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The Joy Formidable announce North American tour details

Welsh trio hit the road on April 30

April 2, 2010

The Gaslight Anthem's Brian Fallon gets his cherished guitar broken by airline employees

Frontman says that American Airlines staff 'threw it'

Apr 2, 2010

The Black Keys announce North American tour details

The blues-rock duo start the gig-run in Iowa on April 8

Apr 2, 2010

Broken Bells announce North American tour details

Danger Mouse and James Mercer's band begin the jaunt on May 18

Apr 1, 2010

1990s announce US tour plans

Scottish group to hit the road on April 22

Apr 1, 2010

Chapel Club kick off long Easter weekend with free NME Radio gig

Band showcase new album at London show

Apr 1, 2010

Fucked Up being sued by Thriller Energy drinks over SXSW blog

Company seeking damages after being slammed by band

Apr 1, 2010

Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins announces UK gig and solo album release

Taylor Hawkins And The Coattail Riders return to the UK this May

Apr 1, 2010

Lightspeed Champion has emergency surgery to beat throat infection

'It's been a truly strange, strange week,' Dev Hynes admits

Apr 1, 2010

Oasis to release singles collection album in June

'Time Flies' is set to come out on June 14

Apr 1, 2010
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MGMT announce UK and Ireland tour and ticket details

Band to bring 'Congratulations' from the USA for September dates

Apr 1, 2010

Laura Marling and Mumford & Sons join Latitude Festival line-up

Corinne Bailey Rae, Girls and Hockey also set for July event

Apr 1, 2010

The Smiths come out to watch The Drums on their UK tour

All the iconic band bar one are at the US group's shows this week

Apr 1, 2010

The Libertines ponder writing new material after reuniting

Band give press conference in London

Apr 1, 2010
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Holly Miranda to release TV On The Radio-produced single and tour - ticket details

Singer set for a handful of British dates

Apr 1, 2010

Kooks star in 'sex grind' during The Who's 'Quadrophenia' show – Daily Gossip

Katy Perry, Laura Marling, JLS – your music gossip stop

Apr 1, 2010

US 'porno pop' group with 37m MySpace hits attempt to crack UK

Millionaires attempting to turn online hits into real fans

Apr 1, 2010
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MIA, Massive Attack, Roots Manuva for Big Chill Festival

Kelis plus Kruder & Dorfmeister are also on the bill

Apr 1, 2010

Benicio Del Toro to play Maradona - Movie News

A film about the life of iconic footballer Diego Maradona is set to be made. According to Showbiz Spy, the favourite to play the current Argentina manager on the big screen is Benicio Del Toro, who recently played Che Guevara in Steven Soderbergh's two-part biopic on the freedom fighter. Maradona, renowned for his infamous 'Hand Of God' handball against England at the 1986 World Cup, is as much known for his mercurial ability on the pitch as his partying and prolific drug-taking off it. "Maradona's story is as colorful and dramatic as any sportsman's who has ever lived," an insider is quoted as saying, "and that's why he's the perfect subject for a movie. He has had drama all through his life from growing up on the streets in Argentina to captaining and now managing his national team." They added: "Benicio is the logical choice to play the lead role. In fact the whole project hinges on him being Maradona." In 2004 Maradona suffered a major heart attack, but last year was improbably named as the new coach of Argentina after Alfio Basile resigned. His reign has been dogged by controversy, however, with Argentina only just qualifying for the World Cup finals.