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January 12, 2011
 Muse drummer Dominic Howard has revealed they are concerned about the possible effects the lasers they use at the live gigs could have on their eye sight. Howard told The Sun the band's fears started after they shone the powerful lights onto white balloons that get passed out to the audience during their set. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Queen's Brian May has said he is “very excited” about the forthcoming biography film about Freddie Mercury. The movie, written by Peter Morgan, will focus on the band’s career up to their landmark performance at Live Aid in 1985. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Elbow's new album is set to have a "minimal" sound, it has been revealed. 'Build A Rocket Boys', the follow-up to their 2008 Mercury Prize-winning album 'The Seldom Seen Kid', will be released on March 7. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Ne-Yo has added an additional date to his forthcoming UK arena tour. The US R&B star will now play London's O2 Arena on February 27, as well as his previously announced show the night before (26). Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am has said he believes the band's only competition is themselves. In an interview with the Daily Star, the singer said the grouped planned to push boundaries when they record the follow-up to recent album 'The Beginning'. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Michael Jackson’s doctor is to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter over the singer’s death, a judge has said. The decision came at the end of a six-day preliminary hearing in Los Angeles. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Take That's reunion with Robbie Williams is to be the subject of an academic debate. The two-day event at the University of Salford will look at the band's comeback, as well as analysing their split in 1996. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 The Chapman Family have announced details of their debut album. The album entitled 'Burn Your Town', is set for release March 7, with single 'Anxiety' released February 28. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Beady Eye have unveiled the video for their official debut single ‘The Roller’, which is due to be released next month. The video shows the band performing the track in the middle of one of only two motorcycle wall of death's in the UK. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Rihanna has opened up about her relationship with her estranged father. The singer, who made music history this week, has spoken about how her drug dependant father didn't stop her music career. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Timbaland has revealed that he is keen to work with Disney star Demi Lovato. The producer, whose credits include songs by Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, outlined his plans in a video message on YouTube. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Nas has revealed that Kanye West is the main man to beat in Hip-Hop at the moment. The New York rapper, who returns with a new album later this year, spoke about his love for Kanye's 'Monster'. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 The Vaccines have been forced to cancel a gig in Tunbridge Wells, Kent tonight (January 12) due to illness. In a statement, the band's record label said singer Justin Young had undergone a minor throat operation last week and has been ordered to recuperate for a further week. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Dizzee Rascal has been getting boxing lessons from world heavyweight champion David Haye. The British rapper struck up a friendship with Haye after the pair began going to the same London gym. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Chase & Status have been added to the bill for this year's Volvo Snowbombing festival in Austria. The 2011 event takes place at the ski and snowboard resort of Mayrhofen from April 4-9. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Rihanna and Katy Perry have attacked a former Big Brother contestant who launched a Twitter campaign promoting “managed anorexia”. Kenneth Tong, who took part in the 2009 series of the reality show, claimed to be launching a size zero pill, but has since insisted he only said it to gain attention. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 New York Dolls have announced details of their new album, 'Dancing Backward In High Heels'. The record, which is the follow-up to 2009's 'Cause I Sez So', will be released on March 14. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Lady Gaga and Britney Spears are set to perform at this year's Grammy Awards, it has been reported. Gaga, who had been previously rumoured to perform her new single 'Born This Way' at the awards, is now set to appear. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Kate Hudson is expecting a baby with Muse frontman Matt Bellamy, according to reports. The actress, who has been dating the singer since last year, is said to be 14 weeks pregnant. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Basshunter has appeared in court for allegedly sexually assaulting two females in a Scottish nightclub. The DJ, real name Jonas Erik Altberg, was charged under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009 by Police over sexual allegations at Kitty's nightclub in Kirkcaldy in December. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Kings Of Leon drummer Nathan Followill has said his thoughts are with the victims of the floods in Australia. The country has been battered by flooding in recent weeks, with up to 20,000 homes at threat in the third-largest city of Brisbane. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Dananananaykroyd have announced details of a UK tour, to take place in February. The tour will coincide with the as-yet untitled follow-up to 'Hey Everyone', set for release in Spring. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Take That singer Gary Barlow is to perform at a special concert to mark his 40th birthday in London next week. The GB40 event will take place at Shepherd's Bush Empire on January 20 – the same as his birthday. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 The Strokes have confirmed that their new album will be released on March 22. Bassist Nikolai Fraiture made the announcement on his Facebook page after reports began circulating online yesterday (January 11). Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Kanye West spent time in the studio with Lil' Wayne at the weekend, it has emerged. The two rappers' whereabouts were disclosed by Young Money house engineer Mike Banger and rapper Short Dawg in separate messages on Twitter. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Rihanna has further extended her upcoming UK arena tour, set to take place later this year. The singer will now play four additional dates, starting with another show at London's O2 Arena on November 15. Read more >> |
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January 12, 2011
 Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has revealed that lyrics for the band's debut album were written in a porn shop. The singer told The Guardian inspiration for the self-titled effort often came to him while he was in the toilet. Read more >> |
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Muse drummer Dominic Howard has revealed they are concerned about the possible effects the lasers they use at the live gigs could have on their eye sight. Howard told The Sun the band's fears started after they shone the powerful lights onto white balloons that get passed out to the audience during their set. 
