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Il Divo Soars To No. 1 In The U.K.
Crossover classical group Il Divo debuted at No. 1 on yesterday's new U.K. album chart with "The Promise" (Syco Music/Sony BMG), and the label also continues its stranglehold on the singles survey...
November 17, 2008
Kanye West Arrested After U.K. Nightclub Incident
Kanye West was arrested after an alleged assault outside a U.K. nightclub, but was released without charge, according to British press reports.
November 14, 2008
Girls Aloud Storm U.K. Album Chart
British pop quintet Girls Aloud followed their recent No. 1 single, "The Promise" (Fascination/Polydor), with a bestselling debut yesterday (Nov. 10) for their fifth studio album, "Out of Control."...
November 10, 2008
Ultravox Reuniting For 2009 Tour
U.K. pop/rock outfit Ultravox's 1980s lineup will reunite for a 2009 tour, marking this version of the band's first performance since Live Aid in 1985.
November 07, 2008
AC/DC Back Atop U.K. Chart After 28 Years
AC/DC's "Black Ice" (Columbia) trumped Kaiser Chiefs' "Off With Their Heads" (B Unique/Polydor/Universal) to seize the No. 1 crown on the new U.K. album chart yesterday (Oct. 26). AC/DC has not led...
October 27, 2008
Oasis Scores Seventh Straight U.K. No. 1
Oasis made its customary debut atop the U.K. album chart yesterday (Oct. 12) with "Dig Out Your Soul" (Big Brother), continuing the band's record of having reached No. 1 on the U.K. bestsellers with...
October 13, 2008
Justin Hawkins Starts Fresh With Hot Leg
The collapse of his former band, the Darkness, and an unsuccessful attempt to represent the United Kingdom in 2007's Eurovision Song Contest have hardly dampened Justin Hawkins' drive.
October 10, 2008
War Child Benefit Album Postponed Until Feb.
The War Child charity and Parlophone Records have postponed the U.K. release of the multi-artist fund-raising album "Heroes" to early 2009 from its scheduled date of Nov. 24. The set will be issued in...
October 07, 2008
U.K. Artists Form Coalition To Protect Rights
Dozens of U.K. artists, including Radiohead, The Verve, Kaiser Chiefs and Kate Nash, have signed up to a new representative body, the Featured Artists' Coalition.
October 06, 2008
Mac Attack
Welcome to the story of a multiplatinum British singer/songwriter named Amy that doesn't include even the faintest whiff of tabloid scandal.
August 17, 2008
Perry's 'Girl' Topples U.K. Singles Chart
Katy Perry's U.S. No. 1 "I Kissed a Girl" (Virgin/EMI) became the U.K.'s new No. 1 single yesterday to complete a transatlantic double, while ABBA's "Gold -- Greatest Hits" (Polydor/Universal)...
August 11, 2008
Black Kids
The first chapter of the Black Kids' story reads like an indie rock fairy tale. Plucked from Jacksonville, Fla., after their demo impressed Pitchfork and the blogosphere, the band found itself the...
August 07, 2008
Coldplay Back On Top Of U.K. Album Chart
Dizzee Rascal's "Dance Wiv Me" (Dirtee Stank), featuring Calvin Harris & Chrome, started a fourth week atop the U.K. singles chart yesterday, while Coldplay's "Viva La Vida or Death and All His...
July 28, 2008
'Partie' Time
The first chapter of the Black Kids' story reads like an indie rock fairy tale.
July 20, 2008
Fit For Kings: Kings Of Leon
Kings of Leon may be from Tennessee, but so far, the band's music has resonated in a bigger way overseas than it has in its own backyard.
September 12, 2008
Kings Of Leon Rule U.K. Album, Singles Charts
The U.K. has officially been overtaken by Kings Of Leon mania, as the quartet's single "Sex on Fire" started a third week atop the singles chart, while their fourth album, "Only by the Night," debuted...
September 29, 2008
Pink Races To Top Of U.K. Singles Chart
Pink raced 37 places up the new U.K. singles chart to hit the top yesterday with "So What" (LaFace/Sony BMG). That ended Kings Of Leon's three-week tenure at No. 1 with "Sex on Fire" (Hand Me...
October 06, 2008
Kid Rock, ABBA Soar On U.K. Charts
There was a double dose of good news for Kid Rock when the new U.K. sales charts were published yesterday (Aug. 3), as the Atlantic artist's "All Summer Long" moved 2-1 to become his first chart-toppi...
August 04, 2008
Genesis Wraps Reissue Series With 13-Disc Box
Rhino's comprehensive Genesis reissue campaign will conclude Nov. 11 with the release of "Genesis: 1970-1975," a 7-CD/6-DVD collection loaded with rare material and 5.1 DTS audio mixes.
August 27, 2008
The Verve Brings The 'Noise' On Reunion Album
Talk of a return to the relative glory days of a decade ago is often hostage to the fortunes of the modern music business. But the re-formation of the Verve has its supporters dreaming big.
August 21, 2008
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Dream Theater Debuts Atop Euro Chart
Europe welcomes a new bestseller on the composite European Top 100 Albums chart, as New York rock outfit Dream Theater's "Black Clouds and Silver Linings" (Roadrunner) opens its account at No. 1.
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