US charts: Gaga unable to match Perry and Cyrus's numbers

Lady Gaga's Artpop sits at No 1 in the US this week but with fewer opening sales than Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus's latest albums ma...

'Every UK label turned down The 1975' says label exec

The 1975’s label head and manager Jamie Oborne has revealed how “every label in the UK" passed on the band twice before he signed them...

Sexualised female pop stars: 'Artists often have themselves to blame,' says Chris Wright

Female artists who present a sexualised portrayal of themselves in videos and live performances are almost always in control of their imag...

Midweek Charts update: Lily Allen overtakes Bastille and Barlow

Lilly Allen has pushed ahead of early front runners Bastille and Gary Barlow on her way to a possible third UK No 1 single on Sunday. At...

Women rule world's top-earning musicians list

Madonna and Lady Gaga have topped Forbes' list of the highest earning musicians in 2013. Madonna clocks in at No.1 with $125m – the m...

Robbie Williams: 'My brain turned into Swiss cheese'

Robbie Williams’ Swing When You’re Winning is his best-selling album to date. Now, nearly 13 years since its release, he’s revisiting the ...

Eminem extends UMPG publishing deal

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has extended its worldwide publishing deal with Eminem. The exclusive, worldwide publishing agreeme...

Nation votes U2's Beautiful Day most popular anthem

Britain is a nation of happiness and inspiration seekers when it comes to music with a whopping nine out of ten people (95 per cent) boldly...

Gaga: Boyfriend's a weirdo

Lady Gaga says boyfriend Taylor Kinney is a "secret weirdo". The pop star has been dating the Chicago Fire actor since they met on...

Lana Del Rey announces 'Tropico' premiere

Multi-platinum artist Lana Del Rey announces Tropico will premiere across VEVO on December 5th. The short film will exclusively be availa...

Paisley's wife: He's not cheating

Brad Paisley's wife laughs off rumours he's cheating with Carrie Underwood. The country music singer was the subject of a scandalou...

Cowell wants a Simon Jr.

Simon Cowell says he wants his son to have the same first name as him. The media mogul is expecting his first child with partner Lauren Sil...

Bullet For My Valentine new single 'Raising Hell'

Bullet For My Valentine have unveiled a brand new track 'Raising Hell,' which fans can listen to now and can download from the 10th...

The Vamps announce new single 'Wild Heart'

The Vamps are without a doubt the new band on everyone's lips. Their first single Can We Dance stormed the charts on release and debute...

Robbie Williams to play secret London gig

On Tuesday 10th December, London's favourite radio station Magic 105.4, plays host to one of the world's biggest stars as he takes ...

Horan wants honest love

Niall Horan wants a girlfriend who sees him as "normal". The cute One Direction star has been linked to singer Elli...

Katy and John's 'baby plans'

Katy Perry is reportedly taking "extra precautions" to have a baby. The American singer has been dating musician John Mayer on a...

Flowers: Avoid toilet talk

Brandon Flowers didn't talk to Tony Bennett when he saw him in the men's room as it's a 'tough time' to have...

Pharrell Williams debuts 'Happy'

Pharrell Williams, ICONOCLAST and i am OTHER Entertainment announced today the release of 'Happy,' both the official music video an...

Boy George: Nile Rodgers may produce new Culture Club album

Boy George has exclusively told Absolute Radio that legendary producer, composer, guitarist and co-founder and member of band Chic, Nile R...