The album John Lennon signed for Mark Chapman hours before he killed the Beatles star is set to go up for auction. Lennon signed the copy of ‘Double Fantasy’ as he left his home in New York on December 8 1980. Read more >>
Kanye West addressed his outbursts against former US president George Bush and Taylor Swift at a secret gig in New York last night (November 23). The rapper showcased his new album ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ in full at Bowery Ballroom. Read more >>
Sex Pistols star John Lydon and Jamiroquai's Jay Kay didn't see eye to eye on a recent flight to Australia. The pair sat next to each other on the flight when Lydon repeatedly began to wind up Jay Kay with his bad case of flatulence. Read more >>
Happy Mondays star Bez has been arrested at a London railway station over claims he violated a restraining order involving his former girlfriend. Monica Ward has alleged that she was harassed by Bez after he was found guilty of attacking her in August. Read more >>
Miles Kane has revealed that Noel Gallagher has begun recording his debut solo album. The singer, who is also one half of the Last Shadow Puppets, said he had contributed a guitar part to the former Oasis star’s effort. Read more >>
Guns N’ Roses star Axl Rose has filed a lawsuit against the makers of Guitar Hero over the appearance in the video game of former bandmate Slash. In a lawsuit filed at Los Angeles Superior Court, Rose claimed the song ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ violated a deal not to include imagery of Slash. Read more >>
Miles Kane showcased songs from his forthcoming debut solo album at a star-studded gig in London on Tuesday (November 23). The singer was watched at Monto Water Rats by a sold-out crowd that included Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner and Richard Ayoade, better known as Moss from the IT Crowd. Read more >>
Noah And The Whale have announced details of their new album and 2011 UK and Ireland tour. The album, entitled ‘Last Night On Earth’, is set for release in Spring. Read more >>
Franz Ferdinand are preparing to make their live comeback at a number live events, according to reports. The Scottish four piece are set to appear at an event hosted by All Tomorrow's Parties, called Bowlie 2 Weekender, Music Rooms reports. Read more >>
Ellie Goulding has revealed that she wants to create a whole new sound for her next album. The singer wants the follow-up to her 2010 debut ‘Lights’ to show a different side. Read more >>
U2 frontman Bono has admitted that the creators of the forthcoming Spider-Man musical underestimated production costs. Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark is due to open for previews on Sunday (November 28) in New York following a string of delays. Read more >>
The xx are set to turn on the Christmas lights in Putney in London next month. The Mercury Prize-winning band, who formed after meeting at the borough’s local Elliot School, will join locals at the event on December 3. Read more >>
The Beatles back catalogue has enjoyed sales of over 2 million since it was finally made available on iTunes last Tuesday (November 16). The Liverpool fab four's music is now on iTunes after years of negotiations between Apple and record companies. Read more >>
Hurts have announced plans that they will release a Christmas single. The duo Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson will release ‘All I Want For Christmas Is New Year's Day’ on December 14 for free on iTunes. Read more >>
Rihanna has praised Kanye West’s new album, calling it "genius". West released his anticipated new album ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ on Monday (November 22). Read more >>
The legendary Rush have announced that they will bring their revered 3-and-a-half hour Time Machine Tour to the UK. The Time Machine Tour will feature some of the band’s classics and for the first time ever in the UK will perform the ‘Moving Pictures’ album in its entirety. Read more >>
Susan Boyle has maintained her hold on the top of the US Billboard album chart for a second week. The former Britain’s Got Talent star’s second album ‘The Gift’ enjoyed a rare 5% increase in sales in its second week. Read more >>
The Strokes and Arctic Monkeys will headline next year’s Benicassim festival in Spain. Primal Scream will also top the bill at the event, which is due to run from July 14-17, 2011. Read more >>
Portishead are set to curate a special two-day event for All Tomorrow’s Parties (ATP) in London next summer. The band will headline both days of the festival at Alexandra Palace. Read more >>