Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears talks to Matthew Stadlen about his flamboyant performances, why he hates red carpets, his musical influences and collaborations and why his name stops him from going solo. Watch here - www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11735889

One of the hot tickets for the London Jazz festival is young American bass player and singer, Esperanza Spalding.
At the age of 26, she has succeeded in bringing her music to a wide audience and yet jazz fans also say she is "the real thing".
Perhaps one of her biggest admirers is Barack Obama himself. Watch here - www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11748686

My Chemical Romance recently posted the following message on their official site:
"This Tuesday the 16th at noon PST, tune into mychemicalromance.com to see the album premiere of Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys in full video glory. The video transmission will be hosted by Dr. Death Defying directly from his lair. Don't miss it!"читать дальше

Bravo, chaps. Glassjaw today announced they would be selling a seven-inch pizza and vinyl deal - but you have to be in New York to buy it.
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2010 Rock Sound Readers’ Poll
The polls are open, who will be winning what in the 2010 Rock Sound Readers' Poll?

It is that time of year again, cast your votes in the 2010 Rock Sound Readers' Poll!
Who was the Best British Band? What was the Best Album of the year? Who was the Best International Newcomer? What was the Biggest Disappointment? Who was the Shit Weasel of the year? Who was the best Eye Candy of the year? And what was the Best Rock Sound cover of the year?
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Ozzy Osbourne says he might be up for a Black Sabbath reunion in 2012 – but only if bassist Geezer Butler agrees to stop moaning.
The Prince of Darkness has been linked with a return to his old band since the death of Ronnie James Dio in May, who was singing with the rebadged Heaven and Hell.
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