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Robin Gibb mourning continues

Dionne Warwick says Robin Gibb was a 'jokester' and a 'joy' to be around. Read more...

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Katy Perry 'splits from Robert Ackroyd'

Katy Perry has reportedly parted company with Florence + the Machine guitarist Robert Ackroyd after a month of dating. Read more...

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Britney Spears 'anxious to prove critics wrong'

Britney Spears has apparently sought advice from Simon Cowell on how to be the best X Factor judge possible. Read more...

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John Travolta: Robin Gibb was a real friend

John Travolta has released a statement saying that the late Robin Gibb was 'one of the most wonderful people' he knew. Read more...

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Whitney Houston's family 'argue over Ray J seat'

Whitney Houston's family and her ex-lover Ray J reportedly argued at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday. Read more...

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Kristen Bell to co-host awards

Kristen Bell is thrilled to be co-hosting the CMT Music Awards as country music "makes [her] happy". Read more...

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Jordin Sparks reveals tribute pressure

Jordin Sparks admits feeling incredibly nervous before taking to the stage at last night's Billboard Music Awards. Read more...

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Sigur Rós launch 'Valtari' mystery film experiment today

Sigur Rós have given a dozen film makers the same modest budget and asked them to create whatever comes into their head when they Read more...

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Alicia Keys ecstatic about Wonder duet

Pink was full of admiration for Justin Bieber's performance at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday. Read more...

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Justin Timberlake remembers Gibb

Stars including singer Michelle Williams, La Toya Jackson and Justin Timberlake have paid tribute to Robin Gibb, who died yesterday. Read more...

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Musicians pay tribute to Robin Gibb

A broad range of musicians have tweeted their condolences and memories of Bee Gee Robin Gibb, who died today. Read more...

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David Lee Roth tries to explain Van Halen postponement

David Lee Roth from Van Halen has posted a statement on-line confirming the report that the group was postponing over thirty shows Read more...

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The Black Sabbath soap opera rolls on

Black Sabbath 'Spinal Tap' story just keeps on going. The latest episode in the band vs Bill Ward bickering comes after their first gig Read more...

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Robin Gibb dies

Bees Gees singer Robin Gibb passed away on Sunday aged 62. Read more...

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John Mayer: I didn't want to sound boring

John Mayer says he 'completely miscalculated' comments he gave in interviews two years ago. Read more...

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Hilary Duff is 'amazing' mom

Hilary Duff''s son Luca is "perfect", says the star''s elder sister Haylie. Read more...

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Adele triumphs at Billboards

The Billboard Music Awards paid tribute to a host of iconic stars who have recently passed away on Sunday. Read more...

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Britney Spears learning to golf

Britney Spears is reportedly being a 'good sport' as she learns golf and is laughing at herself a lot. Read more...

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Kim Kardashian 'keeps Kanye close'

Kim Kardashian reportedly became frustrated after Kanye West began mixing with other people at a party in London on Saturday. Read more...

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Bee Gees star Robin Gibb dies

Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 62. Read more...

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Michael Kiwanuka announces Royal Festival Hall headline

Michael Kiwanuka is very pleased to announce the details of his biggest headline show to date. Read more...

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Enter Shikari release free live EP 'Live In London NW5'

"Live In London NW5" is a free, download only, live EP featuring five tracks recorded at a special intimateLondon show in Feb 2012. Read more...

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Bill Ward removes himself from Black Sabbath website

When Bill Ward said he was done with Black Sabbath's reunion, he wasn't kidding. Read more...

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Conor Maynard unveils Birmingham tour video

19 year old Conor Maynard is about to take the pop world by storm, and he's starting with his current tour across the UK. Read more...

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Sinitta supports Kia's Walking Bus Scheme

Cult Pop Star Sinitta has joined forces with Kia Motors UK in support of Kia Walking Bus. Read more...

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Vintage Trouble announce tour dates and new single 'Not Alright By Me'

Vintage Trouble is a new band from Los Angeles with an electrifying sound steeped in classic soul, blues and rock 'n' roll. Read more...

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Bob Geldof playing London next week

To celebrate the onset of spring Bob Geldof and his band are touring the UK playing a selection of songs from his long and fruitful Read more...


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This lady has the BEST voice around at the moment. She has depth, emotion and a whispery quality that really puts over an uptempo belter of a song like this as no-one else can Read more...

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The Ordeal Of Civility

Grammy-nominated Gary Lucas is a virtuoso whose hands stir many pots. His latest album ' in collaboration with his band Gods And Monsters ' is ample proof. Read more...

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The Hearbreaks beautiful pop melodies, motown hooks and the lyrics of bittersweet love are finally brought together on their Debut album 'Funtimes'. Read more...

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Gentle Ben and His Sensitive Side

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Aussie rocker Ben Corbett is blessed with a dual personality ' there's a sensitive side to him but there's a wild side, too. Read more...

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