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Chrissie Hynde Stops Pretending With Solo Album

by Paul Cashmere

The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde has stopped pretending and will release her next album under her own name.

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Chris Martin, Coldplay. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Foreplay Turns To Coldplay For Chris Martin And Gwyneth Paltrow

by Music-News.com

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin have split after 11 years of marriage.

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L’Wren Scott Funeral Held In Los Angeles

by Paul Cashmere

The funeral of Mick Jagger’s partner L’Wren Scott was held Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Tagged as: L'Rwen Scott, Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones

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The Smashing Pumpkins Start Work On Two Albums

by Paul Cashmere

The Smashing Pumpkins have signed a recording deal with Sony Music’s BMG label and will release two new albums in 2015.

Tagged as: Billy Corgan, The Smashing Pumpkins

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London Grammar Cover INXS Devil Inside

by Paul Cashmere

London Grammar have covered INXS ‘Devil Inside’ for the TV series ‘Game of Thrones’.

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The Rolling Stones To Play First Ever Israel Show

by Paul Cashmere

The Rolling Stones are set to perform for the very first time in Israel on June 4.

Tagged as: Frontier Touring, Israel, Rolling Stones

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Oderus Urungus, Gwar. Photo By Ros O'Gorman

David Brockie Of Gwar 1963-2014

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The metal world was shocked on Monday with the announcement that David Brockie, who performed as Oderus Utungus in GWAR, had been found dead in his Richmond apartment.

Tagged as: David Brockie, Gwar, music news

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Allman Brothers Cancels Four Final Shows

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Allman Brothers have announced that they will postpone the final four shows of their annual run at New York’s Beacon Theatre due to Gregg Allman suffering from bronchitis.

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Cher Begins World Tour SETLIST

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Cher opened her 2014 Dressed to Kill Tour on Saturday night at the U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, AZ.

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Where Is Ja Rule?

by Paul Cashmere

If there’s one thing Ja Rule hasn’t been doing in the last few years it’s Livin’ It Up. Unless you count two years in prison for illegal gun possession and tax evasion as Livin’ It Up. Which we’re sure you don’t.

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Damon Albarn Previews Heavy Seas Of Love

by Music-News.com

Damon Albarn has released another preview of his ‘Everyday Robots’ solo album.

Tagged as: Blur, Damon Albarn, Gorillaz

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Pixies Stream New Song

by Music-News.com

Pixies are streaming their new song ‘Greens and Blues’.

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Gwar Statement For David Brockie, Tributes From Acts Flow

by Paul Cashmere

Gwar manager Jack Flanagan has made a statement following the death of frontman David Brockie aka Oderus Utungus.

Tagged as: David Brockie, Gwar, R.I.P.

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Adam Ant Reunites With Original Ants

by Music-News.com

Adam Ant has recruited original drummer, Dave Barbarossa and bass player Leigh Gorman to join his brand new band, entitled: ‘The Ministers Of New Super Heavy Funk Punk.’

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Gwar Frontman David Brockie AKA Oderus Urungus Confirmed Dead

by Paul Cashmere

Gwar sing David Brockie aka Oderus Utungus has been confirmed dead by police in Richmond, Virginia.

Tagged as: David Brockie, Gwr, Oderus Urungus

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Public Enemy To Play Stanton Calling

by Music-News.com

Standon Calling confirms headliner Public Enemy, plus Grandmaster Flash and more.

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Suggs Working On New Madness

by Music-News.com

Suggs has revealed he is working on songs for a new Madness album which the band plans to release by the end of 2014.

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John Mellencamp Schedules US Dates

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

John Mellencamp has set ten dates for a brief summer tour.

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Charlie Sheen Blasts John Mayer

by Music-News.com

Charlie Sheen has slammed John Mayer for naming the actor’s close friend in a new lawsuit.

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Band Of Skulls To Play 2000Trees Festival

by Music-News.com

Band of Skulls will headline the 2000trees Festival this July and The Bronx will headline The Cave stage.

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We Are Scientists Upgrade To Deluxe Edition Tour

by Paul Cashmere

We Are Scientists fans now have an upgraded offer when the band comes to Australia in May.

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Tom Petty To Receive ASCAP Award

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Tom Petty will be honored with the 2014 Founders Award from the American Society of Composers, Artists and Publishers (ASCAP) at their 31st Annual Pop Music Awards.

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Wolfmother Drop New Album Out Of Nowhere

by Paul Cashmere

Wolfmother have surprised fans by releasing a brand new album without notice.

Tagged as: New Crown, Wolfmother

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Kurt Cobain Investigation To Remain Closed

by Music-News.com

Kurt Cobain’s demise is not being reinvestigated by police, authorities have confirmed.

Tagged as: Kurt Cobain, Nirvana

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Mythbusters To Tour Australia Like Rockstars

by Paul Cashmere

Mythbusters Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman will tour Australia in August like they in a rock band.

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George Michael Outsells Kylie Minogue In UK

by Paul Cashmere

George Michael has caused a rocky start for Kylie Minogue ‘Kiss Me Once’ in the UK despite a number one debut and in Australia the album had lukewarm first week sales.

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The Kooks, Luke Pritchard- Photo By Ros O'Gorman

The Kooks Debut Down Video

by Music-News.com

The Kooks recently returned with explosive new single ‘Down’, previewed on Radio 1 as Zane Lowe’s Hottest Record.

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Lauryn Hill To Perform Australian Dates In May

by Paul Cashmere

Fugees star Lauryn Hill will perform in Australia as part of Vivid Live 2014 for Sydney and other select dates around the country.

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Paul Simon, James Taylor To Play Sting Benefit

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

When Sting and his wife, Trudy Styler, first announced their 25th Anniversary Rainforest Fund Benefit Concert, there were no other artists set for the event. Ticket buyers had to take it on faith that a big name show would be put together.

Tagged as: James Taylor, Paul Simon, Sting

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