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Michael Stipe marks 60th birthday with second solo single ‘Drive to the Ocean’
Proceeds will go to fighting climate change
Edward Norton: “If you take your work seriously, it’s all-consuming”
The 'Fight Club' star on working with Thom Yorke, new film 'Motherless Brooklyn' and building a Hollywood legacy
R.E.M. tell us about 25 years of ‘Monster’: “We needed swagger – to be...
We're waiting for R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills to arrive at NME Towers. Their car is delayed, caught up in the jams caused...
Listen to former R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe’s debut solo single, ‘Your Capricious Soul’
Michael Stipe has released his first ever solo single since leaving R.E.M. eight years ago - listen to it below.
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Michael Stipe, Erykah Badu, and more to protest Brett Kavanaugh at Supreme Court
Michael Stipe, Erykah Badu, and more will protest against Brett Kavanaugh's nomination for the Supreme Court later this week.
Kavanaugh could be confirmed into...
Michael Stipe shares photo of himself holding hands with Thom Yorke at New York...
Former R.E.M frontman Michael Stipe has shared a picture of himself holding hands with Radiohead's Thom Yorke at a New York art exhibition.
The pair posed for the picture at...
Watch Patti Smith perform with Bruce Springsteen and R.E.M’s Michael Stipe
Patti Smith was joined onstage by Bruce Springsteen and Michael Stipe for special performances of 'Because The Night' and 'People Have The Power'. Check...
Michael Stipe publicly supports Radiohead’s decision to perform in Israel
Michael Stipe has publicly supported Radiohead's decision to play a gig in Israel this week.
The Thom Yorke-led band are due to perform in Tel...
R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe announces autobiographical photo book
Michael Stipe has announced that he will be releasing an autobiographical photo book later this year.
The R.E.M. frontman is working with frequent collaborator Jonathan...
Michael Stipe takes selfie with beardy lookalike David Letterman
REM's Michael Stipe has compared his current heavy-bearded look to that of former late-night host David Letterman.
Letterman, who has grown his facial hair since stepping down...