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Gorillaz Future In Question
Gorillaz may come to an end after their present tour. The cartoon band - which is masterminded by singer and musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett - are presently completing their largest and most...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 December 2010
No Glee For Gorillaz
GORILLAZ star DAMON ALBARN will never allow his songs to be covered in GLEE because he's convinced the popular show is a "very poor substitute" for real music.A number of pop superstars, including Madonna, Britney...
By WENN on 12 October 2010
Noel Gallagher Praises Rival
Noel Gallagher admitted Gorillaz deserved a prize at the GQ Men of the Year awards last night (07.09.10). The former Oasis rocker praised the animated group - masterminded by his former bitter chart rival Damon...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 September 2010
Gorillaz Shot Down By Sex Pistol
Damon Albarn was snubbed by punk legend John Lydon when he asked him to appear on the Gorillaz album.The animated band's frontman offered the Sex Pistols singer the chance to appear on latest LP 'Plastic...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 July 2010
Lydon Rejected Gorillaz Offer
Punk star JOHN LYDON snubbed a chance to join DAMON ALBARN's band GORILLAZ - because he refused to record music bowing to "popular trends".The Sex Pistols frontman, also known as Johnny Rotten, was asked to...
By WENN on 14 July 2010
Massive Attack's Different New Album
Massive Attack's upcoming album could be "completely different" to 'Heligoland'.Robert Del Naja - who is one half of the 'Teardrop' electronica duo - explained while their last LP saw them collaborating with musicians they have...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 July 2010
Mason Blasts Albarn For Gorillaz's Glastonbury Slot
Former BETA BAND frontman STEVE MASON has hit out at DAMON ALBARN for dominating the main stage at Britain's Glastonbury music festival two years in a row, insisting he should have handed over the opportunity...
By WENN on 30 June 2010
Blur Are Glastonbury's Best
Blur's headlining slot at Glastonbury last year has been voted the best performance at the festival in 40 years.BBC 6 Music radio presenter Lauren Laverne revealed the British indie group - which consists of Damon...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 June 2010
Albarn Writing Magical New Opera
DAMON ALBARN is busy reading up on magic - he's conjuring up a new opera project about 16th-century alchemist JOHN DEE.The Blur rocker is joining forces with his Gorillaz collaborator Jamie Hewlett and Watchmen writer...
By WENN on 27 April 2010
Blur Prepare For 'Fools Day'
Blur's Record Day single will be called 'Fools Day'.The four-piece band announced the name of the first track they have recorded together since 2003's 'Battery in Your Leg' for their 'Think Tank' album yesterday (14.05.10)....
By Bang Showbiz on 15 April 2010
Albarn Slammed For Smoking Onstage
Anti-smoking campaigners in the U.K. are calling for DAMON ALBARN to be fined after he flouted British law by lighting a cigarette onstage on Sunday (21Mar10).The Blur star was performing with his band Gorillaz in...
By WENN on 23 March 2010
Gorillaz To Quit?
Gorillaz latest album 'Plastic Beach' is likely to be the group's last. The animated band's bassist, Murdoc Niccals, said with the group's third album their work "feels complete" and it could be the last time...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 March 2010
Morgan Reignites Albarn Feud
FUN LOVIN' CRIMINALS star HUEY MORGAN has reignited his feud with British singer DAMON ALBARN - branding him an "egomaniac."Morgan almost came to blows with the former Blur frontman in a London nightclub in 2000...
By WENN on 08 March 2010
Gorillaz Refused Perry Collaboration
Gorillaz refused to work with Katy Perry because she is dating Russell Brand.The animated group - created by Blur star Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett - were apparently approached by the 'I Kissed A...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 March 2010
Massive Attack's Scrapped Album
Massive Attack scrapped some new material because of internet leaks. The 'Teardrop' hitmakers, who are soon to release their first album in seven years 'Heligoland', admitted they wrote an album and a half worth of...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 January 2010
Graham Coxon Ready For Blur Return
Graham Coxon is hoping Blur will reunite again next year.The guitarist - who rejoined his bandmates, frontman Damon Albarn, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree, for several summer shows this year - is still...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 November 2009
Graham Coxon's Blur Hope
Graham Coxon wants to make a new Blur album.The guitarist has enjoyed reconciling with the Britpop icons following a series of summer concerts and wants to get back into the studio with bandmates Damon Albarn,...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 July 2009
Alex James' 'Psychedelic' Cheese
Alex James makes "psychedelic" cheese.The Blur bassist became a dairy farmer when the group went on hiatus in 2003 and his newly-reconciled bandmates have been enjoying the fruits of his labour - with unexpected consequences.Guitarist...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 June 2009
Independent Record Stores Fight Back
Over 50 independent record shops across the UK participated in the day, with special events planned in some stores, including gigs and exclusive vinyl and CD releases.In addition, the Rough Trade chain of stores revived...
By Contributor on 18 April 2009
Alex James 'Snubbed Coldplay'
Alex James has admitted he passed on signing COLDPLAY to his record label in the 1990s because he did not think they were anything special.Chris Martin's band have gone on to be one of the...
By Contributor on 23 January 2009
Simonon Left Battered And Bruised After Leaving Wife
Former THE CLASH bassist PAUL SIMONON was left with two black eyes and a battered nose after reportedly dumping his wife TRICIA earlier this month (06). The LONDON CALLING star, who is a member of...
By WENN on 21 November 2006
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Gorillaz's Demon Days Goes Live In New York
DE LA SOUL, IKE TURNER and HAPPY MONDAYS singer SHAUN RYDER will join GORILLAZ star DAMON ALBARN to pay tribute to the animated rock group he formed with cartoonist JAMIE HEWLETT. NENEH CHERRY and ROOTS...
By WENN on 01 March 2006
Brown Amused By Ryder's Tongue-twister
British rocker IAN BROWN has poked fun at former HAPPY MONDAYS singer SHAUN RYDER, for his inability to sing the word "there" on a GORILLAZ track. DAMON ALBARN's virtual band invited Ryder to sing...
By WENN on 15 December 2005
Gallagher Taunts Balding Albarn
NOEL GALLAGHER has launched a new attack on arch-nemesis DAMON ALBARN, this time ridiculing the GORILLAZ frontman's thinning hair. The OASIS guitarist has been feuding with Albarn since they both found britpop stardom in...
By WENN on 31 October 2005
Coldplay And Gorillaz Top Mtv Europe Nominations
COLDPLAY, GORILLAZ, GREEN DAY and GWEN STEFANI are leading the nominations at this year's (05) MTV Europe Music Awards. The YELLOW hitmakers, fronted by CHRIS MARTIN, are up for five gongs, including Best Group,...
By WENN on 28 September 2005
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