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Cocker Hints Pulp Reunion Is Over
British singer Jarvis Cocker hinted that his reunion with Pulp is over during the band's last gig of its summer tour on Sunday (04Sep11).The 1990s Britpop icons announced last year (10) they would be reteaming...
By WENN on 05 September 2011
Cocker Performs With The Strokes At Reading Festival
The Strokes were joined by a guest performer during their set at Britain's Reading Festival on Saturday night (27Aug11) - Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker.The Common People hitmaker was beckoned onstage by Julian Casablancas during The...
By WENN on 28 August 2011
Jarvis Cocker Joins The Strokes Onstage
Pulp's Jarvis Cocker joined The Strokes during their co-headlining set at Reading last night (27.08.11). 'Common People' singer Jarvis appeared with the New York band to perform a version of The Cars' 'Just What I...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 August 2011
Way Won't Play Pulp Cover At Festival
Rockers My Chemical Romance have vowed not to play their cover version of Pulp's hit track Common People when the two bands share the bill at an upcoming festival.The Welcome to the Black Parade hitmakers...
By WENN on 06 July 2011
Pulp Mark Morrison Anniversary At Wireless Show
British rockers Pulp paid tribute to late The Doors star Jim Morrison during a festival gig on the 40th anniversary of the rocker's death.The singer passed way in Paris, France on 3 July, 1971, and...
By WENN on 04 July 2011
Pulp Thrill Fans With Surprise Festival Show
British band Pulp played a surprise slot at Glastonbury festival on Saturday (25Jun11), the fourth time they have performed at the event.The Common People hitmakers were unveiled as special guests at the three-day festival's Park...
By WENN on 26 June 2011
Pulp Reformed For Friend
Pulp were inspired to reunite by the death of a friend. The 'Common People' group are playing a string of festival dates this summer - their first shows since splitting in 2002 - and frontman...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 May 2011
Pulp Return To Stage In France
Reunited Britpop stars Pulp returned to the stage for the first time in nine years on Wednesday (25May11) when they performed an intimate concert in Toulouse, France.The rockers, fronted by Jarvis Cocker, reformed last year...
By WENN on 26 May 2011
Jay-z Needs Golf Buggies At Concerts
Jay-Z requests four golf buggies backstage at every one of his concerts.The hip-hop superstar - who is married to singer Beyonce Knowles - has 57 specific requirements on his rider, including requests for hand sanitizer,...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 January 2011
Supergrass' Email Split
Supergrass split up via email. The 'Pumping On Your Stereo' group shocked fans by announcing they were disbanding out of the blue last April, and frontman Gaz Coombes has given more insight into the reasons...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 January 2011
Jarvis Cocker Likes Tight Underwear
Jarvis Cocker only wears tight-fitting underpants.The Pulp star refuses to wear baggy boxer shorts as he hates the lack of support they offer.He said: "I'm wearing American Apparel Y-fronts. Not boxers. I find that boxers...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 December 2010
Pulp Reform For Wireless
Pulp have reformed.The legendary Britpop group - comprising of Jarvis Cocker, Nick Banks, Candida Doyle, Steve Mackey, Russell Senior and Mark Webber - are to headline the Wireless Festival in London's Hyde Park on July...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 November 2010
Rob Lowe To Purchase Miramax?
Rob Lowe is said to be involved in a bid to buy Miramax Films. The 'Brothers & Sisters' actor has been linked to a deal by Tom Barrack's Colony Capital, which is among a number...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 July 2010
Pulp To Reform For Glastonbury?
Jarvis Cocker wants Pulp to reform for next year's Glastonbury Festival.The singer is keen to follow in the footsteps of fellow Britpop band Blur and reunite for the world famous music event.He told BANG Showbiz:...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 June 2010
Blur Are Glastonbury's Best
Blur's headlining slot at Glastonbury last year has been voted the best performance at the festival in 40 years.BBC 6 Music radio presenter Lauren Laverne revealed the British indie group - which consists of Damon...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 June 2010
Bono And Cocker Win At Sony Radio Awards
BONO and former PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER were the big winners at the U.K.'s annual Sony Radio Academy Awards on Monday (10May10).The event in London honoured the best of British radio talent, and Cocker, who...
By WENN on 11 May 2010
Kasabian: The Movie
Kasabian want Quentin Tarantino to make a movie about them.The 'Pulp Fiction' director became a fan of the British band after actress Rosario Dawson played him the song 'West Ryder Silver Bullet', from the album...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 December 2009
Pulp To Reform?
Jarvis Cocker says Pulp could reform soon.The 'Disco 2000' singer said he was prompted to consider a reunion of the iconic Britpop band after mistaken reports they would reform to play Glastonbury.He said: "I got...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 November 2009
Concern For John Travolta's Health
Friends of John Travolta are concerned over the health of the reclusive star. 'The Taking of Pelham 123' actor has been taking midnight drives in a golf cart alone across his Jumbolair estate in Florida....
By Bang Showbiz on 25 July 2009
Kasabian's Tarantino Wish
Kasabian want Quentin Tarantino to direct their DVD.The group's new album, 'West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum' features guest vocals from Rosario Dawson on one track, 'West Ryder Silver Bullets', and the rockers want the actress...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 June 2009
Jarvis Cocker's Jackson Regret
Jarvis Cocker regrets his Michael Jackson protest.The former Pulp singer says he was uncomfortable with the attention he attracted when he invaded the stage during the 'Thriller' star's performance of 'Earth Song' at the 1996...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 June 2009
Cocker Lands Puppet Role In Fox Film
Former PULP star JARVIS COCKER is to provide the voice for a puppet in WES ANDERSON's new movie adaptation of beloved ROALD DAHL tale FANTASTIC MR. FOX. The Common People singer joins a cast that includes...
By WENN on 18 May 2009
Cocker Courts Controversy With Conservative Comments
Former PULP singer JARVIS COCKER has courted controversy after telling a magazine he thinks a Conservative government is "necessary". Speaking to GQ, the 45-year-old rocker gave his views on the current Labour regime and revealed...
By Contributor on 29 April 2009
Tarantino Claims Casino Royale Success
Legendary director Quentin Tarantino has claimed that producers stole his idea for the remake of Bond film Casino Royale.Starring actor Daniel Craig, the latest 007 film proved a huge hit with fans and won acclaim...
By Contributor on 23 March 2007
Cocker Hired Professional Lookalike
Former PULP star JARVIS COCKER hired a professional lookalike to pretend to be him during gigs to promote Pulp's 1998 album THIS IS HARDCORE. Cocker asked GARETH DICKINSON, a student who had imitated him on...
By WENN on 03 November 2006
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