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Rock the Vote: 20 Musicians Turned Politicians

Many musicians have tried to bridge the gap between public performance and public service, most recently Youssou N'Dour. So we've compiled a list of 20 musicians who left the stage to run for office. ... Read More »

Drug Songs: 20 Tracks That Might Be Illegal

When it comes to rock 'n' roll songs, drugs are often the drug. The creators of the following alleged dope ditties almost invariably deny it, so we're placing them on trial. ... Read More »

Damon Albarn to Premiere New Opera at Manchester International Festival

Damon Albarn will premiere his new opera 'Doctor Dee' at this year's Manchester International Festival, it has been announced. ... Read More »

Graham Coxon Remains Coy About Blur's Recording Plans

Graham Coxon tried to spell out Blur's recording status in light of a tweet he posted at the start of the month. ... Read More »

Blur to Head Back Into the Studio Again?

The previously hinted at Blur re-reunion seems to be starting to gather pace. ... Read More »

Blur Will 'Definitely' Do Something in 2011, Says Drummer Dave Rowntree

Blur drummer Dave Rowntree has confirmed that the Britpop group are "definitely" going to be active in 2011. ... Read More »

Coachella 2011 Lineup: Confirmed and Rumored Acts

The sleuths over at the Coachella Forum have deduced through a variety of interviews, Twitter updates and posted tour dates that Interpol, Glassjaw, DJ Honda and Sasha have all been confirmed to perform over the weekend. ... Read More »

Damon Albarn to Score Short Film Based on Sister's Book

Gorillaz mastermind Damon Albarn is scoring a short film known as 'The Boy in the Oak.' The movie will be based on a children's book penned by his sister, Jessica ... Read More »

Blur to 'Record Comeback Album in 2011'

Tabatha Fireman, Redferns Blur are reportedly taking 2009's reunion one step further and heading ... Read More »

Bran Van 3000 Frontman Wants to Go 'Drinking in LA' With Damon Albarn

Bran Van 3000's James Di Salvio tells Spinner that now that his Montreal collective is back on track, having just released a new album, he'd like to have a tête-à-tête with Gorillaz's Damon Albarn. ... Read More »

Damon Albarn Suggests Blur May 'Do Something' in January

Graeme Flegenheimer, WireImage They say lightning doesn't strike twice but Blur could be set to ... Read More »

Blur Toss Their Old Musical Style in the Rubbish Bin -- Picture Book

Members of Blur pose for a photo promoting their 1993 album ‘Modern Life is Rubbish.‘ ... Read More »

Blur's Alex James Given Honorary Doctorate Degree

Plenty of musicians have honorary doctorates, but few have shared the interests of Blur bassist Alex James. ... Read More »

Gorillaz' Damon Albarn on Loving America, Plastic Beaches and the Joy of Melancholy

Since Damon Albarn helped define British youth culture in the '90s with his iconic Britpop band Blur, the singer, songwriter, label head and activist has produced a staggering culture clash of musical output. Most significantly, Gorillaz -- his cartoon band collaboration with 'Tank Girl' creator and former roommate Jamie Hewlett -- has become a worldwide phenomenon. ... Read More »

'Glee' Needs to Do These Top 10 Theme Shows in the New Season

With the long-awaited return of 'Glee' to TV, the question looms: What are they going ... Read More »

Gorillaz Roll Out All-Star Cast and Support for 'Plastic Beach' Tour

Michael Buckner/Getty Images No strangers to breaking convention (and records, for that matter), ... Read More »