Bono named most influential pop star of last 25 years
An MTV survey of more than 4,000 people names Bono the most influential pop star of the last 25 years, ahead of Michael Jackson and Madonna, to mark the channel's anniversary.…
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Nearly 4 million tune into final Top Of The Pops
3.9 million viewers tuned in to the final edition of Top Of The Pops on Sunday, nearly four times the audience of recent editions though far below its seventies peak.…
Kylie Minogue named most desirable flight neighbour
A British Airways poll finds Kylie Minogue is the celebrity men most want to sit next to on a flight, with George Clooney top for women.…
MPs reveal their favourite albums for British Library
The British Library asked politicians to name their favourite album, with Beatles and Led Zeppelin records featuring prominently among choices from Tessa Jowell, Michael Howard and others.…
Madonna tops MTV poll of rule-breaking videos
MTV's 25th anniversary survey of more than 10,000 viewers puts Madonna's 'Like A Prayer' at number one among videos that broke the rules, with two Michael Jackson entries in the top ten.…
Rave culture back on the rise?
The Guardian reports police have seen a rise in illegal rave parties in the UK, with forces monitoring websites and phonelines ahead of the August bank holiday.…
Stones confirmed as biggest live act
The Rolling Stones grossed $147.3 million on tour between November 2005 and May 2006, topping Billboard's touring chart ahead of U2 and Bon Jovi.…
UK consumers generally positive about brand music partnerships
A survey by Entertainment Music Research finds most UK consumers are positive or indifferent to brands sponsoring music, with teenagers most favourable.…
McFly set for number one
McFly are on course for their fifth number one with the Sports Relief double A-side Don't Stop Me Now and Please Please.…
Rising ticket prices may deter festival audiences
A TNS survey of just over 1,000 people suggests rising ticket prices may deter festival audiences, with older fans willing to pay an average of £59 for a weekend.…
Is Ward in decline?
Shayne Ward's new single Stand By Me entered at number 14, prompting reports label chiefs are disappointed, though first week sales were still the highest new entry.…
Creamfields-goers plan to do the Crouch
A Creamfields survey found 70% of ticket buyers plan to do the robot dance popularised by Peter Crouch at the festival in Cheshire.…