Friday, September 20, 2024

Jane’s Addiction cancel tour after on-stage altercation

Jane's Addiction have cancelled their North American tour following an on-stage altercation between Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro.

Isle of Wight festival boss John Giddings defends Oasis after reunion ticket furore

Isle of Wight Festival boss John Giddings has come to the defence of Oasis after the ticketing row for their reunion gigs.

Kylie Minogue confirms Tension tour for 2025

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New Kids On The Block announce Las Vegas residency

New Kids On The Block are heading to Las Vegas to play their first ever residency. The pop group...

Chester Bennington’s mom upset by Linkin Park plans

Chester Bennington's mother feels "betrayed" by Linkin Park's new line-up. The group recently revealed they were back together but...

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The Cure to release new album

The Cure are set to release a new album. The 'Friday I'm In Love' band, who will play two sold out Teenage Cancer Trust shows at London's Royal Albert Hall next month, plan to drop their 14th studio album, the follow-up to their 2008's '4:13 Dream' th...

Kings of Leon to headline Isle of Wight


Kings of Leon will close this year's Isle of Wight Festival.
The 'Sex On Fire' rockers - brothers Caleb, Nathan, Jared Followill and cousin Matthew Followill - are returning to the event which they headlined in 2011, joining Red Hot Chili Peppers and Biffy Clyro, who are also topping the bill for the festival from June 12 to 15 at Seaclose Park in Newport.
The festival's promoter John Giddings said: "Three words define this year's headliners - rock the Wight.
"We have three unbelievable acts - Biffy Clyro, Red Hot Chili Peppers and closing Kings of Leon.
"The bill is truly eclectic, we have something for everyone, new and emerging talent mixed with established artists. The summer starts here."
Also taking to the stage during the weekend will be Dappy, boy band Lawson, From The Jam, featuring Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler and four-piece girl group Neon Jungle, along with MTV Brand New winners, The Vamps.
Other bands announced today (03.02.14) are Travis, Clean Bandit, The Specials, John Newman, LA duo Deap Vally, Nina Nesbitt and The Strypes,
Other acts already announced include Rudimental, Passenger, The 1975 and The Waterboys.
For tickets for the event, visit isleofwightfestival.com.

Blur’s Dave: People apologise for mentioning Oasis


Blur drummer Dave Rowntree admits people still apologise for mentioning Oasis in front of him.
During his pre-recorded radio show on XFM, which will air on Thursday (06.02.14), the musician plays Oasis hit 'Stop Crying Your Heart' and introduces the track by revealing people still think he's "bitter" about the two bands' rivalry during the 1990s.
He tells listeners: "When people around me inadvertently mention something to do with Oasis, or to do with something to do with Oasis, they generally turn to me and apologise.
"So if they say: 'I remember when I bought 'Roll With It'', they go, 'Sorry Dave!' Or they say, 'I think the new Beady Eye single's quite good ... Sorry Dave!'. So clearly people think that I'm still bitter about the battle of Britpop."
Blur were locked in a constant chart battle with Oasis in the mid-1990s, which culminated in them releasing singles in the same week in 1995, with Blur's 'Country House' topping the chart above their rivals' track 'Roll With It'.
After a huge backstage argument between frontman Liam Gallagher and his guitarist brother Noel, Oasis split in 2009 and the siblings have barely spoken since, instead deciding to focus on separate careers with Beady Eye and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.
Meanwhile, Blur split in 2003 but reunited in 2008 and frontman Damon Albarn confirmed last summer that he will reunite with his bandmates - Dave, bassist Alex James and guitarist Graham Coxon - to record a new album following the release of his own solo LP this year.
Last week, The Who frontman Roger Daltrey hinted that he would like to try and get Oasis to reunite for a Teenage Cancer Trust gig next year.
He said: "Noel and Liam are brothers so it will all be alright. Don't worry. Blood is thicker than music...
"Could I bring them together for a Teenage Cancer Trust show? Ask me next year."

Miley Cyrus wants to be taken more seriously


Miley Cyrus wants people to focus more on her singing.
The 'We Can't Stop' hitmaker insists she doesn't want to be known for her shock value and hopes people will remember her for her voice and not her raunchy dance moves.
She explained to the US version of OK! Magazine: "I'm more focused on people being excited about me as a singer rather than someone who shocks people.
"I want people to be like, 'She did some things that were crazy, but at the end of the day it was all about her voice'."
Miley made headlines last August after her controversial performance at the MTV Video Music Awards - during which she stripped down to a latex bikini and grinded against 'Blurred Lines' singer Robin Thicke.
But Miley is adamant the intentions behind her antics are positive and claims she's a feminist.
She added: "I know people make it seem like all I do is come out and shock people. That isn't what it is. I think what girls see is that there's a feminist energy there."
Meanwhile, the 21-year-old singer revealed she takes time out to relax in order curb her nerves before a show.
She explained: "If I get nervous I need to lock it down. I need to sit out, get my mind right and rest my voice ... I want it to be something that's worth going to see."