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£30m Adele named UK's richest young musician 2013

11 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Adele has been named the UK's richest young musician. The 24-year-old singer has topped the list of music millionaires under-30 in the Sunday Times' Rich List 2013 for a second consecutive year after amassing an estimated £30 million fortune - a 50…

Meat Loaf cries on stage as he thanks fans

11 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Meat Loaf cried on stage as he performed what could be his last ever concert in London last night (10.04.13). The 65-year-old rocker paid an emotional tribute to his fans at his 'Last at Bat Tour' show at The O2 arena thanking them for supporting him…

Rod Stewart 'can't wait' for the Faces reunion

11 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Rod Stewart "can't wait" for the Faces reunion. The musician is excited about joining forces with his former bandmates, who hired Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall as vocals following their return in 2009 after Rod opted out, because he thinks it will…

Hayley Williams had to overcome writer's block

11 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Hayley Williams had writer's block for two months when making Paramore's latest album. The 'Now' band released their self-titled fourth record this week, and lead singer Hayley admits the pressure of coming up with ideas for songs got to her, and…

Beady Eye track was written for Oasis

11 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Beady Eye's new single was originally intended for an Oasis album. The group - which comprises former Oasis members Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer, Chris Sharrock and Andy Bell, and former Kasabian rocker Jay Mehler - previewed new track 'Flick Of The…

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Yeah Yeah Yeahs worry about being 'middle-aged'

11 Apr 2013

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The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are worried about being a "middle-aged" band. The indie trio - comprised of Karen O, Nick Zinner and Brian Chase - are set to release their new album 'Mosquito' later this month, but are concerned their age will cause them to fall…

Geri Halliwell writes album in 'magical Welsh shed'

10 Apr 2013

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Geri Halliwell has written some of her comeback album in a "magical shed" in Wales. The Spice Girls singer had "fun" penning three hits for her new record with songwriter Amy Wadge - who wrote 'Gold Rush' with Ed Sheeran - in a "ginger bread house…

Meat Loaf: Adele needs to relax

10 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Adele needs to "take it easy" and start looking after her precious voice, says Meat Loaf. 'Bat out of Hell' star Meat is on his farewell tour after battling ill health, including a knee replacement, concussions and a cyst on his vocal cords in recent…

Daft Punk to showcase album in Australia

10 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Daft Punk will showcase their new album at an agricultural show in an Australian farming town. The 'Da Funk' duo have chosen Wee Waa, New South Wales, Australia, as the location they will launch new album 'Random Access Memories' On May 17. The…

Jon Bon Jovi denies Richie Sambora feud

10 Apr 2013

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Richie Sambora didn't quit Bon Jovi's Because We Can tour over money. Singer Jon Bon Jovi insists the guitarist - who suddenly left the band ahead of a show in Calgary, Canada on April 2 - hasn't fallen out with him over finances, as suggested by…

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Beady Eye name album BE

10 Apr 2013

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Beady Eye have named their new album 'BE'. The 'Flick of the Finger' group will release the follow-up to 2011's 'Different Gear, Still Speeding' on June 10. Frontman Liam Gallagher - who is joined in the band by fellow ex-Oasis members Liam…

Liam Gallagher announces tracklisting?

10 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Liam Gallagher appears to have unveiled the tracklisting for Beady Eye's new album. The frontman posted a series of cryptic messages on his Twitter page earlier this afternoon (09.04.13), sparking speculation it is the song titles of the band's…

Mark Owen records album in back garden

9 Apr 2013

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Mark Owen recorded his comeback album in his back garden. The Take That singer recorded his first solo effort in eight years, 'The Art Of Doing Nothing' in a shed he calls "the rabbit hutch" at the back of his house. A source told The Sun…

Adele leads the way

9 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Adele's 'Someone Like You' is the most downloaded track of all time in the UK. The British music industry is celebrating a milestone as the total number of digital singles sold hit the one billion mark last night (08.04.13). According to the…

Jessie J excited about fusion

9 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Jessie J "can't wait" to perform at Fusion Festival. The 'Price Tag' star is looking forward to headlining the new festival in Birmingham, England, not only because of the line-up, but also as it helps raise money for charity The Prince's…

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Fleetwood Mac to release new EP

9 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Fleetwood Mac will release a new EP later this week. The band will be putting out their first new material since their 'Say You Will' album from 2003, including new track 'Sad Angel'. The band - Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and…

Rita Ora: self belief gave me success

9 Apr 2013

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Rita Ora's self-belief is the secret to her success. The 'How We Do (Party)' singer feels her confidence helped her reach the top of the UK charts by the age of 22 and even when things were tough she never gave up on herself. Speaking to…

Rolling Stones announce extra London date

9 Apr 2013

Music gossip

The Rolling Stones have announced a second gig at London's Hyde Park. The 'Brown Sugar' hitmakers - whose Barclaycard presents British Summer Time show on July 6 sold out in just five minutes last Friday (05.04.13) - will return to the festival on 13…

Avril Lavigne's Radiohead tribute

9 Apr 2013

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Avril Lavigne references Radiohead on her new track. The 'Sk8r Boi' hitmaker has released a new song, 'Here's To Never Growing Up' - co-written with fiance Chad Kroeger and taken from her forthcoming fifth album - and the lyrics reference the Thom…

Robbie Williams' sex tour

9 Apr 2013

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Robbie Williams has vowed to have "a lot of live sex on stage" during his 'Take The Crown' tour this year. The 39-year-old singer - who has six-month-old daughter Theodora 'Teddy' Rose with wife Ayda Field -has promised fans there will be "nudity…

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Miranda Lambert wins big at ACM Awards

8 Apr 2013

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Miranda Lambert was the big winner at the 2013 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards last night (07.04.13), picking up three prizes. The 29-year-old star beat off competition from Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride and Kacey Musgraves…

Beady Eye debut Flick of the Finger

8 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Beady Eye have previewed new track 'Flick of the Finger'. The group debuted the song on Californian radio station KCRW, and it sees them move from the guitar driven indie rock of their debut, 'Different Gear, Still Speeding' to a spaced-out…

Bill Wyman won't reunite with The Rolling Stones

8 Apr 2013

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Bill Wyman has "better things to do" than play with The Rolling Stones again. The 76-year-old bassist was with the band for three decades until 1993 and joined them for the first of their 50 and Counting shows in London last year, but feels the "time…

Kelly Rowland teams with Beyonce on solo album

8 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Kelly Rowland teams up with Beyonce and Michelle Williams on 'Talk A Good Game'. The 'Kisses Down Low' singer recorded a song with her former Destiny's Child bandmates for her latest solo album, which she describes as having a "soul" sound. She…

Kasabian's new album sounds 'electrocuted'

8 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Kasabian's new album sounds as if it's been "electrocuted". The 'Shoot the Runner' rockers are currently recording the follow up to 2011's 'Velociraptor!' and frontman Tom Meighan says the songs are more "heavy" than their previous work. He told…