http://www.tourdates.co.uk/ Official Online Music News Copyright 2000 - DatePart(yyyy,Getdate()) Tourdates Ltd. Tourdates RSS http://www.tourdates.co.uk/images/furniture/FinalWebsiteLogoJan08.png http://www.tourdates.co.uk/ http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15347-uk-festival-awards-2009-announcedhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15347-uk-festival-awards-2009-announcedThe winner of the UK Festival Awards 2009 have been announced, with Glastonbury scooping the honour for the best major event.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:01:05 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15344-jls-bag-fanhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15344-jls-bag-fanA fan of British boy band JLS hid in the stars` luggage at their hotel in Ireland an attempt to meet the group. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15343-lily-allen-gets-on-board-with-pirateshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15343-lily-allen-gets-on-board-with-piratesLily Allen has made a U-turn in her stance on the pirating and illegal sharing of her music, saying she doesn`t mind people copying her CDs and selling them on at a profit. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15342-liam-gallagher-million-per-cent-confident-in-new-songshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15342-liam-gallagher-million-per-cent-confident-in-new-songsNew material from Liam Gallagher and his former Oasis bandmates could be released next year.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:16:03 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15341-my-chemical-romances-short-songshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15341-my-chemical-romances-short-songsMy Chemical Romance are writing ``shorter songs`` for their forthcoming LP and say they sound like an ``American`` band.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15340-50-cents-britney-worrieshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15340-50-cents-britney-worries 50 Cent says people should keep looking out for Britney Spears, even if she appears to be recovered from her breakdown and believes people want him to suffer similar problems.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15339-coldplay-snub-supporthttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15339-coldplay-snub-support White Lies preferred touring with Kings of Leon to Coldplay because the US rockers were more willing to hang out with them. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15333-roger-daltrey-plans-life-storyhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15333-roger-daltrey-plans-life-storyRoger Daltrey could write his +quot;interesting+quot; memoirs, but may leave out some juicy details.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:01:06 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15332-linkin-park-singer-wanted-to-kill-himselfhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15332-linkin-park-singer-wanted-to-kill-himselfAlcoholism and the break-up of his marriage led Chester Bennington to consider suicide.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:01:05 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15330-amelle-berrabah-had-freezing-treatmenthttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15330-amelle-berrabah-had-freezing-treatmentAmelle Berrabah says she spent her time in an Austrian recovery centre jumping in cold lakes and cycling in order to get over her ``nervous exhaustion``. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15329-mariah-carey-wanted-kittens-for-xmashttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15329-mariah-carey-wanted-kittens-for-xmasMariah Carey`s demands to have 20 white kittens at a Christmas lights switch-on have been blocked by health and safety officials.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15328-liam-gallaghers-songs-gettin-better-manhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15328-liam-gallaghers-songs-gettin-better-manLiam Gallagher claims his new songs are better than Oasis and plans to release a new album by next July.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15327-roger-taylor-wants-to-work-with-foo-fighters-drummerhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15327-roger-taylor-wants-to-work-with-foo-fighters-drummerThe drummers from Queen and Foo Fighters could launch a tour together.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:01:02 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15326-aerosmith-vow-to-carry-onhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15326-aerosmith-vow-to-carry-onAerosmith admit they are experiencing ``personal differences`` but say they will tour with a new singer if Steven Tyler embarks on a solo career.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15325-liam-gallagers-miles-musichttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15325-liam-gallagers-miles-musicMiles Kane says he wants to get his new friend Liam Gallagher to appear on his forthcoming solo album.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15324-jarvis-cocker-shops-for-songhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15324-jarvis-cocker-shops-for-songFormer Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker is so disorganised he frequently mistakes his shopping lists for ideas for songs.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15318-florence-and-the-machine-release-deluxe-debuthttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15318-florence-and-the-machine-release-deluxe-debutLungs will be released in a four-disc set, Florence And The Machine have revealed.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:31:02 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15317-public-image-limited-could-release-new-musichttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15317-public-image-limited-could-release-new-musicJohn Lydon could be back in the studio soon if the upcoming Public Image Limited tour makes money.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:31:01 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15316-nicolas-cage-issued-cross-complainthttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15316-nicolas-cage-issued-cross-complaintNicolas Cage`s former business manager Samuel J. Levin has filed a cross complaint against the actor, insisting his advice is not responsible for the star`s current financial difficulties.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15315-chipmunk-getting-betterhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15315-chipmunk-getting-betterChipmunk says he`s back to good health after taking a break following the suicidal messages he posted on Twitter last week. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15314-rihanna-wanted-metal-recordhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15314-rihanna-wanted-metal-recordRihanna was desperate to have a heavy metal influence on her new album until her label had a ``seizure`` and stepped in to stop her plans. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15313-katy-perrys-mature-soundhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15313-katy-perrys-mature-soundKaty Perry has promised her new songs will be more mature because she no knows ``how to handle boys``.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15311-mccartney-named-gershwin-prize-winnerhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15311-mccartney-named-gershwin-prize-winnerThe Library of Congress will honour Paul McCartney early next year.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:16:03 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15309-florence-welchs-euphoric-coverhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15309-florence-welchs-euphoric-cover Florence and the Machine singer Florence Welch said the first time she performed `You`ve Got The Love` was ``euphoric``. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15308-50-cents-melodic-ragehttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15308-50-cents-melodic-rage 50 Cent thinks his fans want to hear him perform ``aggressive`` music and hate him singing on his records. