Amy Winehouse's former boyfriend discusses biopic, Plan B announces forest tour, Lady Gaga knocks back suitors... Daily Hot List

Monday, 5 December

An Amy Winehouse biopic could be on the way according to the singer's former film director boyfriend. "I guess a biopic is inevitable," said Reg Traviss, admitting he had been hit with several offers. "I have been asked but I honestly don't think I could do it. I'd be too close to it. Whoever does write and direct the film may exaggerate certain points to make it more Hollywood."
Mirror.co.uk

Lana Del Rey has unveiled a new track and the artwork from her forthcoming debut album, Born To Die. We're still waiting on the official video to her new single, the title track from the album. In the meantime, we'll have to all make do with a topless video of the star hugging a tattooed man. (via Stereogum.com)

Lady Gaga says competition has destoryed some of her relationships, explaining: "Perhaps it's a whose-dick-is-bigger contest. If I go to the piano and write a quick song and play it back, they are angry with how fast and effortless it is. That's who I am, and I don't apologise for it." She does tell Vanity Fair though that she's had several proposals, though notes "I can buy myself a fuckin' ring."
Vanityfair.com

Bon Iver has slammed the Grammys, despite earning four nominations. "It's just not important and people spend too much time thinking about it," the Holocene singer said.
Newyorktimes.com

Frank Ocean, Jamie N Commons and Dry The River are among the acts to make it on to the BBC Sound Of 2012 long list, which was voted for by critics and other members of the music industry. The list also includes Friends, ASAP Rocky and Azelia Banks - with the latter currently favourite to top the poll when placing are announced later this year.
BBC.co.uk/news

The musical version of Green Day's American Idiot album is set to tour the UK in October. Tickets for the show go onsale on Friday (9 December).
Americanidiotthemusical.co.uk

Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky has made a dark video for Lou Reed and Metallica's The View (via Hitfix.com).

Speaking of Lou Reed, the former Velvet Underground singer and Phillip Glass made an appearance at the Occupy Wall Street protest last week. (via Thefader.com)

If you go down to the woods next June, you're in for a big surprise... Plan B has announced a series of shows in forests taking place next summer. The series of dates kick off in Thetford Forest on 15 June with the rapper/singer declaring: "it's going to be a real adventure taking the Plan B show into the woods. I'm really up for this and hope to see you there".
Forestry.gov.uk/music

Liam Gallagher gave a shout out to "weirdo Scientologists" last night at Beady Eye's show in Los Angeles before playing Bring The Light.
NME.com

Liverpool's Outfit are one of our Faces Of 2012 tips. Here's a sneak peek of their appearance in the new issue of Q (Q306) out now. Stay tuned all week for more New To Q with Chris Catchpole.
Qthemusic.com

Nicki Minaj is set to release a new single, Roman In Moscow. The song is taken from her forthcoming second album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, due out early next year.
Thefader.com

Did you catch all the film and dance references in Lady Gaga's new Marry The Night video? Here's our guide to the cultural touchstones (well the ones we spotted), from Black Swan to Flashdance and more.
Qthemusic.com

Some vintage YouTube fun: The Charleston done to Daft Punk, of course.

The latest New Noise podcast from Jon Hillcock is out today including tracks from J£SUS MILLION, Slime and Powell.
Newnoise.tumblr.com

Lionel Ritchie is set to be honoured by Harvard University for his humanitarian work. The Hello singer co-wrote We Are the World - the US equivalent of Band Aid - which he re-recorded in 2010 for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.
Rollingstone.com

The X Factor Charity Single Wishing On A Star is Number 1, featuring this year's competitors and several old faces, while Olly Murs - also once of the show - tops the album charts.
Theofficialcharts.com

Today's Track Of The Day is The Cure with Boys Don't Cry live at Bestival.

That's it for today. More Hot List tomorrow at noon.

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