Tempah ‘to stay’ number one
The first official midweek singles chart shows that Tinie Tempah is due to hold on to the number one spot for a second week.
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Midweek ‘chart’ starts on Radio 1
Radio 1 is broadcasting midweek singles and album figures for the first time during a new weekly show on Wednesday afternoons.
Madness to play at T in the Park
T in the Park festival has also added Jamie T to its line-up and confirmed The Prodigy and Black Eyed Peas will headline the Radio 1/NME stage.
Foo Fighters to record new album
Dave Grohl says his band have started writing songs for their next album and that they’re planning to start recording in September.
Kasabian to headline V Festival
Kasabian and Kings of Leon are headlining this year’s V Festival in Leeds and Chelmsford.
Big Weekend venue confirmed
Radio 1’s annual free weekend music festival will take place in north Wales in May, it is announced.
Muse disappointed at label vow
Bassist Chris Wolstenholme says the band would be disappointed if their tracks were removed from free ad-funded streaming services by their label.
Eminem to headline T in The Park
The rapper, also known as Marshall Mathers, will top the bill alongside Muse and Kasabian at the July festival held in Balado.
Olly Murs signs to Cowell’s label
The X Factor runner-up has signed a joint deal between Simon Cowell’s record label and Epic Records to release his music.
Rap tour cancelled over safety
London rapper Giggs’ tour is cancelled after promoters consult police over safety fears.