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15307-john-lydon-promises-new-songshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15307-john-lydon-promises-new-songsJohn Lydon hopes Public Image Ltd`s tour makes money as it is the only way the band can record new material.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15303-zane-lowe-lauds-metallica-and-the-clashs-influencehttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15303-zane-lowe-lauds-metallica-and-the-clashs-influenceAlbums by Metallica and The Clash`s will appear on a new BBC Radio 1 series.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:46:05 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15302-is-this-it-best-album-of-2000shttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15302-is-this-it-best-album-of-2000sNME magazine has voted The Strokes` debut as the best album of the decade.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:46:04 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15301-chris-brown-ready-to-datehttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15301-chris-brown-ready-to-dateChris Brown believes ``women are gonna be around`` when he is ready to start dating again, just eight months after his violent attack on ex-girlfriend Rihanna.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15300-rihannas-rated-r-returnhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15300-rihannas-rated-r-returnRihanna debuted tracks from her new album `Rated R` as she made her live return in London last night (16.11.09) - her first full concert since she was assaulted by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15299-jay-z-to-help-cherylhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15299-jay-z-to-help-cherylJay-Z wants to launch Cheryl Cole`s solo pop career in America by working with her on new music.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15298-the-strokes-rock-decadehttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15298-the-strokes-rock-decadeThe Strokes` 2001 debut LP `Is This It` has been named album of the decade by NME magazine, while troubled musician Pete Doherty saw three of his records make the top 50 list.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15297-british-sea-power-well-into-fifth-recordhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15297-british-sea-power-well-into-fifth-recordBritish Sea Power`s next record is coming along well, according to their guitarist.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:01:02 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15295-u2s-noise-finehttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15295-u2s-noise-fineU2`s concert promoters have been ordered to pay a fine of over 33,000 for breaching noise level regulations during their three nights in Dublin earlier this year. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15294-pet-shop-boys-glastonbury-dreamhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15294-pet-shop-boys-glastonbury-dreamPet Shop Boys want to perform at the Glastonbury festival next year and would like to be joined on stage by a special guest. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15293-50-cents-talent-searchhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15293-50-cents-talent-search50 Cent insists his recent row with Game won`t stop him trying to help new MCs make it in the music business.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15290-new-courtney-love-album-is-her-most-importanthttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15290-new-courtney-love-album-is-her-most-importantThe new Hole record is the most important Courtney Love has crafted.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:01:03 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15289-norah-jones-tries-different-sounds-on-new-recordhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15289-norah-jones-tries-different-sounds-on-new-recordNorah Jones claims to have strived for a more experimental sound on her new album.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:01:02 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15287-amy-winehouse-wants-new-nosehttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15287-amy-winehouse-wants-new-noseAmy Winehouse reportedly wants a nose job to fix her ``witch-like`` nose and also wants a doll made in her likeness in a bid to become the next Barbie. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15286-nathan-followill-marrieshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15286-nathan-followill-marriesKings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill married his long-term girlfriend Jessie Baylin in front of friends and family on Saturday (14.11.09). Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15285-rihanna-writes-attack-trackhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15285-rihanna-writes-attack-trackRihanna opens her heart about her assault by Chris Brown in ``emotional`` new track `Cold Case Love`, which features on her new album `Rated R`. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15282-liam-gallagher-will-be-back-within-monthshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15282-liam-gallagher-will-be-back-within-monthsLiam Gallagher is currently working on material for a new band.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:16:01 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15280-john-lydons-butter-tourhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15280-john-lydons-butter-tourPunk legend John Lydon has hit out at critics of his appearance in Country Life butter commercials, revealing the lucrative pay cheque he received has funded his forthcoming tour with Public Image Limited (PiL).Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15279-rihannas-prodigy-songshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15279-rihannas-prodigy-songsRihanna spent lots of time listening to British dance legends The Prodigy to come up with inspiration when writing songs for her new album `Rated R`.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15278-ashs-career-fearshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15278-ashs-career-fearsNorthern Irish trio Ash are worried their career may run into financial difficulty after leaving a major record label.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15268-country-life-ads-paid-for-pil-tourhttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15268-country-life-ads-paid-for-pil-tourJohn Lydon has defended his decision to become the face of a butter brand.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:46:02 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15267-sharon-osbourne-regrets-boyle-jibeshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15267-sharon-osbourne-regrets-boyle-jibesSharon Osbourne has admitted she was wrong to mock Susan Boyle.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:46:01 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15266-janet-jackson-opening-amashttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15266-janet-jackson-opening-amas`All For You` singer Janet Jackson is to open the star-studded American Music Awards (AMAs) ceremony later this month with a moving tribute to her late brother Michael who has received five nominations.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15265-robbie-williams-confirms-take-that-lphttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15265-robbie-williams-confirms-take-that-lpRobbie Williams has announced he is going to record a new album with Take That, after he was tearfully reunited with his former bandmates onstage last night.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15264-emmy-rossums-twitter-dateshttp://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/15264-emmy-rossums-twitter-datesEmmy Rossum met her boyfriend Counting Crows singer Adam Duritz on Twitter when he invited her on tour with his band.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT