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Russia's biggest pop diva sued over slap attack on assistant
A flamboyant Russian pop star famous for his outrageous outfits and tacky chart-topping hits has fled to Israel after allegedly assaulting a female assistant at a concert rehearsal because he was unhappy with the lighting on stage.
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Morrison pardoned after 41 years
Friday, 10 December 2010
The Doors singer Jim Morrison will get a posthumous pardon for an indecent exposure conviction in Florida.
Eric Clapton to sell off guitars
Thursday, 9 December 2010
Music legend Eric Clapton is to sell off part of his extensive guitar collection - including one he played on stage with Cream - to raise hundreds of thousands for his rehab clinic.
Film role for Peter Doherty
Thursday, 9 December 2010
The musician Peter Doherty has secured his first leading film role, opposite the Anglo-French actress Charlotte Gainsbourg.
Rolling Stone releases final John Lennon interview
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
Three days before he was gunned down, Lennon complained his critics were just interested in 'dead heroes'.
Coldplay to star on Christmas Top of the Pops
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
Chart stars Coldplay are to top the bill for this year's Christmas Top Of The Pops with a one-off performance of their festive single.
The Drums to round up rollercoaster year with free gig in London
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
This year was always going to be a good one for The Drums. The 'next Strokes', as they have lazily been labelled, were the winners of the NME Philip Hall Radar Award 2010.
Music stars launch their silent protest against Cowell
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Cage's silent composition gets the Live Aid treatment. Rebecca Gonsalves reports
Silence is golden for Christmas chart hopefuls
Monday, 6 December 2010
Musicians today crowded into a small London studio to record a silent Christmas charity single they hope will reach the top spot.
Lennon Inc. Business is booming, 30 years on
Sunday, 5 December 2010
As music fans prepare to mark the anniversary of the Beatle's murder, Andrew Johnson reports on his ever-growing financial legacy.
Boyle is nominated for a Grammy
Friday, 3 December 2010
Susan Boyle will take on Lady Gaga and Katy Perry in a bid to bag a Grammy award, but said she does not expect to win.
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