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Quincy Jones Kicked Into Touch
Michael Jackson fired Quincy Jones because he thought the producer was out of touch. The music veteran - who produced the singer's breakthrough 'Off The Wall' album and 'Thriller', the biggest selling album of all...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 September 2010
Blair: 'Bono Has World Leader Potential'
Former British prime minister TONY BLAIR is convinced Irish rocker BONO could be running the world if he hadn't shunned politics for a career in rock music.The U2 frontman has spent years wading into political...
By WENN on 02 September 2010
Goo Goo Dolls Release New Album
GOO GOO DOLLS have released their new album 'Something For The Rest Of Us' today (August 31st 2010). The band have been working with TIM PALMER, producer of U2 and DAVID BOWIE, as well as...
By WENN on 31 August 2010
Bono Recovers With Help Of Geldof's Dad
U2 rocker BONO had a helping hand as he recovered from his recent back injury - he received moral support from BOB GELDOF's dad.The fellow Irishmen are old pals, and the Beautiful Day hitmaker hung...
By WENN on 26 August 2010
Bono Was Making Plans To Limp Through His Life
U2 star BONO was resigned to the fact he'd have to limp around onstage for the rest of his career after he was wheeled in for surgery for a herniated disc in May (10).The rocker...
By WENN on 20 August 2010
Bono Sparked Up Again During Back Op Recovery
U2 rocker BONO was left frustrated with his lack of willpower while recovering from emergency back surgery earlier this year (10) - he took up smoking again to deal with his boredom.The Irish band had...
By WENN on 17 August 2010
Rudd Endured Agonising Work Out To Stay Talking To Bono
Actor PAUL RUDD was once left limping in agony after an unexpected work out with U2 frontman BONO - because he was desperately trying to keep up with the fit rocker.The I Love You, Man...
By WENN on 11 August 2010
Alicia Keys Has Island Wedding
Alicia Keys married her fiance Swizz Beatz yesterday (01.08.10).The 'Empire State of Mind' singer - who is five months pregnant with the couple's first child - tied the knot with the music producer on the...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 August 2010
Keys And Beatz Wed
Parents-to-be ALICIA KEYS and rap producer SWIZZ BEATZ have married in a ceremony in Corsica, France.The No One hitmaker, who is pregnant with the couple's first child, walked down the aisle on Saturday (31Jul10) in...
By WENN on 01 August 2010
Bon Jovi Rep Dismisses Forbes Complaint Reports
A representative for JON BON JOVI has dismissed reports the singer was unhappy with the band's omission from Forbes' recent music rich list - insisting the rockers never "expected" to be included.The band failed to...
By WENN on 26 July 2010
Madonna 'Plans Massive Malawi Fundraiser'
MADONNA is following in the footsteps of BOB GELDOF by planning a LIVE AID-style global fundraiser to benefit Malawi, according to reports.The pop superstar, who has adopted two children from the impoverished nation, has poured...
By WENN on 25 July 2010
U2 Prompt Soccer Game Switch
Irish rockers U2 have forced executives at Italian soccer club Juventus to move an upcoming game after the stadium was double-booked.The band will make its comeback at the Stadio Olimpico in Turin, Italy on 6...
By WENN on 24 July 2010
Elliott Frustrated By Def Leppard's Lack Of Respect
DEF LEPPARD star JOE ELLIOTT has accused the music press of failing to give rock bands due credit - insisting his group deserves the same respect as stars such as BONO, SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY and...
By WENN on 21 July 2010
Top Earners U2
U2 have earned $130 million over the last 12 months.The Irish rockers - who were recently forced to scrap a number of concerts after frontman Bono suffered a back injury - netted the staggering sum...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 July 2010
Gorillaz Shot Down By Sex Pistol
Damon Albarn was snubbed by punk legend John Lydon when he asked him to appear on the Gorillaz album.The animated band's frontman offered the Sex Pistols singer the chance to appear on latest LP 'Plastic...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 July 2010
Muse Thrilled With Silver Award
Muse and JLS were among the winners at the Nordoff Robbins 02 Silver Clef Awards in London today (02.07.10).Matthew Bellamy - frontman of the 'Supermassive Black Hole' rockers - admitted although it was a "huge...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 July 2010
Mason Blasts Albarn For Gorillaz's Glastonbury Slot
Former BETA BAND frontman STEVE MASON has hit out at DAMON ALBARN for dominating the main stage at Britain's Glastonbury music festival two years in a row, insisting he should have handed over the opportunity...
By WENN on 30 June 2010
The Edge Stuns Glastonbury Crowd With Muse U2 Tribute
U2's Glastonbury dream was reignited on Saturday night (26Jun10) when THE EDGE joined British rockers MUSE onstage for a rendition of WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME.The Irish band was forced to scrap their Friday...
By WENN on 27 June 2010
U2 To Lose £100million
Bono could cost U2 £100million.The lead singer of U2 has been told by doctors to rest for two months following emergency back surgery and will now miss out on the start of the group's US...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 June 2010
U2 'To Lose $150 Million' Over Cancelled Tour
Rockers U2 stand to lose up to $150 million (£100 million) from the cancellation of their world tour after BONO underwent emergency back surgery, according to a new report.The Irish band were forced to postpone...
By WENN on 17 June 2010
Kasabian's Glastonbury Plans
Kasabian would love to play Glastonbury next year.The `Fire' hitmakers had such a good time performing at last year's event that they are hoping to be asked to top the bill at the world-famous music...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 June 2010
Interpol Scrap Majority Of U.s. Tour
Rockers INTERPOL have been forced to pull a string of dates from their U.S. tour after losing their support slot on U2's cancelled North American trek.U2 scrapped all live dates for the summer (10) after...
By WENN on 29 May 2010
The Edge Thankful For Bono's Swift Treatment
U2 rocker THE EDGE is relieved his bandmate BONO consulted doctors about his back injury - because if the singer had left it any longer he would have suffered "serious and permanent damage".The band's frontman...
By WENN on 26 May 2010
Coldplay To Take U2'S Glastonbury Slot?
Rockers COLDPLAY have reportedly been approached to take over U2's headlining slot at the famed Glastonbury festival - after frontman BONO underwent emergency spinal surgery on Friday (21May10).Organisers of the U.K.'s leading music festival are...
By WENN on 24 May 2010
Lady Gaga And J.lo Rule The World
Lady Gaga and Black Eyed Peas were the big winners at this year's World Music Awards, while Jennifer Lopez was named a pop Legend. The eccentric singer received five honours at the ceremony held at...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 May 2010
Keane Want Kanye
Keane want to collaborate with Kanye West.The band, whose hits include 'Everybody's Changing', are interested in working with the rapper/producer after a recent meeting with him.Lead singer Tom Chaplin said: "We spent an evening with...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 May 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
Music Maestro Sear Dead At 80
Music technology stalwart WALTER SEAR has died in New York, aged 80.The analogue guru, composer and tuba designer advised Robert Moog during the design of the Moog synthesiser, which revolutionised popular music in the 1960s....
By WENN on 08 May 2010
Gene Simmons Bigger Than Mickey Mouse
Gene Simmons says his band Kiss is more famous than Mickey Mouse. The long-tongued bassist with the glam rockers - famous for their black and white painted faces - claims the band's image and merchandising...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 April 2010
Green Day Stun Theatre-goers With Surprise Set
GREEN DAY stunned audience members at a performance of their Broadway musical AMERICAN IDIOT - by jumping on the stage at the end of the show for an impromptu gig.The production, which is based around...
By WENN on 23 April 2010
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