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Janet Jackson Opening Amas
Janet Jackson is to open the American Music Awards (AMAs).The 'All For You' hitmaker will sing a medley to start the 2009 ceremony on November 22, which sees her late brother Michael Jackson - who...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 November 2009
Green Day Unsure Of Obama Peace Prize
Green Day don't think Barack Obama deserves the Nobel Peace Prize yet. The 'American Idiot' rockers said they don't understand exactly why the current US president has been awarded one of the most prestigious prizes...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 October 2009
Green Day Wowed By American Idiot Musical
GREEN DAY frontman BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG was overwhelmed to see his punk rock opera AMERICAN IDIOT brought to life on stage, calling the new show "pulverising".The rocker and his bandmates were treated to a preview...
By WENN on 19 June 2009
Green Day Fan Fell Pregnant At Gig
GREEN DAY were shocked to discover they are secret fertility gods - a child was conceived during one of their concerts.A couple had sex during a Green Day gig several years ago, and the woman...
By WENN on 04 June 2009
Green Day Spoil Eminem's European Comeback
Punk rockers GREEN DAY have triumphed over EMINEM in the European albums chart - 21ST CENTURY BREAKDOWN has beaten RELAPSE to the top of the countdown.The band's latest release debuted behind Depeche Mode last week...
By WENN on 29 May 2009
Green Day Slam Wal-mart Over Cd Ban
Rockers GREEN DAY have blasted U.S. supermarket chain Wal-Mart after retail bosses refused to carry an uncensored version of their chart-topping new album. The band's 21st Century Breakdown skyrocketed to the top of the U.S. album...
By WENN on 22 May 2009
Kerrang! Confirm Tracklisting For 2008 Compilation
Kerrang! magazine has revealed the roster of bands earmarked for its 2008 compilation CD.Kerrang! The Album 2008 hits the shelves on September 29th and features chart successes such as Kid Rock, Nickelback and Weezer alongside...
By Contributor on 10 September 2008
Gallagher Attacks Green Day For 'Ripping Off' Wonderwall
OASIS star NOEL GALLAGHER has accused punk trio GREEN DAY of "ripping off" his WONDERWALL anthem for their hit BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS. The British guitarist has been a longtime outspoken critic of the AMERICAN...
By World Entertainment News Network on 14 December 2006
Green Day Get Environmental
Punk rockers GREEN DAY have teamed up with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to urge young music fans to demand clean, renewable energy solutions. The environmental rockers hope their latest cause will help break...
By WENN on 19 November 2006
U2 Arrive In Australia To Resume Tour
Irish supergroup U2 arrived in Australia yesterday (31OCT06) to complete the postponed leg of their VERTIGO tour. BONO, THE EDGE, ADAM CLAYTON and LARRY MULLEN JR flew into Sydney from their Dublin base before heading...
By WENN in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 November 2006
Bbc Rapped Over Live 8 Swearing
The BBC have been criticised by British TV watchdog Ofcom for broadcasting swear words by MADONNA, SNOOP DOGG, RAZORLIGHT and GREEN DAY at the Live 8 concerts last summer (JUL06). Rapper Snoop Dogg finished...
By WENN on 20 February 2006
Matlock Defends Green Day
Former SEX PISTOL GLEN MATLOCK has stuck up for punk proteges GREEN DAY, after his ex-bandmate JOHN LYDON dubbed them "a w**k outfit". Lydon - also known as JOHNNY ROTTEN - claimed the band...
By World Entertainment News Network on 14 February 2006
Rotten: 'Green Day Are Plonk'
SEX PISTOLS frontman JOHN LYDON has lashed out at rockers GREEN DAY, accusing them of stealing the term 'punk'. The singer - who performed as JOHNNY ROTTEN - claims the American band has reduced...
By World Entertainment News Network on 08 February 2006
Green Day Top Radio Music Awards Nominations
GREEN DAY's amazing year continues - the rock trio has picked up eight Radio Music Award nominations. The Grammy Award-winning group lead the way for the Las Vegas, Nevada prizegiving next month (19DEC05)....
By WENN on 07 November 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
Oasis Lead Q Awards Race
British rockers OASIS will lead the race at next month's (OCT05) Q Awards in London after landing five nominations. Following the release of their sixth studio album, DON'T BELIEVE THE TRUTH, earlier this year...
By WENN on 20 September 2005
Miami Hotels Play Host To Mtv Vma Performances
The American Airlines Arena line-up at the MTV Video Music Awards was so packed last night (28AUG05), THE KILLERS and MARIAH CAREY had to perform at hotels in the area. The Killers played live...
By WENN on 29 August 2005
Live 8 Concert Faces Problems In German
The people in charge of organising the Live 8 concert in Germany, have fought back against Berlin government and the businesses in the city, after they failed to pledge their support towards the concert that...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 June 2005
Green Day Fail To Impress Punk Icon
Rock superstars GREEN DAY were left red-faced after meeting their hero, THE BUZZCOCKS guitarist STEVE DIGGLE - but he had no idea who they were. The AMERICAN IDIOT stars, who are hailed by their...
By WENN on 23 June 2005
Green Day, Snoop And Brown Headline Oxegen Festival
American acts GREEN DAY, SNOOP DOGG and JAMES BROWN will descend on the tiny Irish town of Naas for this year's (05) OXEGEN FESTIVAL. Naas - 32 kilometres (20 miles) south of the capital...
By WENN on 19 April 2005
Armstrong Wanted Green Day To Be Like Tupac
GREEN DAY frontman BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG turned to an unusual source of inspiration when mapping out his band's plan for world domination - rapper TUPAC SHAKUR. The AMERICAN IDIOT singer admired tragic Shakur -...
By WENN on 07 April 2005
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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