The Beatles considered replacing George Harrison with Eric Clapton
Unearthed 'Let It Be' recording sessions reveal John Lennon suggested replacing George Harrison with Eric Clapton during a brief walkout by Harrison.…
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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Wild boars attempt to steal Shakira's phone
Shakira says two wild boars attacked her in a Barcelona park and tried to take her bag containing her phone, as the animals increasingly move into European cities.…
Dave Grohl's throne appears again, seating Greyhawk bassist Darin Wall
Greyhawk bassist Darin Wall used Dave Grohl's throne at a recent show after being shot in the leg outside a venue in Boise, Idaho.…
Coachella sues Carchella
Coachella Music Festival is suing the Carchella car show, run by DJ Envy, alleging its name and logo cause confusion with the festival.…
Thierry Henry says Daniel Ek remains committed to Arsenal acquisition
Thierry Henry says Daniel Ek remains committed to buying Arsenal, though there is no dialogue with the owners yet and the process could be long.…
Daniel Ek and Thierry Henry spotted watching Arsenal match, prompting rumours of new takeover bid
Daniel Ek and Thierry Henry were seen watching Arsenal's win over Tottenham, fuelling rumours of a renewed takeover bid after an earlier offer was rejected.…
Insane Clown Posse's battle with the FBI examined in new documentary
A new documentary, 'The United States Of Insanity', examines Insane Clown Posse's efforts to have their fanbase, the Juggalos, removed from an FBI gang threat listing.…
Kelly Clarkson wants to cancel you this Christmas
Kelly Clarkson has released 'Christmas Isn't Canceled (Just You)' as the first single from her second Christmas album, 'When Christmas Comes Around', out on 15 Oct.…
REM "will never reunite", insists Michael Stipe
Michael Stipe says REM will never reunite, calling reunion talk wishful thinking and saying a reunion would be tacky and money-grabbing.…
Nigel Kennedy pulls out of Classic FM concert, accusing radio station of "musical segregation"
Nigel Kennedy has pulled out of a Classic FM concert at the Royal Albert Hall after being told not to perform a classical arrangement of Jimi Hendrix's 'Little Wing'.…
Johnny Marr comments on Rick Astley and Blossoms' "funny and horrible" Smiths covers band
Johnny Marr has called the Rick Astley and Blossoms Smiths tribute project 'funny and horrible', saying Blossoms did not mention it when they met.…
White House says it only offered to call Nicki Minaj about vaccines
The White House says it only offered Nicki Minaj a call with a doctor about COVID vaccines, after she announced she had been invited to discuss the issue there.…