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Paul Weller Blasts Musical Reunions
Paul Weller is ''sick'' of bands reforming.The 54-year-old rocker feels ''disappointed'' that the music industry is celebrating the likes of The Stone Roses and Blur for getting back together as it is damaging for up-and-coming...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 August 2012
To The End: Was Olympic Concert Blur's Final Gig?
As the last few notes of an emotional 'The Universal' faded into the night air, what was going through the minds of Blur ? The group played a storming set at Hyde Park in London...
By WENN on 13 August 2012
Tears All Round As Blur Close Olympics Celebration Concert
Blur packed a punch that could rival one that Olympic boxing champion Luke Campbell would struggle to match, as they blew away the Hyde Park crowd at the sold-out Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert last night.As...
By WENN on 13 August 2012
Blur Earned $480 For Olympics Gig
British rockers Blur were paid just $480 (£300) to perform in London's Hyde Park to mark the closing of the Olympic Games.The band played a huge gig in front of tens of thousands of fans...
By WENN on 13 August 2012
Blur Rock Olympics Closing Concert
Blur headlined the Olympics closing ceremony concert in London's Hyde Park with a mammoth set last night (13.08.12).The Britpop legends performed some of their biggest hits for the sell-out crowd, including 'Girls & Boys', 'Country...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 August 2012
Who's Bringing The Music For The Olympics Closing Ceremony?
The closing ceremony for the Olympic Games is, sadly, ever nearer to us, with the past two weeks seeing London bathed in sporting excellence and a spirit that's superseded even the most pro-Olympic fans. However,...
By Lew Irwin on 09 August 2012
Blur Argue Over Set List
Blur have been arguing over the set list ahead of their Hyde Park show.The reformed group perform at the outdoor London venue on Sunday (12.08.12) as part of an Olympic closing ceremony concert - their...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 August 2012
Ray Davies Pretends To Be Damon
Ray Davies claims to be Damon Albarn when people recognise him in the street. The Kinks singer and guitarist tries to fool people into thinking he is actually the singer from Blur - whom he...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 August 2012
Paul Weller's Praise For Bradley Wiggins
Paul Weller praised Gold medal-winning cyclist Bradley Wiggins at a London gig last night (01.08.12).The rocker performed an intimate show at London's 100 Club as part of the Converse Represent series of concerts and told...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 August 2012
Paul Weller Wants Damon Albarn Collaboration
Paul Weller wants to collaborate with Damon Albarn.The 'That Dangerous Age' singer is a big fan of the Blur singer and after hearing his latest work - an opera, 'Dr Dee' - he is eyeing...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 August 2012
Paul Weller Keen To Collaborate With Damon Albarn
British rocker Paul Weller is keen to hit the recording studio with Damon Albarn after he was impressed by the Blur rocker's recent opera album.The former The Jam frontman admits he buys music from rival...
By WENN on 01 August 2012
Blur's 'Sarcastic' Album
Graham Coxon says Blur's 'Parklife' album was ''sarcastic''. The singer-songwriter doesn't understand why people regard their third studio album as a ''celebration of Englishness'' as the lyrics in the title song - written about their...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 July 2012
Graham Coxon Writing Songs Fictional Britpop Band
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon is writing songs for a film about Britpop. The musician is teaming up with Ash frontman Tim Wheeler to pen tracks for a fictional Britpop band in a movie called 'The...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 July 2012
Blur Echo 'The Beatles' With London Rooftop Show
Brit-pop saviours Blur took to the rooftop of their recording studio for a free, stream-able (via Twitter) gig for their fans last night (June 2nd) in what was their first gig in almost three year's....
By WENN on 03 July 2012
Blur Debuts New Tracks In Secret London Rooftop Show
Blur cemented the anticipation building ahead of their special Olympic show at London's Hyde Park for the closing ceremony by debuting two new tracks at a special live show streamed on Twitter last night. One...
