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Justin Hawkins' Drug Abuse Ruined The Darkness
Former THE DARKNESS guitarist DAN HAWKINS has blamed his frontman brother's drug abuse for the collapse of the British band. Hawkins - who has since formed a new band, Stone Gods, with ex-The Darkness members...
By WENN on 22 February 2008
Justin Hawkins And Brian Harvey Slam Scooch
The UK's entrants for the Eurovision song contest, Scooch, have been accused of cheating the public in order to make their way to the finals of the continent's music competition.Controversy had already settled on the...
By Contributor on 20 March 2007
Hawkins: 'Brits Are Either Racist Or Stupid'
LATEST: Former THE DARKNESS frontman JUSTIN HAWKINS has called the British public "either racist or stupid" for failing to choose him as the UK entry for this year's (07) Eurovision Song Contest. The singer claims...
By WENN on 19 March 2007
Datsuns Were Prepared For Backlash
Cult rockers THE DATSUNS were prepared for the critical mauling given to their 2004 second album OUTTA SIGHT/OUTTA MIND, because the hype surrounding them had been so intense. The New Zealand four-piece were so lauded...
By WENN on 03 May 2006
U2 And The Pogues Pick Up Irish Music Awards
Rock superstars U2 lead the way at last night's (02FEB06) Meteor Ireland Music Awards, snapping up three prizes. The band scooped Best Irish Band, Best Live Performance and their LP HOW TO DISMANTLE AN...
By WENN on 03 February 2006
The Darkness Replace Poullain
THE DARKNESS have confirmed their new bassist is RICHIE EDWARDS - filling the gap left by FRANKIE POULLAIN's 'sacking' in May (05). Edwards, originally a guitar technician for guitarist DAN HAWKINS, was the hot...
By WENN on 15 June 2005
Poullain Quits The Darkness
THE DARKNESS is now a glam rock trio after bassist FRANKIE POULLAIN sensationally quit the band after only one album. The English group leapt to international fame in 2003 with a string of hit...
By WENN on 23 May 2005
Outkast Lead Mtv Europe Nominations
American stars OUTKAST and USHER are favourites to win at this year's (04) MTV EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS, after landing five and four nominations respectively. Outkast are nominated for Best Group, Best R+B and Best...
By WENN on 06 October 2004
Justin Hawkins: 'My Weight Battle'
THE DARKNESS frontman JUSTIN HAWKINS continuously battles with his fluctuating weight. The singer is famous for his skinny frame and spandex suits - but he admits he swings between being overweight and dangerously thin....
By WENN on 16 August 2004
Lemmy And Hawkins Bury The Hatchet
Outspoken rockers LEMMY and JUSTIN HAWKINS have called a truce on their feud - after meeting for peace talks in Los Angeles. The two men were locked in a bitter argument after it was...
By WENN on 01 June 2004
Noel Gallagher Slams The Darkness
OASIS star NOEL GALLAGHER has dismissed rock outfit THE DARKNESS as "inoffensive" and says he has no idea why they're so popular. The 36-year-old guitarist is confused as to why the I BELIEVE IN...
By World Entertainment News Network on 05 January 2004
Darkness Brand Lemmy A 'Warty C***'
THE DARKNESS have launched a foul-mouthed attack on their biggest detractor, MOTORHEAD star LEMMY - branding him a "warty c***". The veteran rocker has dismissed the band - who have divided critical opinion with...
By WENN on 02 December 2003
Darkness' Justin Marrying Manager
THE DARKNESS' frontman JUSTIN HAWKINS has found a SHARON to his OZZY OSBOURNE - he's secretly engaged to his band's manager. The tattooed rocker is madly in love with mum-of-one SUE WHITEHOUSE, 36, who's...
By World Entertainment News Network on 26 September 2003
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