What we've learned today:
1. Simpsons creator Matt Groening is curating the first weekend of next year's ATP in Butlins, Minehead. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
2. Queen guitarist Brian May has praised Muse and their highly Queen-inspired The Resistance. He was quotes as saying "They are extraordinary musicians. Real virtuosos - much more than I am."
3. John Barnes is on-board for re-doing his World In Motion-rap if New Order are asked to revamp their 1990 World Cup classic, according to bassist Peter Hook.
4. Apparently, David Beckham was supposed to do the rap for a 2002 version, but the FA stepped in at the last minute. Bastards.
5. Florence and The Machine have lost their equipment in a trailer fire in Germany. Florence Welsh stated "You could hear the harp's strings ping in the fire. Strange sound. We recorded it and I want to use it in a song".
6. Lady GaGa covered John Lennon's Imagine during a human rights rally in Washington DC.
7. Pete Doherty has been admitted to hospital with "breathing difficulties". Possibly upon hearing of Lady GaGa's choice of cover.
8. Nick Cave has apologised to Kylie Minogue and Avril Lavigne for featuring them in his latest novel as his protagonist's obsessions.
9. Albert Hammond Jr has released his first clothing line.
10. In other Strokes news, bassist Nikolai Fraiture is running the NY Marathon.
Daily Conundrum:
What are the full lyrics to 'Reverend' Jon McClure's Peaches Geldof-referencing song?
Dictionary-Defying Tabloid Headline Of The Day:
"Leonarrr Lewis" (The Sun)
Oasis-Watch:
Anyone yelled out "Where the f**k is Andy Bell" upon spotting him yet? Please don't.
On The Office Stereo:
- Legends & Anthems
- Rolling Stones: Best of
- Owl City - Ocean Eyes
- The Avett Brothers
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4:36 PM | 13/10/2009
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