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Adele

Adele leads Ivor Novello nominations

Music Gossip

17 Apr 2012

Adele has received four nominations for the Ivor Novello Awards. The British singer/songwriter leads the way for this year's coveted songwriting honours with nominations for 'Rolling In The Deep' in the Best Song Musically and Lyrically category…

Anthony Kiedis

Red Hot Chili Peppers to headline Lollapalooza

Music Gossip

11 Apr 2012

The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys and Black Sabbath will headline this year's Lollapalooza festival. The trio will be joined at the three-day Chicago music event by a diverse range of acts which also includes Florence and the Machine, Jack…

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Florence Welch free on stage

Music Gossip

5 Apr 2012

Florence Welch experiences "freedom" when she's on stage. The Florence + the Machine singer enjoys performing at her shows because she is on her own and fells no pressure from anyone telling her what to do. She said: "When I'm on stage, no one can…

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Florence + the Machine nearly moved to tears by track

Music Gossip

30 Mar 2012

Florence + the Machine "almost cried" when recording 'Breath Of Life'. Singer Florence Welch wrote the new song for the soundtrack to Hollywood film 'Snow White And The Huntsman', and was almost overwhelmed when she saw the results performed by an…

Florence and The Machine - SECC, Glasgow, Mon 12 Mar

Florence and The Machine - SECC, Glasgow, Mon 12 Mar

Stunning show from the 21st century diva

(4 stars)27 Mar 2012

Has Florence Welch ever told you about the time she flew up to Glasgow on a whim to visit a friend who lives in a castle in the Highlands? The four-hour bus journey that followed – still in her pyjamas – took her through Lochgilphead, where her Scottish…

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Florence Welch's bloody birthday

Music Gossip

14 Mar 2012

Florence Welch's most memorable birthday involved "blood and crowd surfing." The Florence + the Machine singer celebrated her 24th birthday at Britain's Reading festival in 2009, and admits it ended in "carnage." She told NME magazine: "I woke up…

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Florence + the Machine thrill Alexandra Palace

Music Gossip

11 Mar 2012

Florence + the Machine thrilled a crowd including Kate Moss at London's Alexandra Palace this week. Singer Florence Welch and her backing band - boosted by a choir and string section - performed three sold-out dates at the prestigious venue between…

Kasabian

Kasabian named Best British Band at NME Awards

Music Gossip

29 Feb 2012

Kasabian were named Best British Band at the NME Awards tonight (29.02.12). The 'Rewired' group beat off competition from Arctic Monkeys, Biffy Clyro, Foals and Muse to land the prize - and singer Tom Meighan used their acceptance speech to pay…

will.i.am

will.i.am's dream music

Music Gossip

24 Feb 2012

will.i.am wrote 'I Gotta Feeling' in his sleep. The Black Eyed Peas star claims the 2009 track - which is the most downloaded song of all time and has sold around 13 million units worldwide - was one of many that stems from a vision he had in a dream…

Adele

Adele wins two BRITs

Music Gossip

21 Feb 2012

Adele is "incredibly proud" to have scooped two prizes at tonight's (20.02.12) BRIT Awards. The 23-year-old singer - who took home six prizes at the Grammy awards last weekend - took home the first and last awards of the evening, Best Female Solo…

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Florence Welch's BRITs musical

Music Gossip

21 Feb 2012

Florence Welch views the BRIT Awards as like a "stage musical". The Florence And The Machine singer - who scooped the Critics' Choice Award in 2009 and Best Album for 'Lungs' in 2010 - will perform at tonight's (21.02.12) ceremony, where she is…

Sir Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney to play Teenager Cancer Trust show

Music Gossip

21 Feb 2012

Sir Paul McCartney has been added to the line-up for this year's Teenage Cancer Trust gigs. The Beatles legend will kick-off the run of shows at London's Royal Albert Hall in aid of the charity on March 29, followed by 'Changed The Way You Kissed…

Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker

Pulp to play Teenage Cancer Trust show

Music Gossip

20 Feb 2012

Pulp are to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust next month. The reformed group - who made their live return last year after an eight-year absence - will headline the prestigious venue on March 31, the day after rapper…

Noel Gallagher

Noel Gallagher and Chris Martin to duet at BRITs

Music Gossip

9 Feb 2012

Chris Martin and Noel Gallagher will duet at the BRIT Awards. The Coldplay frontman looks set to join the High Flying Birds rocker on stage during his performance at the ceremony, which takes place on February 21 at London's O2 Arena. BRITs host…

Noel Gallagher

Noel Gallagher to play at NME Awards 2012

Music Gossip

2 Feb 2012

Noel Gallagher is confirmed to play at the NME Awards 2012. The 'Dream On' hitmaker will perform at the ceremony at London's O2 Academy in Brixton on February 29, where he will pick up the NME Godlike Genius Award - the highest accolade bestowed at…

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Florence Welch's mother cried with worry at Ceremonials

Music Gossip

31 Jan 2012

Florence Welch's mother cried with worry when she first heard 'Ceremonials'. The ' No Light, No Light' singer put many of her darker feelings into her second album, which led her mother to worry for her welfare. Florence explained: "My mum said…

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Florence Welch's 'hard' emotional songs

Music Gossip

27 Jan 2012

Florence Welch finds it "hard" performing some of her emotional songs. The Florence + The Machine singer - who has recently been romantically linked with charity boss James Nesbitt following the breakdown of her relationship with magazine editor…

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Florence Welch 'devastated' by Winehouse death

Music Gossip

25 Jan 2012

Florence Welch was "devastated" when Amy Winehouse died. The Florence + The Machine singer has been linked to perform at a tribute concert for the singer - who was found dead at her London home last July - and says she would be "honoured" to be a…

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Florence + The Machine announce US tour

Music Gossip

24 Jan 2012

Florence + the Machine have announced a string of US tour dates. The 'No Light, No Light' hitmakers insist the shows will not be "extravagant", opting instead to focus on the strength of the music during the 16 concerts. Singer Florence Welch…

Lily Allen

Lily Allen's Winehouse 'honour'

Music Gossip

10 Jan 2012

Lily Allen would be "honoured" to play at an Amy Winehouse tribute concert. The 'Smile' hitmaker - who has retired from the music business and is concentrating on raising her two-month-old baby Ethel with her husband, Sam, in Gloucestershire - would…

Florence Welch

Florence Welch to play Winehouse tribute concert?

Music Gossip

9 Jan 2012

Florence Welch is being lined up perform at an Amy Winehouse tribute concert. The Florence + the Machine singer is one of a host of stars said to be earmarked by the late singer's father, Mitch, to play a show to raise funds for the Amy Winehouse…

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Florence Welch is scared to bare her soul

Music Gossip

29 Dec 2011

Florence Welch is scared about baring her soul on her albums. The Florence + the Machine singer admits her British upbringing makes it hard for her to write about her feelings in her songs. She said: "Like a lot of British people, I prefer sarcasm…

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Florence Welch wanted simple childhood

Celebrity Gossip

11 Dec 2011

Florence Welch longed for a "puritanical lifestyle" as a child. The Florence and the Machine singer's parents divorced when she was young and she believed the trouble between them made her long for a more simple life. She said: "I was longing for…

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Florence Welch stops drinking for voice

Music Gossip

10 Dec 2011

Florence Welch has given up drinking on tour. The Florence and the Machine singer thinks her voice sounds much better now she has cut out partying when on the road. She said: "Some of the shows were completely unhinged. I'd be up a wall in an…

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Florence Welch taught dance moves by Bono

Music Gossip

15 Nov 2011

Florence Welch was taught how to dance in high heeled shoes by Bono from U2. The Florence + the Machine singer supported the Irish 'One' rockers on part of their North American tour earlier this year, and said she received valuable advice from the…

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