Blue top the singles chart with Elton John duet
Blue's duet with Elton John went straight to number one in the singles chart, while Gareth Gates's new single debuted at five amid a Popstars rivalry.…
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Beck's Band Aid rendition
Beck led a live rendition of Do They Know It's Christmas at LA station KROQ's Christmas party, joined by Chris Martin, Juliette Lewis, Jack Johnson and others.…
Those TOTP winners
The Top of the Pops Awards were held in Manchester and broadcast on BBC 1, with Will Young taking top single and top newcomer and Sir Elton John inducted into the Hall of Fame.…
MTV awards beckon
The MTV Europe Music Awards take place in Barcelona, with Eminem, Robbie Williams and Whitney Houston performing and host P Diddy tipping Eminem to win.…
Rockers donate gifts to charity auction
Oasis, Coldplay, Fatboy Slim and the Rolling Stones have donated items to an online Amazon auction in aid of the NSPCC's Full Stop campaign.…
Coldplay announce arena dates
Coldplay have announced two arena dates for April 2003, at Manchester MEN Arena and Earls Court in London, following a sell-out UK tour.…
Top of the Pops Awards nominations announced
The BBC's Top of the Pops Awards have announced nominations, with Coldplay, Ms Dynamite and Will Young up for three awards each, winners chosen by public vote.…
McCulloch back in solo position
Ian McCulloch's third solo album is due next March with guest spots from Coldplay's Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland, who say they were inspired by the Bunnymen.…
Oasis left at the back of the Q
Oasis went home empty-handed from the Q Awards, while Radiohead were named best band in the world and Coldplay won best album.…
Idlewild bassist goes
Idlewild bassist Bob Fairfoull has left the band before a European tour; bass technician Alex Grant will fill in for warm-up dates.…
MTV Europe nominees announced
Nominations for the MTV Europe Awards have been announced, with P Diddy confirmed as presenter for the Barcelona ceremony in November.…
Coldplay play impromptu car park set after Atlanta gig cancelled
Coldplay cancelled their Atlanta show after weather damage but played an acoustic set in the car park, followed by a surprise appearance at the Echo Lounge.…