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Cheryl Cole releases A Million Lights tracklist

Music Gossip

24 May 2012

Cheryl Cole has released the tracklisting and artwork for 'A Million Lights'. The 'Call My Name' hitmaker is to release her third album on June 18, featuring tracks produced by Calvin Harris, Naughty Boy, Eminem collaborator Alex Da Kid, Beema Boys…

Snow Patrol, Kasabian and Nicki Minaj join The Stone Roses on T in the Park line-up 2012

Noel Gallagher and Florence and the Machine also on bill

23 Feb 2012

It was announced this morning that Kasabian and Snow Patrol would be the other main headliners at this year’s T in the Park (Fri 6 – Sun 8 Jul). Festival director and DF Concerts main man Geoff Ellis was excited to welcome the Brit bands to the T…

Calvin Harris

10 Sep 2009

The Dumfries born disk jockey and all round music maestro is riding high on the success of his latest album ‘Ready For The Weekend’ charting at number one in the UK, cementing his position as the premier recording DJ in Britain. His first album, the 80s…

Rita Ora turned down Cheryl's Call My Name

Music Gossip

25 Apr 2012

Rita Ora turned down the chance to record Cheryl Cole's new song 'Call My Name'. The 'Hot Right Now' singer was originally offered the tune - written and produced by Calvin Harris - but didn't record it because it is similar in style to other recent…

Film You Instead shot at music festival - David Mackenzie interview

Hallam Foe and Young Adam director on making a film at T in the Park

18 Feb 2011

David Mackenzie, director of Hallam Foe and Young Adam, discusses his new movie You Instead, a rock'n'roll romcom that aims to capture the excitement of T in the Park.

The Hot 100 2008

11 Dec 2008

It’s been a helluva year. 2008 has been a time of significant global change, socially, politically and culturally, with Scotland no exception. So here, for your delectation, is The List’s pick of the 100 people, places and things that rocked our world…

Leftfield, 2ManyDJs, Swedish House Mafia and Calvin Harris join T in the Park 2011

More dance acts added to 2011’s already impressive festival line-up

16 Mar 2011

Leftfield have been announced as headliners in the Slam tent at this year’s T in the Park, while the dance line-up gets even stronger across the weekend as Swedish House Mafia, Calvin Harris, 2ManyDJs, Felix da Housecat, Benga & Youngman and Silicone…

A look at Deadmau5's rise to fame

The Canadian DJ and producer set for Braehead Glasgow show with Magnetic Man and Calvin Harris

10 Dec 2010

How the hell did Deadmau5 get so big? The Canadian DJ and producer has been a powerful force on the commercial end of the dance music circuit for a couple of years now of course, but this month is set to prove he’s no longer just another face in a crowd…

Muse, Eminem and Kasabian are T in the Park 2010 headliners

The Prodigy, Jay-Z and Vampire Weekend also on Balado festival bill

23 Feb 2010

Muse, Eminem and Kasabian will headline the main stage at T In The Park 2010. Other major acts on the bill include Black Eyed Peas, The Prodigy and Jay-Z. The festival dates are Friday 9th. Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July 2010. The campsite is…

Calvin Harris - Ready for the Weekend

16 Aug 2009

(Columbia) Remember that bit in George Orwell’s 1984 when he’s talking about a boot stamping on a human face forever, and the futility of it all? That’s the despair felt after just 30 minutes of Calvin Harris’ second long-playing offering. Not that…

Calvin Harris' drunken dive shame

Celebrity Gossip

20 Jun 2009

Calvin Harris gave up alcohol after he dived into a crowd at a music festival. The 'I'm Not Alone' hitmaker - who has been teetotal for eight months - quit drinking following several embarrassing incidents which resulted in him throwing himself into…

Tinie Tempah going back to basics

Music Gossip

19 Apr 2012

Tinie Tempah is going "back to basics" on his new album. The 'Pass Out' hitmaker has promised the record, which is provisionally titled 'Demonstration', will have a more "raw, indie, underground" sound than his 2010 debut 'Disc-Overy', and admitted…

