The Killers will record a duo with Elton John
The Killers announced that their special Christmas single will be a collaboration with Elton John. «We're big admirers of Elton and his voice and his gift for writing amazing songs so it's been cool to be around him», said The Killers' singer Brandon Flowers.
New Eminem’s song leaked online
New song by Eminem and Dr Dre leaked online. Rumors say that this track will be featured on Eminem’s upcoming album Relapse, that will be released during the first quarter of 2009.
Neil Young finished new album
Neil Young and his band Crazy Horse finished new studio album. «It’s a mind blowing record. It’s got everything that the best Crazy Horse albums have had», said Neil Young.
Led Zeppelin will perform together with Sonic Youth
Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones will perform together with Sonic Youth at the upcoming show Merce Cunningham At 90. This show will be dedicated to the 90th anniversary of famous British choreographer Merce Cunningham.
Lily Allen unveiled music video for the new single
Music video for Lily Allen’s song Fear was premiered. Fear is the first single from Lily Allen’s upcoming album It’s Not Me, It’s You. Allen also announced a tour in support of the album. It will start in February.
Leona Lewis’ song named the fastest-selling digital download
Leona Lewis’ cover on Snow Patrol’s song became the fastest-selling digital download ever. It was bought and downloaded 69,244 times in the two first day it was released.
Coldplay will perform with pop-band and Jay-Z
Coldplay announced that they will play two gigs on Wembley Stadium in London instead of one, announced earlier. The first gig will feature Girls Aloud, second show will see the band performing with Jay-Z.
Notorious B.I.G. biopic will feature his unknown tracks
Upcoming movie about late Notorious B.I.G. will feature rapper’s previously unreleased demo songs. «His fans have been asking for it for years», said film producer Wayne Barrow.
Blur and Radiohead will struggle for musicians’ rights
A number of musicians announced the establishment of organization that will defend musicians’ rights. There are already 700 members in this coalition, including Blur, Radiohead and Kate Nash.
Take That beat Coldplay record
Take That’s new album The Circus set new record, being sold 132,985 copies in UK on the first day it hit the stores. The second place in this week’s sales chart is occupied by The Killers, and Chinese Democracy by Guns N' Roses dropped out of the top five.
