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Thursday, 5 January

Kanye West went on an hour-long Twitter frenzy last night to announce a the launch of new company named after his late mother Donde West. "DONDA will be comprised of over 22 divisions with a goal to make products and experiences that people want and can afford..." he furiously typed. "I want to put creatives in a room together with like minds that are all waaaay doper than me."
Twitter.com/kanyewest

Adele's 21 is set to become the longest-running chart-topping album in over 40 years. The album is on course to claim the top spot again this Sunday which will be its 19th non-consecutive week at Number 1, the first to do so since Simon & Garfunkel's 1970 album Bridge Over Troubled Water. The singer can also celebrate this morning the announcement that 21 and single Rolling In The Deep were the biggest-selling album and song in the US in 2011. Not bad, eh?
Theofficialcharts.com

Mike Skinner has written an autobiography, The Story Of The Streets, about his childhood, success and recent end of The Streets. The memoir is set to be released on 29 March.
Guardian.co.uk

Sinead O'Connor's marriage to drug counselor Barry Herridge, who she tied the knot with in Las Vegas last month and before annulling it 18 days later, could be back on. The singer tweeted last night: "Guess who had a mad love making affair with her own husband last night?" Thanks for that, Sinead.
Twitter.com/vampyahslayah

With a new album on the way - following a taster releaed via mixtap released online last week - Dizzee Rascal has confirmed he intends to enjoy his new spot in the mainstream. "I like making big pop records," he says. "I think some people think that I was pressured into it but it was my choice."
bbc.co.uk/newsbeat

Kaiser Chiefs drummer Nick Hodgson filled in on drums for The Vaccines at their show in Amsterdam on Tuesday.
NME.com

Check out our Q&a with Of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes, in which he tells us why he regrets doing that mobile phone ad...
Qthemusic.com

The Weeknd has put a call out for musicians to join his live band, prompting speculation that a long-awaited tour could take place. A message posted on Facebook last night invited musicians in and around his native Toronto to get in touch.
Onethirtybpm.com

Whats it like to DJ for one of the richest men in America at his New Year's Party? DJ "David "Shapiro" explains...
Theawl.com

The Killers have confirmed they plan to release a new album in 2012. "It's just whether it's [released in] the summertime or the wintertime," singer Brandon Flowers told Zane Lowe on Radio 1. Check out the new issue of Q (Q307, out now) for more from the group, including Flowers' rather cryptic confectionary-based guide to their new album...
bbc.co.uk/newsbeat

The latest issue of our sister magazine Mojo features a free CD featuring bands like Errors, S.C.U.M and Destroyer covering New Order's 1983 album Power, Corruption and Lies.
Mojomagazine.tumblr.com

Who is Evian Christ? The mystery producer is causing a stir after posting eight songs online at the end of December (via Thefader.com).

Lana Del Rey has been signed up with Next Model Agency, a modelling firm who look after the likes of Alexa Chung and Alice Dellal.
Telegraph.co.uk

Speaking of Lana Del Rey, check out our exclusive mix of new album track, Off To The Races. The singer appears on the cover of the new issue of Q (Q307) which is in on sale now.
Qthemusic.com

Almost 700 unreleased songs by Thin Lizzy have been found and plans are now afoot to release them as a box set.
Music-news.com

In the latest issue of Q (Q307), we count down 140 best songs you need to hear. Each day we'll be bringing you a selection of the tracks to stream. Check out part two now.
Qthemusic.com

Zooey Deschanel has filed for divorce from Death Cab For Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard. The pair announced their split in October.
Billboard.com

Watch WU LYF played Heavy Pop live on the David Letterman show last night.

Charlotte Gainsbourg has spoken out about her new album, working with Lars von Trier and her memories of father Serge in a new interview.
Pitchfork.com

Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney is producing a new album by winners of Rolling Stone's recent Choose The Cover competition, The Sheepdogs.
Rollingstone.com

Jennifer "Miro" Anderson of 80s punk band The Nuns has died aged 54. The singer passed away in New York after battling cancer.
Pitchfork.com

Today's Track Of The Day is Anja McCloskey with A Kiss.

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

12:00 PM | 05/01/2012