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Nile Rodgers taught Daft Punk 'Chic tricks'

25 May 2013

Music gossip

Nile Rodgers has taught Daft Punk "Chic tricks". The disco legend was honoured to be approached by the French music duo for their current album 'Random Access Memories' and enjoyed the experience of taking the pair on a journey through his musical…

One Direction make Jake Bugg feel 'disheartened'

25 May 2013

Music gossip

Jake Bugg says One Direction make him feel "disheartened". The 'Seen It All' singer - who has been involved in a war of words with the 'Little Things' group for several months now - says he would never join a boy band as he doesn't consider them real…

Jessie J and James Arthur to support Justin Timberlake

24 May 2013

Music gossip

Jessie J and James Arthur are set to support Justin Timberlake in Dublin. The 'Domino' hitmaker and 'X Factor' winner are delighted to be joining the "legend" of a singer when he plays at Phoenix Park in the Irish capital on Wednesday July 10 during…

Wretch 32 wants to inspire troubled youth

24 May 2013

Music gossip

Wretch 32 hopes his new single can help troubled youngsters turn their lives around. The 28-year-old rapper got into trouble over a string of petty crimes when growing up in Tottenham, north London, and his latest track, 'Doing OK', explores how he…

Nile Rodgers thought Marvin Gaye hated Chic

24 May 2013

Music gossip

Nile Rodgers thought Marvin Gaye "hated" his band for 30 years. The 'Le Freak' guitarist's band, Chic, played one show at the Kool Jazz Festival in California where the audience were so rowdy after their performance the police feared there would be…

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Swim Deep 'go through phases' with songs

24 May 2013

Music gossip

Swim Deep "go through phases" with their songs. The 'She Changes the Weather' group recorded their debut album, 'Where the Heaven Are We', at the end of last year and admit their feelings toward the different songs they have recorded keeps changing…

Avril Lavigne 'pushed' boundaries for new album

24 May 2013

Music gossip

Avril Lavigne "pushed" her boundaries for her new album. The 28-year-old singer is set to release her follow up from 2011's 'Goodbye Lullaby' and has thoroughly explored her emotions for the record, insisting she is proud for having a "completely…

Mariah Carey sings for Central Park

24 May 2013

Music gossip

Mariah Carey sang a medley of her best loved songs on 'Good Morning America' today (24.05.13) and nearly suffered a wardrobe malfunction. The '#Beautiful' singer launched the US breakfast TV show's annual summer concert series with a set featuring…

Liam Gallagher blasts Daft Punk

24 May 2013

Music gossip

Liam Gallagher has blasted Daft Punk's new single. The Beady Eye frontman insists he could've written 'Get Lucky' in "a f***ing hour" and can't understand the "fuss" surrounding the French duo's track, which has already sold half a million copies in…

Liam Gallager loves Lionel Richie's Hello

24 May 2013

Music gossip

Liam Gallagher could listen to 'Hello' by Lionel Richie on repeat. The 'Flick of the Finger' singer said if he was stuck on desert island with only one record he'd choose the smooth R&B vocalist's classic 1984 single, particularly for its irony…

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The Backstreet Boys put song power in fans hands

23 May 2013

Music gossip

The Backstreet Boys will have a "wild card song" on their In A World Like This tour. The boy band - Brian Littrell, A.J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson - will soon embark on their 20th anniversary shows and are pulling out…

JLS and Beach Boys to headline A Day at the Park

23 May 2013

Music gossip

JLS and the Beach Boys will headline A Day at the Park at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park. Boy band JLS - who will go their separate ways following their 'Goodbye' tour at the end of this year - will join the 'Good Vibrations' band…

Olly Murs: UK fans don't give me enough credit

23 May 2013

Music gossip

Olly Murs thinks his US fans give him more credit for his talent. The singer - who was runner-up on the UK version of 'The X Factor' in 2009 - believes rising to fame on reality TV has harmed his credibility in his home country, whereas his US fans…

No new Sugababes songs until late 2014

23 May 2013

Music gossip

Sugababes are unlikely to release new material until late 2014. The trio - Amelle Berrabah, Heidi Range and Jade Ewen - have been on hiatus for over a year to work on other ventures, and though they are "still talking", are unlikely to put anything…

Josh Homme helped by Nine Inch Nails' Trent Razor

23 May 2013

Music gossip

Josh Homme turned to Nine Inch Nails' Trent Razor for help on Queens of the Stone Age's new album. The 39-year-old rocker admits he felt "completely lost" after the band's 2007 record 'Era Vulgari' and called upon the skills of the fellow musician…

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Lionel Richie advises Bruno Mars

23 May 2013

Music gossip

Bruno Mars seeks advice from Lionel Richie. The 'Grenade' hitmaker is a big fan of the 63-year-old singer and after going to see one of his live shows, he asked the 'Hello' star for tips on career longevity. Lionel said: "The new generation are…

Josh Homme: Dave Grohl is an 'amazing friend'

23 May 2013

Music gossip

Josh Homme says Dave Grohl was an "amazing friend" while recording '... Like Clockwork'. Flame-haired rocker Josh turned to his good friend to help out with Queens of the Stone Age's upcoming album after having to let drummer Joey Castillo go from…

Little Mix advised to 'be themselves' by One Direction

22 May 2013

Music gossip

One Direction have advised Little Mix to "be themselves" while breaking the US. The 'Little Things' hitmakers are close to the 'Wings' group having both sprung from 'The X Factor' and members Zayn Malik and Perrie Edwards being in a relationship, and…

Swim Deep take friends on tour

22 May 2013

Music gossip

Swim Deep always take their friends on tour so it never seems like work. The 'Honey' band recruit their closest pals to be their road crew, so they always have people outside the band they can turn to for advice. Singer Austin Williams told BANG…

Jon Bon Jovi opens up about Richie Sambora

22 May 2013

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Jon Bon Jovi has hinted Richie Sambora pulled out of their tour due to alcohol abuse. The Bon Jovi guitarist announced his departure from their Because We Can Tour last month citing "personal issues" and up until now the band have remained quiet as…

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Kelly Rowland unveils Talk A Good Game track listing

22 May 2013

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Kelly Rowland has unveiled the track listing for her new album 'Talk A Good Game'. The 32-year-old singer is preparing to release her highly anticipated fourth studio album following 2011's 'Here I Am' - which peaked at number three in the US album…

Lionel Richie and J-Lo sign up for British Summer Time Hyde Park

22 May 2013

Music gossip

Lionel Richie and Jennifer Lopez will close Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park. 'Hello' hitmaker Lionel and Latin diva Jennifer have been added as headliners to the 10 day festival of music, art, film and sport in central London for…

Jessie J cuts out swearing on new album

22 May 2013

Music gossip

Jessie J has banned swear words from her new album. The 25-year-old singer wants the follow up to her 2011 debut 'Who You Are' to be more family friendly, so decided to clean up her act. Speaking during a Google + fan hangout, Jessie said: "On my…

David Bowie pays tribute to Trevor Bolder

22 May 2013

Music gossip

David Bowie has paid tribute to "great man" Trevor Bolder, who has died of cancer. The 62-year-old bassist - who was a member of the singer's legendary Spiders From Mars band and performed on his albums 'Hunky Dory', 'Ziggy Stardust', 'Aladdin Sane…

Prince signs new record deal

22 May 2013

Music gossip

Prince has signed a new record deal that will also help promote upcoming talent. The 'Purple Rain' hitmaker - who famously changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol in a row over musical rights with former label Warner - will allow Kobalt Music…