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Phil Spector collaborator passes away

Phil Spector collaborator passes away

Engineer Larry Levine dies aged 80

  • May 14, 2008
R Kelly trial: Day Three

R Kelly trial: Day Three

Eight jurors are selected

  • May 14, 2008
Jimmy Eat World map North American tour

Jimmy Eat World map North American tour

Jaunt will kick off with hometown show

  • May 13, 2008
Pete Wentz to marry this weekend – Tabloid Hell

Pete Wentz to marry this weekend – Tabloid Hell

Fall Out Boy bassist and Ashlee Simpson to tie the knot

  • May 13, 2008
Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne for Ozzfest

Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne for Ozzfest

Jonathan Davis, Hellyeah also play one-day show in Dallas

Weezer push up album release date

Weezer push up album release date

The 'Red Album' will hit streets three weeks early

  • May 13, 2008
Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch auction cancelled

Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch auction cancelled

Pop star averts foreclosure

  • May 13, 2008
Efterklang to headline Club NME LA tomorrow

Efterklang to headline Club NME LA tomorrow

Slaraffenland, Karin Tatoyan will support

  • May 13, 2008
Remy Ma sentenced to eight years in jail

Remy Ma sentenced to eight years in jail

Rapper says she still plans to wed

  • May 13, 2008
Supermodel Agyness Deyn to launch her own band

Supermodel Agyness Deyn to launch her own band

Model says Five O'Clock Heroes duet is just the start

  • May 13, 2008
Motley Crue push back album release date

Motley Crue push back album release date

The band decide to record another song

  • May 12, 2008
Rancid add West Coast dates to North American tour

Rancid add West Coast dates to North American tour

The massive jaunt will now extend into the autumn

  • May 12, 2008
Bonus material on US release of new Charlatans LP

Bonus material on US release of new Charlatans LP

Extra tracks, live songs and videos on physical release

  • May 12, 2008
Elbow wrap up US tour in Los Angeles

Elbow wrap up US tour in Los Angeles

The sold-out crowd sings 'Happy Birthday' to drummer's son

  • May 12, 2008
Stevie Wonder maps North American tour

Stevie Wonder maps North American tour

Legend will kick things off next month

  • May 12, 2008
Star-studded crowd turn out for Adam Green hometown show

Star-studded crowd turn out for Adam Green hometown show

Albert Hammond Jr, Agyness Deyn show their support in New York

  • May 12, 2008
R Kelly trial: Day Two

R Kelly trial: Day Two

Jury selection begins

  • May 12, 2008
Metallica to play LA benefit

Metallica to play LA benefit

The rockers support Red Hot Chili Pepper's music school

  • May 12, 2008
Carrie Underwood joins Grand Ole Opry cast

Carrie Underwood joins Grand Ole Opry cast

American Idol winner inducted into legendary radio show

Neil Young has spider named in his honour

Neil Young has spider named in his honour

Newly-discovered species named Myrmekiaphila neilyoungi

  • May 12, 2008

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