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Godlike Genius gong for Paul Weller

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:40:24 +0000

Paul Weller is to receive a top honorary prize at this year's NME Awards, the annual Godlike Genius title.

White Stripes blast 'war' advert

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:24:14 +0000

The White Stripes have said the US Air Force Reserve made unauthorised use of their song Fell In Love With A Girl during an advert that ran during Sunday's American football Super Bowl.

Ex-Beatle Macca visits the Commons

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:19:26 +0000

Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney made a surprise, unheralded, visit to the public gallery of the Commons.

Go West set for UK tour in April

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:29:15 +0000

Go West are to embark on a 25th anniversary concert tour of the UK in April.

Lil Wayne sentence due in gun case

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:29:11 +0000

Lil Wayne is due to be sentenced after pleading guilty in a gun possession case.

Haiti charity single makes history

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:49:07 +0000

The star-studded cover of Everybody Hurts has become the fastest-selling charity single this century.

Leona's Bleeding Love tops poll

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:29:16 +0000

Leona Lewis hit Bleeding Love has been crowned the top tune for the UK's romantics.

Hollywood star for ex-Beatle Ringo

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:59:07 +0000

A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has been added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of the sidewalk attraction's groundbreaking.

Godlike Genius gong for Paul Weller

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:19:26 +0000

Paul Weller is to receive a top honorary prize at this year's NME Awards, the annual Godlike Genius title.

Dame Kiri's Classical Brits honour

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:04:52 +0000

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Classical Brits.

Jackson doctor pleads not guilty

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:39:08 +0000

Michael Jackson's doctor has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter over the death of the pop star.

Ant and Dec attend Leddra's gig

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:24:35 +0000

Ant and Dec were among the celebrities spotted at Leddra Chapman's London gig.

Doctor charged over Jackson death

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:19:59 +0000

Michael Jackson's doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter over the pop singer's death.

Leona Lewis: I'm staying positive

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:14:49 +0000

Leona Lewis has vowed that she will still meet fans despite being punched at a book signing.

Blondie and Katie's forest dates

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:14:46 +0000

Blondie and Katie Melua are heading to the forest - for some magical woodland shows.

Bon Jovi's classic British shows

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:14:44 +0000

Bon Jovi are set to devote UK shows to some of their classic albums from start to finish.

Stars raise thousands for Haiti

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:14:36 +0000

A sale of music goodies donated by the likes of Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys raised a final total of more than £120,000 to help rebuild Haiti, organisers said.

Akon set to present radio show

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:04:08 +0000

Akon is taking to the airwaves - as he becomes a presenter for 95.8 Capital FM.

Solange 'a proud mum' at Grammys

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:14:14 +0000

Solange Knowles has admitted she was a bit nervous when Rihanna and Jay-Z took her young son on stage with them at the Grammy Awards.

Chris Daughtry's daytime struggle

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:14:09 +0000

Chris Daughtry has said his band's biggest challenge ahead of their performance at the Super Bowl was getting themselves hyped up so early in the day.

Townshend impressed by Super Bowl

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:14:08 +0000

Pete Townshend has said he was impressed with the fans at the Super Bowl, despite receiving a less than enthusiastic reception for his band The Who's half-time performance.

McElderry: Haiti single is relevant

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:14:06 +0000

Joe McElderry thinks Everybody Hurts is a good choice for the Haiti charity single.

Pop star Rihanna to release a book

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:14:06 +0000

Rihanna has revealed she is working on a coffee table book.

The Kooks set for Mallorca gig

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:04:15 +0000

The Kooks and Zane Lowe are to launch the new Mallorca Rocks hotel in Magaluf.

Review: Kelly Clarkson, The Olympia, Dublin

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0000

IT'S slightly surreal that a multi-million selling 'American Idol' winner is playing the intimate confines of the Olympia rather than the cavernous O2.

Harry to make Brits appearance

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:19:23 +0000

Music fan Prince Harry will appear on screen at this year's Brit Awards, it has been announced.