Queen's Brian May has said he is “very excited” about the forthcoming biography film about Freddie Mercury. The movie, written by Peter Morgan, will focus on the band’s career up to their landmark performance at Live Aid in 1985. 
Elbow's new album is set to have a "minimal" sound, it has been revealed. 'Build A Rocket Boys', the follow-up to their 2008 Mercury Prize-winning album 'The Seldom Seen Kid', will be released on March 7. 
Ne-Yo has added an additional date to his forthcoming UK arena tour. The US R&B star will now play London's O2 Arena on February 27, as well as his previously announced show the night before (26). 
Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am has said he believes the band's only competition is themselves. In an interview with the Daily Star, the singer said the grouped planned to push boundaries when they record the follow-up to recent album 'The Beginning'. 
Michael Jackson’s doctor is to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter over the singer’s death, a judge has said. The decision came at the end of a six-day preliminary hearing in Los Angeles. 
Take That's reunion with Robbie Williams is to be the subject of an academic debate. The two-day event at the University of Salford will look at the band's comeback, as well as analysing their split in 1996. 
The Chapman Family have announced details of their debut album. The album entitled 'Burn Your Town', is set for release March 7, with single 'Anxiety' released February 28. 
Beady Eye have unveiled the video for their official debut single ‘The Roller’, which is due to be released next month. The video shows the band performing the track in the middle of one of only two motorcycle wall of death's in the UK. 
Rihanna has opened up about her relationship with her estranged father. The singer, who made music history this week, has spoken about how her drug dependant father didn't stop her music career. 
Timbaland has revealed that he is keen to work with Disney star Demi Lovato. The producer, whose credits include songs by Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, outlined his plans in a video message on YouTube. 
Nas has revealed that Kanye West is the main man to beat in Hip-Hop at the moment. The New York rapper, who returns with a new album later this year, spoke about his love for Kanye's 'Monster'. 
The Vaccines have been forced to cancel a gig in Tunbridge Wells, Kent tonight (January 12) due to illness. In a statement, the band's record label said singer Justin Young had undergone a minor throat operation last week and has been ordered to recuperate for a further week. 
Dizzee Rascal has been getting boxing lessons from world heavyweight champion David Haye. The British rapper struck up a friendship with Haye after the pair began going to the same London gym. 
Chase & Status have been added to the bill for this year's Volvo Snowbombing festival in Austria. The 2011 event takes place at the ski and snowboard resort of Mayrhofen from April 4-9. 
Rihanna and Katy Perry have attacked a former Big Brother contestant who launched a Twitter campaign promoting “managed anorexia”. Kenneth Tong, who took part in the 2009 series of the reality show, claimed to be launching a size zero pill, but has since insisted he only said it to gain attention. 
New York Dolls have announced details of their new album, 'Dancing Backward In High Heels'. The record, which is the follow-up to 2009's 'Cause I Sez So', will be released on March 14. 
Lady Gaga and Britney Spears are set to perform at this year's Grammy Awards, it has been reported. Gaga, who had been previously rumoured to perform her new single 'Born This Way' at the awards, is now set to appear. 
Kate Hudson is expecting a baby with Muse frontman Matt Bellamy, according to reports. The actress, who has been dating the singer since last year, is said to be 14 weeks pregnant. 
Basshunter has appeared in court for allegedly sexually assaulting two females in a Scottish nightclub. The DJ, real name Jonas Erik Altberg, was charged under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009 by Police over sexual allegations at Kitty's nightclub in Kirkcaldy in December. 
Kings Of Leon drummer Nathan Followill has said his thoughts are with the victims of the floods in Australia. The country has been battered by flooding in recent weeks, with up to 20,000 homes at threat in the third-largest city of Brisbane. 
Dananananaykroyd have announced details of a UK tour, to take place in February. The tour will coincide with the as-yet untitled follow-up to 'Hey Everyone', set for release in Spring. 
Take That singer Gary Barlow is to perform at a special concert to mark his 40th birthday in London next week. The GB40 event will take place at Shepherd's Bush Empire on January 20 – the same as his birthday. 
The Strokes have confirmed that their new album will be released on March 22. Bassist Nikolai Fraiture made the announcement on his Facebook page after reports began circulating online yesterday (January 11). 
Kanye West spent time in the studio with Lil' Wayne at the weekend, it has emerged. The two rappers' whereabouts were disclosed by Young Money house engineer Mike Banger and rapper Short Dawg in separate messages on Twitter. 
Rihanna has further extended her upcoming UK arena tour, set to take place later this year. The singer will now play four additional dates, starting with another show at London's O2 Arena on November 15. 
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has revealed that lyrics for the band's debut album were written in a porn shop. The singer told The Guardian inspiration for the self-titled effort often came to him while he was in the toilet.