Ne-Yo and Calvin Harris collaborate

Music Gossip

20 Mar 2012

Ne-Yo says there was "no way" his collaboration with Calvin Harris can go wrong. The 'Closer' hitmaker has teamed up with Calvin for 'Let's Go' - a track which will be used as the soundtrack to Pepsi's global 2012 'Kick in the Mix' campaign - and is…

Jake Shears' album excitement

Music Gossip

15 Mar 2012

Jake Shears "can't wait" for Scissor Sisters to release new music. The eccentric front-man - who stars in the band alongside Ana Matronic, Babydaddy, Del Marquis and Randy Real - is excited about their forthcoming release 'Magic Hour' and is looking…

Scissor Sisters announce Magic Hour

Music Gossip

13 Mar 2012

Scissor Sisters have announced new album, 'Magic Hour'. The camp 'Filthy/Gorgeous' group will release the album on May 28, preceded by Calvin Harris produced single 'Only The Horses' a week earlier. Speaking about the track, singer Jake Shears…

Dizzee Rascal's US album

Music Gossip

9 Mar 2012

Dizzee Rascal's next album will be his most American yet. The British rapper is busy making his fifth studio record and wants it to have more of a US-feel, so is basing himself in Miami, Florida, and working with top American producers. He said…

Dizzee Rascal wants Calvin on new album

Music Gossip

15 Feb 2012

Dizzee Rascal wants Calvin Harris to "come up with something" for his new album. The rapper worked with the producer on his first ever UK number one, 'Dance Wiv Me', and again on his track 'Holiday' from his 'Tongue N' Cheek' album, and is keen to…

Rihanna, Calvin Harris and deadmau5 sign up for charity concert

Music Gossip

1 Feb 2012

Rihanna, Calvin Harris and deadmau5 are to headline a charity concert in Los Angeles later this month. The acts will perform at the House of Blues in Los Angeles on February 12 - the same night as the Grammys - for the exclusive show, which will…

Calvin Harris' marathon 24 hours

Music Gossip

14 Sep 2011

Calvin Harris played four shows in 24 hours at the weekend. The 'Acceptable in the 80s' hitmaker admitted he had learned to sleep whenever he could to get through the gruelling shows, which took place across North America and the Caribbean. He…

Calvin Harris produced Tinchy single

Music Gossip

2 Sep 2011

Calvin Harris has collaborated with Tinchy Stryder on the rapper's next single. The 'Ready for the Weekend' hitmaker produced Tinchy's new song, 'Off the Record', and despite the fact they've been chart rivals for years, Tinchy says they had a good…

Chris Brown and Calvin Harris settle dispute

Music Gossip

25 Aug 2011

Chris Brown is like Calvin Harris' "best friend", even though he accused him of stealing one of his songs. Scottish DJ Calvin had expressed his upset after hearing Chris' single 'Yeahx3', as he felt it bared a strong resemblance to his own track…

Rihanna praises Calvin Harris

Music Gossip

29 Jul 2011

Calvin Harris is to join Rihanna on her UK tour. The 27-year-old DJ has been confirmed as the main support act for the 'S&M' hitmaker's 28 'Loud' concerts - which take place in Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool and London between October and…

Calvin Harris 'no longer a frontman'

Music Gossip

13 Jul 2011

Calvin Harris insists he is no longer a frontman. The 'Ready For The Weekend' hitmaker - who has replaced Duran Duran as a headline act at the 2011 Virgin Media V Festival - admits he prefers producing and DJ-ing on his tracks to singing. He told…

Calvin Harris tests tracks in bathroom

Music Gossip

16 Jun 2011

Calvin Harris tests his music out in the toilet. The 'Bounce' singer revealed he makes sure his tracks "go off" by playing them on the bathroom floor to ensure the bass is loud enough. He said: "DJs don't have to worry about playing my music…

Dizzee Rascal can't find Calvin Harris

Music Gossip

28 May 2011

Dizzee Rascal wants to work with Calvin Harris again but he can't get in touch with him. The pair teamed up on the rapper's hits 'Dance Wiv Me' and 'Holiday' and Dizzee admitted he is desperate to collaborate with the DJ again, but his pal is too…