Super Furry Animals blow up PA at Jersey Live
Super Furry Animals' set at the Jersey Live Festival was cut short when the PA blew up mid-song during Receptacle For The Respectable.…
And Finally
Each week we carefully curate some of the stand-out stories that come across the CMU news desk, picking out the most funny, whacky or down right weird ones to include in the 'And Finally!" column.
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Envy Corps guitarist Brandon Darner suffers stroke before London gig
Envy Corps guitarist Brandon Darner suffered a stroke backstage at the Water Rats in London, and the band are unlikely to complete their remaining dates.…
Bo Diddley suffers heart attack and is in hospital
Blues musician Bo Diddley has suffered a heart attack and is being treated in a North Florida hospital in a stable but still very serious condition.…
Jessica Simpson receives lukewarm reception at country debut
Jessica Simpson's live country debut at the Country Thunder USA Festival in Wisconsin reportedly drew heckling, ahead of her country album later this year.…
Kelly Osborne dreads stage debut in Chicago
Kelly Osbourne says she is terrified ahead of her West End stage debut in Chicago next month, having only previously performed in a school play.…
CD turns 25
The compact disc marks its 25th anniversary, having first been made at a Philips factory in Germany, with over 200 billion sold since its launch with Abba's The Visitors.…
Smiths fans cycle for the Lads
Smiths fans are organising a charity bike ride around Manchester landmarks to raise money to restore the Salford Lads Club, whose lead roof was stolen.…
Jessica Simpson to adopt child
Jessica Simpson is reportedly looking to adopt a child, having visited orphanages with her minister father for years.…
Coldplay incite violence
A woman attacked a man in a Seattle karaoke bar after he sang Coldplay's 'Yellow', according to the NME, before being pulled off by bystanders.…
Prince hunting for Kate Nash
Prince has reportedly ordered his staff to find Kate Nash before his O2 residency ends, after hearing her music on the radio, per the Daily Star.…
Noel and Liam set to break a record
Noel and Liam Gallagher have been invited to a record attempt for the largest gathering of people with the same surname in Letterkenny, Ireland.…
Melua stuck in a lift
Katie Melua was trapped in a lift for 30 minutes while filming her video for 'If You Were A Sailboat', according to a crew member.…