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A Hard Day’s Night: 50 years on…

Last week, the BFI hosted a Q&A session with director Richard Lester, as a prelude to the 50th anniversary re-release of A Hard Day’s Night.

Bernard Sumner reveals details of his autobiography

Bernard Sumner has confirmed details of his autobiography. Chapter And Verse (New Order, Joy Division And Me) will be published by Transworld on September 25. It had been announced in June 2013 that Sumner had signed a deal to publish his memoirs.

Brazil fans blame Mick Jagger for World Cup defeat

Mick Jagger has been blamed by a Brazilian TV station for Brazil’s record-breaking 7-1 World Cup semi-final defeat by Germany yesterday (July 8). Jagger has endured a six-game losing streak at the World Cup since 2010, by publicly endorsing countries who promptly lose. It even led to Brazil fans dressing cut-outs of Jagger in the colours of Chile and Colombia before their victories over those countries. But they lost when Jagger and his son Lucas attended the Germany game in Belo Horizonte.

AC/DC reveal new album details

AC/DC have revealed that they have completed work on their new album. Brian Johnson, who collected an honorary doctorate from Northumbria University today, has said that the band have finished work on the LP, which they have been working on in Vancouver. It is likely to be released later this year or early next year. "It was brilliant over there. We’re done. I’m very excited and we’ve got some great songs," he told Metal Hammer.

Bruce Springsteen debuts short film for “Hunter Of Invisible Game”

Bruce Springsteen has debuted a 10-minute short film for his track "Hunter Of Invisible Game" on his website. The video for the song, which was included on the singer's last studio album High Hopes, was directed by Thom Zimny and stars Springsteen himself as he journeys through the wilderness.

Nick Cave announces Q&A and live performance

Nick Cave will participate in a Q&A and a live performance at London's Barbican Hall on September 17. The event will include a gala preview of the Nick Cave film, 20,000 Days On Earth. The screening will be followed by a unique 60-minute live experience that includes a live performance with Nick Cave, Warren Ellis and Barry Adamson and a Q&A with the creative team behind the film including directors Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard and special guests. The event will be broadcast live by satellite to 150 UK cinemas.

Neil Young: new solo acoustic shows announced

Neil Young has announced two new solo acoustic shows. These take place at the Wang Theatre, Boston, on Sunday October 5 and Monday October 6. Tickets are available here. Pre-sale on the tickets starts today, July 9.

Beck to release Song Reader album featuring Jack White, Jeff Tweedy, Laura Marling and Jarvis Cocker

Beck is set to release a recorded version of his Song Reader project with an all-star cast including Jack White, Jeff Tweedy, Laura Marling and Jarvis Cocker.

Jack White to release White Stripes live album, Live Under The Lights Of The Rising Sun

A new live album from The White Stripes will be released through Jack White's Third Man subscription service later this year. Live Under The Lights Of The Rising Sun was recorded during the duo's first visit to Japan in October 2000 and will feature 31 tracks including covers of "I'm Bored" by Iggy Pop and Screaming Lord Sutch's "Jack The Ripper" plus an early version of "Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground". The album will be the 21st release from The Vault subscription service offered by White's Nashville-based label.

Watch Crosby, Stills & Nash cover Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy” with Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Neil Young’

Crosby, Stills & Nash performed a cover of Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night. Click below to watch it now. They teamed up with the host (doing his impersonation of Young) to perform "Fancy", which has been top of the Billboard chart for the last six weeks.
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