By WENN on 03 July 2012
Blur To Unveil Two New 'Olympics' Songs, Via Twitter
Blur have announced that they intend to unveil two new songs via Twitter, Rolling Stone reports today. The British band have written two new tracks specifically for their August 12, 2012 show in Hyde Park,...
By WENN on 25 June 2012
Mel C: I Hope Spice Girls Are Acknowledged At Olympics
Mel C says that she won't be happy if the Spice Girls are snubbed by The London 2012 Games ceremony director Danny Boyle.Her comment comes as Olympic organisers released a playlist for the opening event...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 June 2012
Princes William And Harry's Bad Wedding Jokes
Britain's Princes William and Harry cracked ''bad jokes'' to settle their nerves at the royal wedding. Harry was best man at his brother's nuptials to Duchess Catherine - previously Kate Middleton - in April 2011...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 May 2012
Ke$ha Samples Blur's Song 2 On New Record
Ke$ha samples Blur's 'Song 2' on her second album. Leaked track 'Woo Hoo' features snippets of the British band's classic, backed by lyrics about the hard-partying lifestyle which Ke$ha is famous for.Other tracks on the...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 May 2012
Paloma Faith And Razorlight To Headline Jamie Oliver Festival
Paloma Faith will headline Jamie Oliver presents The Big Feastival with Alex James.The food and music festival - which raises money for the Jamie Oliver Foundation and this year will be held at Blur bassist...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 May 2012
Charlize Theron: 'I Can't Remember Life Without Son'
Charlize Theron can't remember her life before becoming a mother.The 36-year-old actress - who adopted son Jackson in March - said at the London premiere of her movie 'Snow White and the Huntsman' that everything...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 May 2012
Blur Announce Intimate Shows Ahead Of Olympics Concert
Blur have announced a string of intimate shows before their concert closing the Olympics in Britain. The 'Song 2' band are to play in British towns Margate, Wolverhampton and Plymouth, as well as appearing at...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 May 2012
Damon Albarn Working On Solo Album
Damon Albarn is working on a solo album.The singer - who has fronted Blur and Gorillaz - has just released his soundtrack album to his musical 'Dr Dee', but is already looking to his next...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 May 2012
Beastie Boys Hit With Lawsuit
Beastie Boys have been hit with a lawsuit just days after the death of bandmember Adam Yauch. Music label Tuf America has reportedly submitted a lawsuit against the hip-hop group alleging the band illegally sampled...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 May 2012
Noel Gallagher: Male Fan Alleges 'Noel. I Am Pregnant By You!!!!!'
Noel Gallagher, former lead guitarist of chart topping rock band Oasis, talks about his Sao Paulo show in his new blog written for the Huffington Post UK. He mentions a few of the banners that...
By Lew Irwin on 04 May 2012
Damon Albarn Thinks New Blur Sound Would Be Interesting
Damon Albarn thinks a new Blur album would be ''interesting''.The group - who have been largely defunct since 2003, apart from a series of one-off shows in 2009 - haven't released a record since 2003's...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 May 2012
Duran Duran To Perform At Olympics Concert
Duran Duran, Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini and Stereophonics are to headline a special Olympics opening ceremony concert.The four acts have been chosen to perform at the BT London Live Opening Ceremony Celebration Concert in Hyde...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 May 2012
Damon Albarn Hopes For Noel Gallagher Collaboration
Blur star Damon Albarn wants to prove he has patched up his relationship with former Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher by working on a song together.The two bands were fierce rivals during the '90s Britpop era,...
By WENN on 30 April 2012
Blur Star Caught Up In Hotel Blaze
Blur rocker Graham Coxon had to flee his hotel on Monday (30Apr12) after a massive fire broke out at a seafront complex in Cornwall, England.Coxon was staying in Falmouth, Cornwall ahead of a concert on...
By WENN on 30 April 2012
Damon Albarn Offers Hope For Blur And Gorillaz Fans
Blur and Gorillaz star Damon Albarn has fired back at reports suggesting he's disbanding the two groups, insisting quotes attributed to him are "an interesting take on a very long conversation".The singer/songwriter allegedly told Britain's...
By WENN on 26 April 2012
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