Beatles demo tape, rejected by Decca, resurfaces
Nov 23, 2012 03:17 EST
The Beatles demo tape that record label Decca overlooked -- a decision branded the biggest mistake in music history -- has resurfaced and is up for auction, according to newspapers.
Film planned on life of rocker Michael Hutchence
Nov 22, 2012 23:09 EST
A film is being planned about the life and times of Michael Hutchence, the frontman of Australian rock band INXS who committed suicide 15 years ago, according to a report.
Jailed Pussy Riot members dismiss legal team
Nov 19, 2012 17:37 EST
The two jailed members of Pussy Riot punk band have fired their high-profile legal team and hired the lawyer who helped free their bandmate, the husband of one of the women told AFP on Monday.
Waters to take 'The Wall' on stadium tour next year
Nov 15, 2012 16:09 EST
Roger Waters, a founding member of Pink Floyd, on Thursday announced a tour of the rock opera "The Wall" in large open-air stadiums across Europe next year.
Arrest in Savile probe as potential victims hit 450
Nov 15, 2012 06:54 EST
British police investigating the abuse scandal surrounding the late BBC star Jimmy Savile made another arrest on Thursday as they disclosed that the number of potential victims had climbed to 450.
Bono deems corruption world's 'biggest killer'
Nov 14, 2012 19:09 EST
U2 star Bono declared corruption "the biggest killer of them all" on Wednesday at the World Bank as he expressed concern over the "fiscal cliff" facing the US budget.
AngloGold Ashanti back at full steam in S.Africa
Nov 14, 2012 12:50 EST
Workers at AngloGold Ashanti's Mponeng mine have ended their illegal strike, bringing all the firm's six operations into full production after weeks of stoppages, the company said on Wednesday.
Rolling Stones tour adds New York concert
Nov 13, 2012 12:00 EST
The Rolling Stones have added a concert to their 50th anniversary tour with a gig at New York's Barclays Center on December 8, the facility announced.
Australian rockers INXS confirm retirement
Nov 13, 2012 04:31 EST
Australian rock band INXS, one of the world's biggest acts throughout the late 1980s and early '90s, confirmed their retirement after 35 years.
Australian rockers INXS call it quits - reports
Nov 11, 2012 21:30 EST
Australian rock band INXS have called it quits, reports said Monday, 15 years after the suicide of original frontman Michael Hutchence.
Jagger's love letters up for sale
Nov 10, 2012 11:33 EST
It was the summer of 1969 and Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger was the poster boy for rebellious youth.
'Grrr!': Rolling Stones release greatest hits
Nov 09, 2012 13:06 EST
The Rolling Stones on Monday release a greatest hits album titled "Grrr!" featuring two new tracks recorded over the summer in Paris, as fans count down to a string of 50th-anniversary concerts.
Hollywood hails Obama re-election
Nov 09, 2012 05:11 EST
Hollywood and the entertainment industry on Wednesday hailed the re-election of President Barack Obama, who won widespread celebrity backing and funding help in the race for the White House.
S. Africa fan killed in Linkin Park gig accident
Nov 08, 2012 09:32 EST
A female fan of the US rock band Linkin Park has died from injuries after an advertising tower was blown over by strong winds ahead of a concert in South Africa, officials said on Thursday.
Hollywood hails Obama re-election
Nov 07, 2012 18:11 EST
Hollywood and the entertainment industry on Wednesday hailed the re-election of President Barack Obama, who won widespread celebrity backing and funding help in the race for the White House.
Gold Fields back in full production after S.African strikes
Nov 06, 2012 15:18 EST
South African miner Gold Fields said on Tuesday it swung back into full production after the last of the groups of striking miners returned to work ending a three-week long industrial action.
Kid Rock rocks out at Romney's final campaign rally
Nov 06, 2012 00:57 EST
He may not be The Boss, but The Kid lent his high-octane rock & roll to the final rally of Mitt Romney's 18-month campaign, on the eve of the US presidential election.
The Boss rocks swing states for Obama
Nov 05, 2012 15:10 EST
Bruce Springsteen said Tuesday's US election was a vote on narrowing the gulf between the American Dream and reality as he fired up an election eve crowd for President Barack Obama.
Obama, Romney make final pitches to US voters
Nov 05, 2012 13:37 EST
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney made last-ditch appeals to American voters on Monday as campaigning drew to a close with the president holding a slender advantage going into election day.
Elton John tops 60-year British singles chart
Nov 05, 2012 09:26 EST
Elton John leads in the list of 123 songs that have sold a million copies in Britain, which was released on Monday by the Official Charts Company to mark 60 years of ranking the best-selling singles.