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More details on Janis Joplin biopic emerge

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lee Daniels is in talks to direct a Janis Joplin biopic starring Amy Adams. Adams became attached to the project, titled Get It While You Can, back in 2010. Before Adams, Renee Zellweger had been lined up to play Joplin.

Beatles manager Brian Epstein to feature in new comic book

The story of The Beatles' manager Brian Epstein is set to be told in a new comic book.

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan: ‘I almost killed myself three or four times’

Smashing Pumpkins singer Billy Corgan has claimed that he "almost" killed himself several times. In an interview on Last Call With Carson Daly, the frontman admitted that he had considered committing suicide "about three, four, seven times" but faith in God had stopped him from feeling "like a victim". He said: "I almost killed myself about three, four, seven times. I literally started planning my death and what I would leave behind, and what I was gonna write. Three or four times in my life.

The Rolling Stones post setlist on Twitter

The Rolling Stones have hinted at the possible running order of their London dates in November with a hand-written setlist posted on Twitter. The image, appearing to show a full setlist of Rolling Stones tracks, was posted online shortly before the band announced their two dates at the 02 Arena in November. Most of the group's classic hits are featured, including 'Paint It, Black' and 'Honky Tonk Women', but new songs 'Doom And Gloom' and 'One More Shot' from forthcoming compilation 'GRRR!' are nowhere to be seen.

Jimmy Page: ‘It took two years for us to watch reunion gig footage’ – watch

Keith Richards on live show payday: “£16m sounds about right to us”

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards says he does not want to charge fans high prices to see the band, despite the fact that tickets for the newly announced London shows range from £90 to a deluxe package priced at £950. Appearing on BBC 6Music, Richards addressed rumours that the band will personally pocket £16m from the run of live shows, saying: "I haven't looked at the figures – numbers can get greatly exaggerated. I just wanna do some shows and I don't want to charge over the bloody top. I'm a bit out of the loop with showbiz. £16m sounds about right to us."

Patti Smith: ‘Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson could have starred in ‘Just Kids”

Patti Smith has said that on-off Hollywood lovers Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattison could have 'easily' played her and the late photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in Just Kids, the film adaptation of her own memoir.

Fleetwood Mac confirm details of reunion tour, hint at new material in 2013

Stevie Nicks has confirmed that Fleetwood Mac will embark on a reunion tour from April next year. The band behind iconic 1977 album Rumours put an end to months of speculation by confirming their reunion, with Nicks also revealing the band are in talks about recording new music to coincide with the live dates. Speaking to ABC News Radio, Nicks said: "We go into rehearsals somewhere around the end of February. So... if everything goes to plan, we should probably be out [on the road] by end of April [or] May, I would think."

Jerry Lee Lewis’ bandmate killed in shootout

A member of rock'n'roll star Jerry Lee Lewis' band was killed in a shootout on Sunday (October 14) in Memphis. Seventy-year-old bass player BB Cunningham was working as a security guard at an apartment complex when he went to investigate a gunshot noise nearby. Witnesses say they then heard further gunshots and Cunningham, along with an unidentified 16-year-old, was found dead at the scene. Police are currently investigating the incident. Judy Baladez, a resident of the apartment buildings told WMCTV:

The Rolling Stones announce two London dates in November – ticket details

The Rolling Stones have announced two London dates for November – scroll down to watch a video of the announcement. The Stones will play London's O2 Arena on November 25 and 29 to celebrate their 50th anniversary. They will also be playing two New York shows on December 15 and 13. Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 19, at 9am. The band made the announcement via a video posted to their Facebook page.
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