LONDON (Reuters) - The Gallagher brothers, who stormed British pop in the 1990s when they were together in rock band Oasis, have taken their increasingly bitter war of words to court.

The feud between Oasis rockers Noel and Liam Gallagher heated up Friday after singer Liam issued a libel writ against his brother over claims a show was cancelled due to his drinking.

Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole will make her debut solo festival performance at this summer's V Festival, it was announced on Tuesday.

Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole will make her debut solo festival performance at this summer's V Festival, it was announced on Tuesday.

Lead guitarist Noel Gallagher said Saturday he had quit British rock group Oasis because of "verbal and violent intimidation" and a lack of support from his bandmates and management.

The future of British rock group Oasis was plunged into doubt Saturday after lead guitarist Noel Gallagher announced he was quitting because he can no longer work with his brother Liam.

Lead guitarist Noel Gallagher said Saturday he had quit rock group Oasis because of "verbal and violent intimidation" and a lack of support from his bandmates and management.

The future of rock group Oasis was plunged into doubt Saturday after lead guitarist Noel Gallagher announced he was quitting because he can no longer work with his brother Liam.

The future of British rock group Oasis was plunged into doubt Saturday after lead guitarist Noel Gallagher dramatically announced he was quitting because he can no longer work with his brother Liam.

Lead guitarist Noel Gallagher said he was quitting rock group Oasis because he can no longer work with his brother Liam, plunging the future of the group into doubt.

The future of rock group Oasis was plunged into doubt Saturday after lead guitarist Noel Gallagher dramatically announced he was quitting because he can no longer work with his brother Liam.

The future of rock group Oasis was plunged into doubt Saturday after lead guitarist Noel Gallagher dramatically announced he was quitting because he can no longer work with his brother Liam.

The future of British rock group Oasis was plunged into doubt Saturday after lead guitarist Noel Gallagher dramatically announced he was quitting because he can no longer work with his brother Liam.

The future of rock group Oasis was plunged into doubt Saturday after lead guitarist Noel Gallagher dramatically announced he was quitting because he can no longer work with his brother Liam.

The future of rock group Oasis was plunged into doubt Saturday after lead guitarist Noel Gallagher dramatically announced he was quitting because he can no longer work with his brother Liam.

Lead guitarist Noel Gallagher said he was quitting British rock group Oasis because he can no longer work with his brother Liam, plunging the future of the group into doubt.

Lead guitarist Noel Gallagher said he was quitting British rock group Oasis because he can no longer work with his brother Liam, plunging the future of the group into doubt.

British rock group Oasis cancelled a scheduled appearance at a music festival near Paris at the last minute on Friday after a fight between Noel and Liam Gallagher, organisers said.

Lead guitarist Noel Gallagher said Friday he was quitting British rock group Oasis because he can no longer work with his brother Liam.

Founding member Noel Gallagher said Friday he was quitting British rock group Oasis because he can no longer work with his brother Liam after a series of rows, in a statement on the band's website.