Simpson senior bans Wentz from Christmas festivities
Ashlee Simpson's father Joe has reportedly banned boyfriend Pete Wentz from family Christmas festivities, according to Star magazine.…
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Slade top Christmas song poll
Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody topped an MSN Music poll of favourite Christmas songs with 37% of the vote, ahead of the original Band Aid single.…
SFA bring Christmas gifts
Super Furry Animals will give away the track 'The Gift That Keeps On Giving' as a free MP3 on Christmas Day, with more freebies planned from 17 December.…
Fucked Up plan all-star Christmas record with Nelly Furtado and James Murphy
Canadian punk band Fucked Up have recorded a Christmas track featuring an all-star cast including James Murphy and Nelly Furtado, to appear as a b-side to 'David Christmas'.…
Paul Danan axed from Preston panto after swearing at Christmas lights switch-on
Paul Danan has been sacked from a lead role in a Preston pantomime after swearing at crowds during the city's Christmas lights switch-on, and has apologised.…
Last.fm back Lucky Soul for Christmas number one
Last.fm is encouraging its users to push Lucky Soul's 'Lips Are Unhappy' to Christmas number one, with a 17 Dec release bundled with a cover of 'Lonely This Christmas'.…
Art Brut's Eddie Argos teams up with Black Box Recorder for Christmas single
Art Brut's Eddie Argos and Black Box Recorder will release The Black Arts' debut single 'Christmas Number One' on 3 Dec, a bid for the festive chart top spot.…
Reverend And The Makers Christmas shows
Reverend And The Makers have announced two Christmas shows, at Fabric in London on 21 December and at the Leadmill in Sheffield on 20 December.…
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis Christmas party
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis have announced a Christmas party at The Dome in Tufnell Park, North London, on 8 December, supported by I Blame Coco and with Gaz's Rockin Blues DJing.…
Madness plan O2-wide festivities for Christmas show
Madness plan a programme of events across The O2's smaller spaces leading up to their 14 December arena show, with AEG Live's Rob Hallett involved in the plans.…
Sheryl Crow does Christmas
Sheryl Crow has recorded a Christmas album to be sold exclusively through Hallmark, featuring festive standards and a new track called Hello Friend.…
GCap launch national digital jazz station on Christmas Day
GCap Media has launched a national digital jazz station, with Darren Henley saying it aims to make jazz part of everyday life, available on DAB, Sky, cable and online.…