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Lady Gaga Leads Mtv Ema Nominations
Lady Gaga leads the nominations for the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) with six nods.The 'Edge Of Glory' hitmaker - who bagged five awards at last year's event - is up for Best Female,...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 September 2011
Arctic Monkeys Lead Q Awards Nominations
Arctic Monkeys lead nominations for this year's Q Awards.The 'Crying Lightning' hitmakers will compete for four trophies at this year's ceremony, including Best Track for 'Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair', Best Album...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 September 2011
Thom Yorke Influenced Flea
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea was influenced by touring with Radiohead singer Thom Yorke.The bassist played with the British singer in supergroup Atoms for Peace - which also included punk singer Patti Smith and Gorillaz...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 August 2011
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Piano Songs
Red Hot Chili Peppers wrote music on a piano for the first time for 'I'm With You'.During the band's recent hiatus, bass player Flea enrolled himself in the University of Southern California to study Jazz...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 August 2011
Kiedis' Past Hinders Love Life
Red Hot Chili Peppers star Anthony Kiedis struggles to find love because of his wild-man past.The rocker has fought a much-documented battle with drug addiction since he was young, but overcame his problems in the...
By WENN on 11 August 2011
Frusciante Files Request For Restraining Order
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers star John Frusciante has filed a request for a restraining order in Los Angeles after accusing a 32-year-old filmmaker of harassing him.The guitarist claims he is worried that August Elizabeth...
By WENN on 09 August 2011
Chili Peppers' Lofty Ambitions On New Video Shoot
The Red Hot Chili Peppers stunned locals in Venice Beach, California on Saturday (30Jul11) by rocking out on a rooftop for a video shoot.The rockers ventured to new heights to film a promo for their...
By WENN on 01 August 2011
Metallica Become Family Friendly
Metallica singer James Hetfield has made his band's live shows "more family-friendly" since becoming a father. The heavy metal singer has toned down his language when the group play live for the sake of his...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 December 2010
Chili Peppers 'Preparing To Sue Over Vickers Track'
Rockers RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS are considering taking legal action against British pop star DIANA VICKERS over similarities between her new track and the band's classic UNDER THE BRIDGE, according to U.K. reports.The chart newcomer,...
By WENN on 16 October 2010
Duff Mckagan Quits Addiction
Duff McKagan has left Jane's Addiction after just five months.The former Guns 'N' Roses bass player cited "musical differences" as the motivation behind his decision to leave the US rock group, despite working on material...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 September 2010
Smith Too Busy For Chickenfoot
Rock supergroup CHICKENFOOT are preparing to hit the studio to record their second album without drummer and founder CHAD SMITH - because the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS star is too busy to join them.Smith formed...
By WENN on 03 September 2010
Star-studded Tribute Show For Bonham
Drummers including former GUNS N' ROSES star STEVEN ADLER and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' CHAD SMITH have signed up to take part in a tribute to late LED ZEPPELIN percussionist JOHN BONHAM to mark the...
By WENN on 30 August 2010
Rapper Dick Van Dyke
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith has got Dick Van Dyke rapping on his new album. The drummer has recorded an album of songs for children and recruited the 84-year-old 'Mary Poppins' actor to lay...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 April 2010
Former Chili Peppers Star Frusciante Is Top Guitarist
Former RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS star JOHN FRUSCIANTE has been named the greatest guitarist of the last 30 years.The musician left the rock band after they embarked on a two-year hiatus in 2007, choosing not...
By WENN on 11 April 2010
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lose Guitarist
John Frusciante has reportedly left Red Hot Chili Peppers.The guitarist is said to have been replaced by session musician Josh Klinghoffer, who has previously toured with the 'Under The Bridge' hitmakers.A source said: "Josh Klinghoffer...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 December 2009
Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce Comeback
Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced their comeback concert.The US funk rockers went on hiatus in 2008 after 25 years together, but have said that they will play the charity concert MusiCares 2010 on January...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 November 2009
Pixies Headline Benefit To Save Baby
Reformed rockers THE PIXIES are trying to save a baby's life by headlining a Los Angeles benefit with WEIRD AL YANKOVIC and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS star FLEA.The Monkey Gone To Heaven hitmakers have confirmed...
By WENN on 05 November 2009
Tinchy Stryder Wants Chili
Tinchy Stryder wants to work with Red Hot Chili Peppers star Flea.The British rapper - who has previously collaborated with Sugababes singer Amelle Berrabah and hip-hop group N-Dubz - is a big fan of the...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 October 2009
Thom Yorke's New Group
Thom Yorke has formed a new supergroup.The Radiohead frontman has announced plans for two concerts with his unnamed band, which features Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, REM collaborator Joey Waronker, Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Mauro Refosco,...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 September 2009
Red Hot Chili Peppers Hall Of Famers
Red Hot Chili Peppers have been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on their first year of eligibility.Artists can be inducted 25 years after their debut release and both the 'Californication' hitmakers...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 September 2009
Kiss, Cool J & Chili Peppers Land Hall Of Fame Nominations
Rockers KISS, the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and rapper LL COOL J are among the list of contenders for next year's (10) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.Other first-time nominees in the 12-strong...
By WENN on 23 September 2009
Peppers End Break After Two Years
The lengthy RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS hiatus is over - the band has announced it will reconvene in October (09).Drummer Chad Smith, who used his downtime to form supergroup Chickenfoot with Sammy Hagar, insists he...
By WENN on 01 August 2009
Woodstock Founder Planning Anniversary Sequel
The founder of the legendary Woodstock music festival is said to be looking for sponsors to fund a 40th anniversary event.Michael Lang, who co-founded the iconic 1969 show in Bethel, New York State, is hoping...
By Contributor on 24 March 2009
Kiedis' Life Coming To Small Screen
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS frontman ANTHONY KIEDIS' autobiography is to be turned into a TV series. Writer John Sayles, known for his work on movies Honeydripper and Silver City, has penned a script for a drama...
By WENN on 23 February 2009
Depeche Mode, Marsalis And Chili Peppers Claim Playboy Prizes
DEPECHE MODE have been inducted to Playboy's Hall of Fame in the magazine's annual Music Poll, while jazz great BRANFORD MARSALIS and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS won the readers' votes. Marsalis claimed the Jazz Artist...
By WENN on 07 February 2007
Chili Pepper Hurt By Cave's Opinion
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS bassist FLEA was devastated to read a bad review of the band's latest album STADIUM ARCADIUM - because he discovered his idol NICK CAVE dislikes the group's music. The guitarist, real...
By World Entertainment News Network on 24 May 2006
Nirvana Fans Furious About Chili Peppers Video
NIRVANA fans are furious because they believe the new RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS music video featuring a parody of late Nirvana lead singer KURT COBAIN is disrespectful. In the video for DANI CALIFORNIA, the group...
By WENN on 19 May 2006
Dixie Chicks Still Fighting Bush On New Album
Country trio the DIXIE CHICKS are planning to re-ignite their feud with US President GEORGE W BUSH in a provocative new song. The group sparked controversy when singer NATALIE MAINES publicly criticised Bush during a...
By WENN on 10 March 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
Kiedis Still Baffled By O'connor Rejection
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS frontman ANTHONY KIEDIS remains baffled by SINEAD O'CONNOR's decision to dump him when they were dating more than a decade ago. Kiedis, who has dated a string of beauties, enjoyed...
By WENN on 27 October 2004
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