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January 7, 2011
 Jessie J has come top of the BBC Sound Of 2011 list, it’s been announced. The 22-year-old singer, real name Jessica Cornish, recently enjoyed success with the single ‘Do It Like A Dude’. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Kanye West and Jay-Z have released details about their new single together. The track, entitled ‘H.A.M’, is the first song to be taken from the pair’s forthcoming joint album ‘Watch The Throne’. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Good Charlotte have announced plans to release a greatest hits album this month. The LP, entitled ‘Greatest Hits’, will feature sixteen songs, including their hit singles ‘Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous’ and ‘The Anthem’. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Blur and Gorillaz star Damon Albarn has written the score for the short film, The Boy In The Oak. The short film, which has been adapted from his sister Jessica’s book of the same name, will be directed by Luke Losey. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Kings Of Leon have revealed that they would like to play this year’s Royal Wedding. Drummer Nathan Followill said they would “jump” at the chance to play for Prince William and Kate Middleton, but admitted he was a bigger fan of Prince Harry. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Michael Jackson’s doctor failed to inform an emergency room doctor he had given him the medical anaestheic propofol shortly before his death. Appearing at a court in Los Angeles on Thursday (January 6), Dr Richelle Cooper testified that Dr Conrad Murray told her he had only given the singer the sedative lorazepam. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Britney Spears has revealed details about her comeback single. In a message on Twitter, the singer said the track would be called ‘Hold It Against Me’ and also revealed the artwork. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Aretha Franklin has refused to discuss reports that she has been battling pancreatic cancer following a recent spell in hospital. In December, the singer was discharged from hospital after being treated for an undisclosed illness. Unconfirmed media reports claimed she was suffering from pancreatic cancer. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 JLS have unveiled the video for their new single ‘Eyes Wide Shut’, which features Tinie Tempah. The video for the club track depicts the boy band and rapper in a fictional CGI environment. 'Eyes Wide Shut' is due to be released on February 13. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Jessie J has said she is “so happy” after topping the BBC’s Sound Of 2011 list. The 22-year-old singer beat the likes of James Blake and The Vaccines to come first on the annual countdown. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Linkin Park and Duran Duran are among the first acts confirmed for this year’s iTunes festival in London. The free event will feature a total of 62 bands over 31 nights at the Roundhouse in Camden. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Beady Eye frontman Liam Gallagher has joked that he has Spongebob Squarepants’ phone number on his mobile. The singer spoke about his admiration for the children’s character during an appearance on BBC Radio 1 today (January 7). Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Big Boi will play the Animal Collective-curated ATP festival in May, it’s been announced. The Outkast rapper joins Terry Riley and Thinking Fellers Union Local 282 as new additions to the line-up. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Marina And The Diamonds frontwoman Marina Diamandis has expressed her frustration that she is not bigger. The singer was one of 2010’s tips for the top, but has failed to capitalise on her early hype. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Jessie J, Tinie Tempah and Ellie Goulding will play the BRIT Awards 2011 nominations announcement next week. The launch at the Indigo2 in London will be hosted for the fourth time by Fearne Cotton. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has said he can no longer relate to the band. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the singer all but ended fans hopes of another reunion following the group’s one-off gig in London in 2007. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has denied reports that their new album will be a concept record. In December, the singer was quoted as saying that the as-yet-untitled album would tell “the point of view of two people who are a bit lost”. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Beady Eye have unveiled their new single ‘The Roller’, which is due out next month. The track, which is the group’s first single proper, is available to listen to now by scrolling ot the bottom of this page. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Eminem is set to star in a new crime thriller called Random Acts Of Violence, a US trade magazine reports. The Hollywood Reporter says the 20th Century Fox production has been in development for more than four years. Read more >> |
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January 7, 2011
 Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams has said she feels “more free” following the departure of Josh and Zac Farro. The brothers quit the group last month, casting doubt over the future of the band. Read more >> |
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Jessie J has come top of the BBC Sound Of 2011 list, it’s been announced. The 22-year-old singer, real name Jessica Cornish, recently enjoyed success with the single ‘Do It Like A Dude’. 
