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Lord of the Sings: Sir Christopher Lee, 91, to release heavy metal album

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:59:16 GMT

He has played Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the evil wizard Saruman, but the actor Sir Christopher Lee is only now fully exploring his dark side, when releases his first heavy metal album next week.

Singer and Piaf songwriter Georges Moustaki dies at 79

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:58:59 GMT

French singer and songwriter Georges Moustaki, beloved in France for his songs celebrating liberty and collaborations with Edith Piaf, died today after a long illness. He was 79.

Russian court rejects Pussy Riot parole bid despite plea from Sir Paul McCartney

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:49:53 GMT

A Russian court has denied parole to a member of the Pussy Riot punk group.

Singer KT Tunstall separates from husband Luke Bullen

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:41:57 GMT

A divorce judge today signalled the end of singer KT Tunstall's marriage to drummer Luke Bullen.

JLS to headline London's Hyde Park before they split

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:35:06 GMT

Soon-to-split boy band JLS are the latest headliners for a series of major outdoor shows in London's Hyde Park.

Love don't cost a ring-ring...Jennifer Lopez launches her own mobile phone store chain

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:04:52 GMT

If Mary Portas can’t save the high street, perhaps J-Lo can? The entrepreneurial diva has announced that she is to open her own retail chain of mobile phone stores.

Sir Paul McCartney appeals to Russian government as Pussy Riot member declares hunger strike

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:49:53 GMT

Sir Paul McCartney has written to Russian authorities asking them to consider releasing members of jailed punk band Pussy Riot on parole.

The Rolling Stones' Mick and Mick to reunite at Glastonbury: Sir Jagger to play with Taylor on Pyramid stage

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:00:06 GMT

The Rolling Stones' return to Hyde Park will see them team up with former guitarist Mick Taylor, but there will be no reappearance of the white dress Mick Jagger wore at the original 1969 gig because he has lost it.

Is this your ideal woman? She has Katherine Jenkins's hair and Samantha Cameron's nose...

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:04:26 GMT

This is the face of Britain's ideal woman, according to a bizarre new survey.

Daft Punk's Random Access Memories set to be fastest-selling album of 2013

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:58:42 GMT

Daft Punk’s new album Random Access Memories is on track to become the fastest-selling album of 2013.

'A tremendous guy': David Bowie pays tribute to former bassist Trevor Bolder who died aged 62

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:36:00 GMT

Rock star David Bowie has paid tribute to his former bassist Trevor Bolder as a "major inspiration and a "tremendous guy" after he died following a battle with cancer.

Brian May: The Voice is the dullest, dumbest, most depressing programme on TV

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:57:22 GMT

Brian May, guitarist and songwriter for Queen, has attacked BBC talent show The Voice, calling it“poisonous”.

Brian May: The Voice is poisonous to the growth of young performers

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:57:22 GMT

Brian May, guitarist and songwriter for Queen, has announced an attack on The Voice, calling the show “poisonous”.

George Michael remains in hospital with head injuries five days after M1 motorway accident

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:39:49 GMT

British singer George Michael remains in hospital under observation for head injuries, five days after a car accident, his publicist has confirmed.

Sir Mick Jagger plans yurt-based family fun at Glastonbury 2013

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:48:04 GMT

Sir Mick Jagger has revealed that he is planning to make a weekend of it when he headlines Glastonbury with The Rolling Stones and will hang out with his children.

Pop for pop: Is the music used to market soft drinks ever any good?

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:13:13 GMT

We’ve already heard a snippet of Beyoncé’s track “Grown Woman”, which was teased in her Pepsi commercial last month, but now the whole song has leaked online (although those who made it to her Mrs Carter tour would have heard it performed in full).

Rare early recordings by The Clash to be released

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:03:52 GMT

Unreleased songs from the first ever recording session by punk pioneers The Clash are to finally see the light of day.

Sir Elton John, Ray Davies and Elvis Costello to play Hyde Park summer festival

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:53:15 GMT

Sir Elton John, Kinks star Ray Davies and Elvis Costello will top the bill at a new outdoor summer festival in London's Hyde Park.

Eminem's music publishers sue Facebook for copyright infringement over song used in advert

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:06:50 GMT

Eminem’s music publishing company Eight Mile Style has launched legal action for copyright infringement over claims that Facebook used music in an advert that closely resembled an Eminem song without seeking permission.

'He was lucky he didn't die' - George Michael fell out of speeding car onto M1 motorway, according to eye witness

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:53 GMT

Injured singer George Michael fell from his vehicle on to the carriageway of the M1 motorway, an eyewitness has claimed.

George Michael 'in shock' after falling from his car onto the carriageway of the M1 motorway

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:53 GMT

Injured singer George Michael fell from his vehicle on to the carriageway of the M1 motorway, an eyewitness has claimed.

Prince signs new deal with record label Kobalt Music Group without giving up control over his rights

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:35:42 GMT

American singer Prince has signed a new deal with Kobalt Music Group to market and distribute his future work without giving up control over his rights, the company said on Monday.

Germany nationalises Justin Bieber's monkey Mally after the pop star fails to claim him

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:25:19 GMT

Justin Bieber’s pet monkey is set to become property of Germany after the Canadian pop star failed to produce the correct vaccination and import papers for the animal.

This is the end, beautiful friend: The Doors' Ray Manzareck dies from bile duct cancer aged 74

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:57:38 GMT

Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock's most enduring songs, has died aged 74.

This is the end... Keyboard player of The Doors Ray Manzarek dies of cancer aged 74

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:07 GMT

Ray Manzarek, the keyboard player and co-founder of The Doors, one of the most influential rock groups of the 1960s, has died after a protracted battle with cancer. He was 74.