Courtesy of NME — Rapper looks to Gill Scott-Heron and Nina Simone for inspiration
Kanye West has revealed he is currently in the studio recording new material.
Speaking on his Kanyeuniversecity.com blog, West hinted that he'll be taking a further step away from rap on the album, and likened himself to a “true poet”.
“I'm so happy to be back in the studio making new music. I will bring you the best
Courtesy of NME — Band set to continue releasing new music despite quitting live circuit
Nine Inch Nails are set to release new music in 2010 despite recently selling off their musical equipment after they quit playing live.
Frontman Trent Reznor posted a message on the band's official website, Nin.com, explaining that there would be new band material released later this year, as well as the fruits of a new musical
Courtesy of NME.com - 'Wavin' Flag: The Celebration Mix' will be used globally during the tournament
K'naan's song “Wavin' Flag” has been named as the official anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
A remixed version of the track called “Wavin' Flag: The Celebration Mix” will soundtrack the campaign, which kicks off in South Africa on June 11 next year, reports Cbc.ca.
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Courtesy of NME.com — Headliners for for 2010 Isle Of Wight Festival announced
Jay-Z and The Strokes are set to top the bill at next year's Isle Of Wight festival.
The rapper will headline on the opening night (June 11), followed by Julian Casablancas' men (12). A final headliner has yet to be announced.
The acts will be joined on the bill by fellow New Yorkers Blondie, plus special guests Pink,
LOS ANGELES – On the eve of a hearing in the Michael Jackson estate, a lawyer for the singer's father filed a 60-page motion Monday that intensifies a bid to get money from his son's estate by making accusations of fraud against the administrators of his will.
Joseph Jackson's attorney, Brian Oxman, filed a blizzard of documents in court late Monday claiming that the singer believed his old friends John Branca
Courtesy of NME.com - Sectioned man accused of assault confined to hospital
The man accused of assaulting Leona Lewis in a London branch of Waterstone's on October 14 is not fit to attend court, a judge has heard.
Peter Kowalczyk was accused was assaulting the 2007 'X Factor' winner as she undertook a book signing session in the store's Piccadilly branch. He was subsequently sectioned under the Mental
Courtesy of NME.com - Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has said that singer Steven Tyler has quit the band “as far as I can tell.”
Perry's comments follow those of rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford, who last week (November 6) said that Aerosmith are to hold crisis talks about their future after relations with Tyler became strained.
Now Perry has confirmed that Tyler is unlikely to perform with the band again.
Courtesy of NME.com - 'We've already done bits and bobs,' he says
Robbie Williams has confirmed that he is set to reunite with Take That.
The singer, who originally left the boyband in 1995, stated that he has already met up with his former bandmates to do “bits and bobs”.
Williams made the admission during a television interview with chatshow host Jonathan Ross, reports BBC News.
Courtesy of NME.com - Wu-Tang Clan man and 'The Wire' actor arrested in New York
Method Man has been arrested and charged with tax evasion in New York.
The Wu Tang Clan rapper, real name Clifford Smith, turned himself in to police on Monday (October 5), after an arrest warrant was issued due to him reportedly failing to pay almost $33,000 in personal income taxes.
His arrest was confirmed in a press
Courtesy of NME.com - Tracklisting announced for November release
Kings Of Leon are to release a DVD of their London O2 Arena gigs, which took place in June this year.
The band release 'Kings Of Leon: Live At The O2 London, England' on November 9, with a Blu-Ray version coming out on November 23.
The tracklisting for 'Kings Of Leon: Live At The O2 London, England' is:
'Notion'