Kanye West and Jay-Z have released details about their new single together. The track, entitled ‘H.A.M’, is the first song to be taken from the pair’s forthcoming joint album ‘Watch The Throne’. 
Good Charlotte have announced plans to release a greatest hits album this month. The LP, entitled ‘Greatest Hits’, will feature sixteen songs, including their hit singles ‘Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous’ and ‘The Anthem’. 
Blur and Gorillaz star Damon Albarn has written the score for the short film, The Boy In The Oak. The short film, which has been adapted from his sister Jessica’s book of the same name, will be directed by Luke Losey. 
Kings Of Leon have revealed that they would like to play this year’s Royal Wedding. Drummer Nathan Followill said they would “jump” at the chance to play for Prince William and Kate Middleton, but admitted he was a bigger fan of Prince Harry. 
Michael Jackson’s doctor failed to inform an emergency room doctor he had given him the medical anaestheic propofol shortly before his death. Appearing at a court in Los Angeles on Thursday (January 6), Dr Richelle Cooper testified that Dr Conrad Murray told her he had only given the singer the sedative lorazepam. 
Britney Spears has revealed details about her comeback single. In a message on Twitter, the singer said the track would be called ‘Hold It Against Me’ and also revealed the artwork. 
Aretha Franklin has refused to discuss reports that she has been battling pancreatic cancer following a recent spell in hospital. In December, the singer was discharged from hospital after being treated for an undisclosed illness. Unconfirmed media reports claimed she was suffering from pancreatic cancer. 
JLS have unveiled the video for their new single ‘Eyes Wide Shut’, which features Tinie Tempah. The video for the club track depicts the boy band and rapper in a fictional CGI environment. 'Eyes Wide Shut' is due to be released on February 13. 
Jessie J has said she is “so happy” after topping the BBC’s Sound Of 2011 list. The 22-year-old singer beat the likes of James Blake and The Vaccines to come first on the annual countdown. 
Linkin Park and Duran Duran are among the first acts confirmed for this year’s iTunes festival in London. The free event will feature a total of 62 bands over 31 nights at the Roundhouse in Camden. 
Beady Eye frontman Liam Gallagher has joked that he has Spongebob Squarepants’ phone number on his mobile. The singer spoke about his admiration for the children’s character during an appearance on BBC Radio 1 today (January 7). 
Big Boi will play the Animal Collective-curated ATP festival in May, it’s been announced. The Outkast rapper joins Terry Riley and Thinking Fellers Union Local 282 as new additions to the line-up. 
Marina And The Diamonds frontwoman Marina Diamandis has expressed her frustration that she is not bigger. The singer was one of 2010’s tips for the top, but has failed to capitalise on her early hype. 
Jessie J, Tinie Tempah and Ellie Goulding will play the BRIT Awards 2011 nominations announcement next week. The launch at the Indigo2 in London will be hosted for the fourth time by Fearne Cotton. 
Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has said he can no longer relate to the band. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the singer all but ended fans hopes of another reunion following the group’s one-off gig in London in 2007. 
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has denied reports that their new album will be a concept record. In December, the singer was quoted as saying that the as-yet-untitled album would tell “the point of view of two people who are a bit lost”. 
Beady Eye have unveiled their new single ‘The Roller’, which is due out next month. The track, which is the group’s first single proper, is available to listen to now by scrolling ot the bottom of this page. 
Eminem is set to star in a new crime thriller called Random Acts Of Violence, a US trade magazine reports. The Hollywood Reporter says the 20th Century Fox production has been in development for more than four years. 
Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams has said she feels “more free” following the departure of Josh and Zac Farro. The brothers quit the group last month, casting doubt over the future of the band.