Over the weekend Reading and Leeds were full of fantastic live music from the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bloc Party, Radiohead, La Roux, Kaiser Chiefs and many more. Alexa Chung was also among the guests and fans there to support the bands — check out our slideshow for some glimpses of the fun of the festivals! Read more
Fearne Cotton was out and about at the weekend, heading back and forth from the Radio One studios in central London where she presents her shows. The Top Of The Pops Christmas Special is returning this year following a successful campaign for its return, and Fearne will be presenting as usual. Take That, Girls Aloud, Pussycat Dolls, Duffy, Kaiser Chiefs, Dizzee Rascal, Calvin Harris and McFly are Read more
Kaiser Chiefs released single "Never Miss A Beat" this week, featuring New Young Pony Club and Lily Allen on backing vocals. The song is off the band's new album Off With Their Heads, which is released on 20th October. So take a look at the video and listen to the song below, and let me know — are you spinning the Kaiser Chiefs? Or slinging this song out? Kaiser Chiefs "Never Miss Read more
Jo Whiley is taking the Live Lounge on tour this week, starting with Adele at 10am today. Tomorrow will see Snow Patrol perform, then the Kaiser Chiefs on Wednesday, Girls Aloud on Thursday, and Razorlight at the end of the week. The Live Lounge has created some of the best covers I've ever heard, so I'm very excited about this whole new batch of performances. Which one are you most excited Read more
Lily Allen didn't let the rain put her off stepping out in London yesterday to get some jobs done, showing off her recent change to a slightly shorter 'do. I love her red shoes, although I think that blouse is pushing some Kate Moss-style boundaries in terms of its transparency! If you're hankering to hear some more of Lily's singing voice, she has recorded some guest vocals for the upcoming new Read more
As we've learned over this awards season, for every ceremony there must be at least one afterparty. The NME Awards last night were no exception – But not only did they have an afterparty, they went one step further, putting on a massive gig with Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs and Manic Street Preachers as some of the acts playing. Meanwhile Agyness Deyn and Carl Barat were dancing up a storm, and Read more
I've got you all voting on your favourite Brits performances from last night, but what if you missed one? Never fear, check them out below... Rihanna & Klaxons "Umbrella / Golden Skans" Mark Ronson, featuring: Adele, Daniel Merriweather & Amy Winehouse "God Put A Smile Upon Your Face / Stop Me / Valerie" For Amy's solo performance, Sir Paul McCartney, Kaiser Chiefs, Kylie, Mika, Beth Read more
Wow, there were some great performances tonight at the Brits, weren't there? A few fab collaborations and a couple of stand-out solo performances. But which was your favourite? Source What Was Your Favourite Brits 2008 Performance? Mika & Beth Ditto – "Love Today / Standing In The Way Of Control / Grace Kelly" Rihanna & Klaxons - "Umbrella / Golden Skans" Kylie - "Wow" Read more
We had a mix of smart suits and casual clothes from the men on the red carpet at the Brit Awards tonight. It seems to be the case that male musicians' sartorial decisions are based on whether they fly solo or hang in a gang. Ever handsome solo artists Will Young and Shayne Ward kept it classic in tailoring, as did producer extraordinaire Mark Ronson, whereas the cheeky chaps of the Klaxons looked Read more
The celebs are already arriving for the Brit Awards 2008, and making their way up the red carpet. This is the place to be if you want to see who's arriving – just keep an eye on the ever-expanding gallery. Kylie was first out of her car, and our girl Fab UK wants to know what you think of her outfit. She'll be polling you on all your favourite celebs' looks this evening, so if you have a Read more
