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Ringo Starr: Beatles may have reunited if all alive

10 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Ringo Starr says the Beatles may have reunited by now had they all survived. The 72-year-old musician and his former bandmate Sir Paul McCartney have both gone on to have successful music careers since the band split in 1970, but Ringo likes to…

The Wanted's confirm Justin Bieber collaboration

10 Jun 2013

Music gossip

The Wanted have confirmed Justin Bieber will appear on their new album. The 'All Time Low' hitmakers have revealed the follow-up to 2011's 'Battleground' will feature a collaboration with the 'Baby' singer, along with fellow Brit Rita Ora and many…

Kanye West changes album with Rick Rubin

10 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Kanye West asked Rick Rubin to make changes to his new album 'Yeezus' - just two weeks before it is due to be released. The rapper has reportedly made executives at his Def Jam record label "crazy" by drafting in the super-producer - the co-founder…

Liam Gallagher pleased with musical children

10 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Liam Gallagher wants his children to follow him into a career in music. The Beady Eye star would "without a doubt" recommend life in a band to his sons - 13-year-old Lennon from his marriage to Patsy Kensit and Gene, 11, from his relationship with…

PSY inspired by Freddie Mercury

10 Jun 2013

Music gossip

PSY wanted to be Freddie Mercury while growing up. The 'Gangnam Style' hitmaker found himself mesmerised with Queen's live performance at London's Wembley Stadium in 1986 and admits he would watch it on loop when a child in South Korea, admiring the…

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Beady Eye embracing change

10 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Beady Eye's new album is all about "growth and change". The band's second record, 'BE', comes out today (10.06.13) and producer Dave Sitek, who worked on it, is excited to see the reaction it gets. In a voice over on a video teaser for the album…

Jennifer Lopez: Women rule music

8 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Jennifer Lopez believes "women have taken over the music industry". The 'Live it Up' hitmaker insists she's been in the trade for so long that she's definitely "here to stay" and that a lot of male artists aren't doing as well because females have…

Emeli Sande fan Liam Gallagher

8 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Liam Gallagher is a fan of Emeli Sande. The 40-year-old rock hellraiser doesn't have much time for the current rock scene, but admits a soft spot for Scottish pop star Emeli, and US crooner Bruno Mars. He said: "[Rock groups like] Palma Violets…

Jon Bon Jovi: Bieber should make his own mistakes

7 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Jon Bon Jovi thinks Justin Bieber should be left to make his own mistakes. The 'Livin' On a Prayer' singer knows how hard growing up in the spotlight can be, but doesn't think young stars such as Justin - who has displayed erratic behaviour of late…

Black Sabbath had drugs flown in on 'private plane'

7 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Black Sabbath use to have cocaine flown in to them by "private plane". The heavy metal band reunited its original line up - Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler - in November 2011 and the quartet admit their 70s heydays were out of…

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Brian Wilson working on new solo album

7 Jun 2013

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Brian Wilson is working on a new solo album. The Beach Boys singer has announced he is recording and self-producing his 11th studio album with Capitol Music Group at Ocean Way Studios in Hollywood after being inspired by his band's comeback album…

Gary Barlow desperate for Agnetha Fältskog duet

7 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Gary Barlow is desperate to duet with Agnetha Fältskog. After co-writing a track for the ABBA star's comeback album, 'A', released last month, the Take That frontman has begged the Swedish star to let him join her on stage in the future. Speaking…

Adrian Belew quits Nine Inch Nails

7 Jun 2013

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Adrian Belew has quit Nine Inch Nails. The 63-year-old guitarist has parted ways with the band after a discussion with frontman Trent Reznor - who was inspired by Adrian to reform the group - in which the pair concluded his involvement was "not…

Manic Street Preachers: Richard Hawley is 'great'

7 Jun 2013

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Manic Street Preachers think Richard Hawley is a "great man". The 'A Design For Life' band are working hard on a follow up from 2010 album 'Postcards from a Young Man' and are thrilled with the contribution made by the Sheffield-born musician…

Elton John: Queens of the Stone Age album is one of the best

7 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Sir Elton John thinks Queens of the Stone Age's new album is the "best rock album" in the past five or six years. The 66-year-old singer heaped praise on the group for their 'Like Clockwork' record after making a guest appearance on the album, and…

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Black Sabbath wrote 13 lyrics under pressure

6 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Black Sabbath wrote all the lyrics to '13' the night before they were recorded. Bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler was under pressure to come up with the ideas for the band's latest album - their first with vocalist Ozzy Osbourne in 33 years - and…

Alexandra Burke leaves RCA

6 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Alexandra Burke has parted ways with RCA records. The 'Broken Heels' singer left the company amicably last month after signing a management deal in the US to work with Kevin Liles, who helped launch the careers of Jay-Z and Kanye West. Speaking…

Miranda Lambert wins big at CMT Awards

6 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Miranda Lambert picked up two prizes at the CMT Music Awards last night (05.06.13). The 29-year-old star was the big winner on the night, claiming the Female Video of the Year prize for 'Mama's Broken Heart' and she also took home the CMT Performance…

Nine Inch Nails announce new album Hesitation Marks

6 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Nine Inch Nails will release their new album in September. The industrial band today (06.06.13) premiered their first single in five years, 'Came Back Haunted', and used the opportunity to announce details of their upcoming record 'Hesitation Marks'…

Pharrell didn't predict Get Lucky success

6 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Pharrell Williams had "no idea" 'Get Lucky' would become so popular. The hip-hop star is overwhelmed by the success of his collaboration with French duo Daft Punk - who marked their comeback with the track - and although he knew it would do well…

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Josh Homme's near car crash with One Tree Hill star

6 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Josh Homme was nearly in a car crash with an actress from 'One Tree Hill'. The Queens of the Stone Age rocker has recalled how one evening he had been driving his expensive 1967 Camaro car through the Hollywood Hills when he saw a Range Rover heading…

Liam Gallagher to replace Noel with a teddy?

5 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Liam Gallagher is planning to replace his brother with a teddy bear. The Beady Eye frontman has a continuing feud with his ex-Oasis bandmate and sibling, Noel, and wants to take a swearing toy bear - based on the titular character from the film…

Kodaline 'anxious' about release of debut album

5 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Kodaline are "anxious" about releasing their debut album. The Dublin rockers are set to release their first ever record, 'In a Perfect World', later this month and while they are proud of the finished piece, the band can't help but worry about how…

Taylor Swift wants Jagger friendship after gig

5 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Taylor Swift wants to be "friends forever" with Sir Mick Jagger following their duet on Monday night (03.06.13). The 'I Knew You Were Trouble' hitmaker took to the stage with The Rolling Stones frontman to perform a stripped back version of the…

Michael Kiwanuka reflects beliefs through music

5 Jun 2013

Music gossip

Michael Kiwanuka wants to keep his beliefs alive through his music. The former session musician began a solo career after releasing his debut album 'Home Again' last year and the London-born singer hopes to create a distinct sound for himself…