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‘Downton Abbey’ News Roundup: Dan Stevens Loses ‘Two Chins’

Leah Rozen — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:27:01 +0000

New episodes of Downton Abbey won’t air until September in the U.K. and, program your DVR now, January in the U.

15 Great British Tribute Band Names, And One We Made Up

Fraser McAlpine — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:19 +0000

There’s a definite knack to naming a tribute band: Ideally you’d want a devilishly-clever pun on the band’s name (or at a push, their most famous song or album title), but it has to be one that also explains that ...

Mick Jagger Rolling to Glastonbury?

Brigid Brown — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:44:55 +0000

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is hinting that he and the rest of the band may be making an appearance at the famed Glastonbury music festival, reports NME.

Five Great British Rock Stars In Horrendous TV Commercials

Fraser McAlpine — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:19:52 +0000

It seems British celebrities are not quite as reserved as they may have you believe, especially when faced with a massive wad of notes.

Mick And Keith Finally Bury The Hatchet (For Now)

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:43:02 +0000

Well now, here’s a story which is kind of a surprise and yet also no surprise at all. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have announced they’ve put their bickering behind them, and are finally able to spend time together as ...

Is It Sexist To Use A Rolling Stones Urinal?

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:38:34 +0000

In Berlin, a new museum is opening which is devoted to the Rolling Stones. It’s full of old souvenirs from their 50 year career, collected and curated by fans.

Friday Vote: Who’d Be In Your Dream British Supergroup?

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:40:35 +0000

Noel Gallagher, when asked about Mick Jagger’s latest venture SuperHeavy, the supergroup he formed with Joss Stone, Dave Stewart, AR Rahman and Damian Marley, said this: “I’d love to do a supergroup as long as it ...

Five Great British Rock Memoirs

Fraser McAlpine — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:29:10 +0000

Pete Townshend’s autobiography, which has been on the way for something like 20 years, is due in the fall, and we’re pretty sure it’s going to be amazing. He’s clearly been there and done that, and he can spin a ...

UK Chart Report: The American Invasion

Fraser McAlpine — Mon, 16 May 2011 13:33:16 +0000

Wait just a cotton pickin’ minute here! Aren’t we supposed to be in this together? Aren’t the British and Americans the joint rulers of all things popular and musical?

Music Roundup: Mike Skinner Says No More to the Streets

MacKenzie Wilson — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:41:06 +0000

It looks like The Streets‘ Mike Skinner is giving up music for good. The British garage/rap mastermind recently told The Guardian that it’s time to focus on other things, like being a Dad.