September 21, 2010
Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill has got engaged to his model girlfriend Lily Aldridge. The singer proposed over the weekend. No date has been set for the wedding, reports Us magazine. Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
Laura Marling is set to embark on a UK tour this winter, it’s been announced. The singer will play nine dates, starting at the Leadmill in Sheffield on November 20. Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
Coldplay and Jay-Z will perform at a New Year’s Eve gig in Las Vegas, it’s been announced. Both acts, who are good friends, are set to play the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas casino-resort on December 31. Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
Lady Gaga has given a speech urging US politicians to repeal the Don't Ask, Don't Tell laws that prevent gays and lesbians from openly serving in the military. The singer told a crowd of more than 2,000 people at Deering Oaks Park in Maine that “equality is the prime rib of America”. Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
Mary J. Blige is set to embark on a UK tour in November, it's been announced. The US R&B singer will play three dates, starting in London on November 2. Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
A memorial concert marking the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death will take place in Liverpool later this year, it's been announced. The gig, at the Echo Arena on December 9, will also serve as a late celebration of what would have been the former Beatles' 70th birthday. Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has married his longtime girlfriend Jill McCormick. The pair tied the knot at a wedding ceremony in Hawaii on Saturday (September 18). Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
Mark Ronson has claimed he had no knowledge of Amy Winehouse's Twitter outburst about him. On Saturday (September 18), the singer, who worked with Ronson on her second album ‘Back To Black’, accused the producer of taking too much credit for the record. Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
Elbow have announced details of a UK arena tour, which is due to take place next year. The band will play nine dates in support of their as-yet-untitled new album. Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
Two Door Cinema Club have announced details of a UK and Ireland tour next year. The band will play three dates, starting at ABC in Glasgow on March 10. Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
Amy Winehouse appears to have done a U-turn and praised Mark Ronson - just days after claiming the producer was “dead to me”. The singer accused Ronson of taking too much credit for her second album 'Back To Black' in a post on Twitter at the weekend. Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
Sir Paul McCartney is set to appear in a new documentary about Ozzy Osbourne, which has been produced by his son Jack. The former Beatle interviewed the ex-Black Sabbath star for the film, titled John - Osbourne's real name. Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
Veronica Fells and Peggy Sue have joined the line-up for this year's SWN festival. The Cardiff-based event will also feature performances from Clinic, Chad Valley, Young Legionnaire and Dam Mantle. Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
Manic Street Preachers bassist Nicky Wire has described former British Prime Minister Tony Blair as a “shell of a man”. Wire said Blair's decision to evade Iraq in 2003 had clearly left its mark on Labour politician. Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
Groove Armada are to retire as a live act following the conclusion of their upcoming UK and Australian tours. The dance duo of Tom Findlay and Andy Cato said the gigs would be their last ever as a full band. Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
The non-profit ONE campaign, which was co-founded by U2's Bono, has come under fire over a series of lavish gifts sent to journalists. The organisation sent items including a $15 moleskin leather notebook and a $20 bottle of water to New York newsrooms. Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
Peter Hook has said his former Freebass bandmate Mani made a “huge mistake” when he launched an attack against him on Twitter. In a series of posts earlier this month, the bassist accused Hook of living off his former Joy Division band mate Ian Curtis' “blood money”. Read more >>
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September 21, 2010
Kanye West is set to appear on an upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live. The rapper will be the musical guest on the show on October 2. Breaking Bad star is due to host the episode. Read more >>
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