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Kapranos Wanted To Die Like Sid Vicious
FRANZ FERDINAND frontman ALEX KAPRANOS is disappointed he didn't die "glamorously" at a young age - because he always wanted to emulate his idol SID VICIOUS.The Take Me Out hitmaker wishes he could have passed...
By WENN on 09 November 2009
Franz Ferdinand Turn Down Fast Food Deal
Scottish rockers FRANZ FERDINAND turned down a lucrative advertising deal and the chance to become famous in America - because they didn't want to be known for promoting fast food. The Take Me Out hitmakers were...
By WENN on 10 April 2009
Stalker Threat Makes Kapranos Less Candid
FRANZ FERDINAND frontman ALEX KAPRANOS refuses to discuss his personal life in interviews after an obsessive fan used information he'd revealed against him. The Take Me Out singer won't go into details about what the "crazy...
By WENN on 27 February 2009
Franz Ferdinand Complete Lineup For Nme Awards Big Gig
Scottish indie rock act Franz Ferdinand have been confirmed as the final addition to the lineup for the Shockwaves NME awards Big Gig.The Glaswegian fourpiece will join White Lies and Crystal Castles in supporting the...
By Contributor on 20 January 2009
Kapranos Stunned By Drugs Revelation
FRANZ FERDINAND frontman ALEX KAPRANOS was shocked when KEANE singer TOM CHAPLIN went into rehabilitation - because he had no idea that Chaplin took drugs. Kapranos thought the singer, who was admitted into English clinic...
By WENN on 24 August 2006
Franz Plan Heroic Sparks Album
FRANZ FERDINAND are readying themselves to record a covers album of songs originally written by their heroes, cult US rock duo SPARKS. The Scottish band met up with Sparks brothers RON and RUSSELL MAEL, and...
By WENN on 04 April 2006
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
Kanye West: 'White People Should Make White Music'
Rap sensation KANYE WEST has hit out at white musicians who try to sound black, insisting artists should stick to what they do best. West confesses to a diverse listening taste and is...
By WENN on 23 September 2005
Queen Myth Prompted Franz Ferdinand To Go Backwards
FRANZ FERDINAND's self-titled debut album featured a hidden message inspired by frontman ALEX KAPRANOS' love of late QUEEN singer FREDDIE MERCURY. The Scottish group recorded the words, 'Call your mother. She worries about you',...
By WENN on 31 August 2005
Franz Ferdinand Bury Farting Feud
FRANZ FERDINAND frontman ALEX KAPRANOS refuses to allow his recent fight with NICK McCARTHY over his incessant flatulence jeopardise their relationship, as he treasures the bond they share. The TAKE ME OUT singer lost...
By WENN on 05 August 2005
West: 'Franz Ferdinand Have Influenced By New Album'
Rapper KANYE WEST is mining a new source for inspiration on his forthcoming album - because he wants it to sound like Scottish rockers FRANZ FERDINAND. West is readying upcoming disc LATE REGISTRATION for...
By WENN on 14 June 2005
Franz Ferdinand To Team Up With Sparks
Scottish rockers FRANZ FERDINAND are to team up with pop eccentrics SPARKS for a new album project in early 2005. The TAKE ME OUT hitmakers will assemble a Sparks best of after being approached...
By WENN on 31 December 2004
Franz Ferdinand Snub Palace Performance
Scottish rock band FRANZ FERDINAND have snubbed British royal PRINCE WILLIAM's request for a royal command performance. The band were to set to be guests of honour at QUEEN ELIZABETH II's Christmas Reception at...
By WENN on 05 December 2004
Cocker To Play Potter Music
Former PULP star JARVIS COCKER will lend his musical magic to the latest HARRY POTTER movie - he's signed up to score the soundtrack. The charismatic singer - famous for flashing his backside at...
By WENN on 21 October 2004
Outkast Lead Mtv Europe Nominations
American stars OUTKAST and USHER are favourites to win at this year's (04) MTV EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS, after landing five and four nominations respectively. Outkast are nominated for Best Group, Best R+B and Best...
By WENN on 06 October 2004
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