calling for the singer to scrap a gig in Arizona over the state's controversial new immigration law. The singer is due to perform at US Airways Center in Phoenix on July 31 as part of her Monster Ball tour. 
Corey Taylor has admitted it is still “too soon” to know whether Slipknot will make another album. The band's future has been in doubt since the death of bassist and founding member Paul Gray in May. 
Three authorised time capsules are to be buried to mark what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday year. The capsules will include Lennon's post-Beatles recordings, as well as contributions from fans. 
Detroit Social Club have announced details of a UK tour, which is set to get under way in Birmingham on October 8. The band will play a total of seven dates, including gigs in Manchester (October 11) and Sheffield (14).