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Ronnie Wood To Battle Jarvis Cocker At Sony Radio Academy Awards
British rockers Ronnie Wood and Jarvis Cocker will go head to head for a top broadcasting prize at the U.K.'s Sony Radio Academy Awards next month (May13).The Rolling Stones star and the Pulp frontman are...
By WENN on 10 April 2013
Pulp's Ten Year Hiatus Properly Over With New Track 'After You'
Pulp is back, and not back like they were last year, doing a bit of touring, but properly back with new music and everything. Their latest track - the first new one in ten years...
By Lorna Greville in Music / Festivals on 28 December 2012
Jarvis Cocker Says Pulp Will Not Record New Music
Jarvis Cocker has stated Pulp will not record any new music.The band - also formed of Candida Doyle, Mark Webber, Steve Mackey and Nick Banks - are reuniting for a Christmas show in their hometown...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 November 2012
Pulp Will Not Release New Material
Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker has ruled out making any new material with the band.The Common People hitmakers got back together in May, 2011 for a string of shows, including sets at U.K. music festivals including...
By WENN on 26 November 2012
Q Awards: Are Muse Really The Best Act In The World Today?
The answer, of course, is no. But it's that time of year again folks: the Q Magazine Awards! Muse picked up the biggest gong at the event in London on Monday afternoon (October 22, 2012)...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 22 October 2012
I Love The Beatles But It’S Time To Move On: Jarvis Cocker Reviews John Lennon Letters Book
Jarvis Cocker has reviewed the latest book to be have been published about The Beatles. 'The John Lennon Letters', edited by Hunter Davies, is a collection of missives from the late Beatles’ songwriter, dating from...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 10 October 2012
Damon Albarn's African Party
Damon Albarn is having a ''24 hour party'' touring the UK for his Africa Express shows.The Blur singer - who is travelling with musicians including Carl Barat, Jarvis Cocker, Gruff Rhys and Eliza Doolittle on...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 September 2012
British Stars Sign Petition Backing Imprisoned Punk Band
Pete Townshend, Jarvis Cocker and Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos have signed a petition demanding a fair trial for Russian punk band Pussy Riot.Former The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant and...
By WENN on 02 August 2012
John Lydon To Battle Louise Mensch And Company On 'Question Time'
John Lydon will be appearing on Bbc One current affairs program 'Question Time' this evening (July 5, 2012), the ever-outspoken elder statesmen of punk being given his biggest opportunity on TV in years to get...
By WENN on 05 July 2012
Pulp's 'Accidental' Hit
Jarvis Cocker says Pulp's 'Common People' was a ''popular song by accident.'' The band's 1995 single was a number two hit in the UK, and has remained the band's defining moment, and Jarvis admits as...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 June 2012
Jarvis Cocker's Emotional Trip To The Arctic
Singer Jarvis Cocker has travelled to the Arctic Circle in his new role as a Greenpeace ambassador - and was moved to tears at the region's majestic landscape.The Pulp frontman has signed up as the...
By WENN on 04 June 2012
Pulp To Tour?
Jarvis Cocker has suggested Pulp will tour again.The Britpop group - who reunited last year after splitting in 2002 - took to the stage as London's Royal Albert Hall on Saturday (31.03.12) as part of...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 April 2012
Jarvis Cocker Set For Night-time Radio Show
Pulp star Jarvis Cocker is to host a new late-night radio show exploring what Britons get up to after hours.The rocker will take to the streets to investigate the unusual nocturnal activities of listeners, from...
By WENN on 06 March 2012
Kasabian Named Best British Band At Nme Awards
Kasabian were named Best British Band at the NME Awards tonight (29.02.12).The 'Rewired' group beat off competition from Arctic Monkeys, Biffy Clyro, Foals and Muse to land the prize - and singer Tom Meighan used...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 February 2012
Pulp Hint At 2012 Return After Cryptic Tweet
Pulp have been one of the more popular among the slew of artists making their active return to live music as the demand for nostalgia echoes across the music industry's decaying wasteland, their shows last...
By WENN on 09 January 2012
Brett Anderson Wrote Album In A Week
Brett Anderson wrote all the songs for his new album in a week.The Suede frontman has just released his fourth solo LP, 'Black Rainbows', on which he collaborated with musician-and-producer Leo Abrahams.When Brett went into...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 October 2011
Beyonce Battling U2 For UK Festival Awards Crown
Beyonce, U2, Foo Fighters and Muse are battling it out to be named Headliner of the Year at the UK Festival Awards.All acts who headlined festivals in the UK in 2011 are in the running...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 September 2011
Cocker Hints Pulp Reunion Is Over
British singer Jarvis Cocker hinted that his reunion with Pulp is over during the band's last gig of its summer tour on Sunday (04Sep11).The 1990s Britpop icons announced last year (10) they would be reteaming...
By WENN on 05 September 2011
Cocker Performs With The Strokes At Reading Festival
The Strokes were joined by a guest performer during their set at Britain's Reading Festival on Saturday night (27Aug11) - Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker.The Common People hitmaker was beckoned onstage by Julian Casablancas during The...
By WENN on 28 August 2011
Jarvis Cocker Joins The Strokes Onstage
Pulp's Jarvis Cocker joined The Strokes during their co-headlining set at Reading last night (27.08.11). 'Common People' singer Jarvis appeared with the New York band to perform a version of The Cars' 'Just What I...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 August 2011
Jarvis Cocker To Release Lyric Book
British rocker Jarvis Cocker is to put all his lyrics down in print in a new book.The Pulp frontman will release Mother, Brother, Lover: Selected Lyrics in October (11) and the tome will feature song...
By WENN on 04 July 2011
Pulp Reformed For Friend
Pulp were inspired to reunite by the death of a friend. The 'Common People' group are playing a string of festival dates this summer - their first shows since splitting in 2002 - and frontman...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 May 2011
Jarvis Cocker Likes Tight Underwear
Jarvis Cocker only wears tight-fitting underpants.The Pulp star refuses to wear baggy boxer shorts as he hates the lack of support they offer.He said: "I'm wearing American Apparel Y-fronts. Not boxers. I find that boxers...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 December 2010
Pulp Reform For Wireless
Pulp have reformed.The legendary Britpop group - comprising of Jarvis Cocker, Nick Banks, Candida Doyle, Steve Mackey, Russell Senior and Mark Webber - are to headline the Wireless Festival in London's Hyde Park on July...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 November 2010
Kt Tunstall's Greenland Panic
KT Tunstall turned to dance music after having a crisis of confidence in Greenland. The Scottish folk rocker said she had a revelation while on a visit to the icy country, which she attended with...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 September 2010
Pulp To Reform For Glastonbury?
Jarvis Cocker wants Pulp to reform for next year's Glastonbury Festival.The singer is keen to follow in the footsteps of fellow Britpop band Blur and reunite for the world famous music event.He told BANG Showbiz:...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 June 2010
Bono And Cocker Win At Sony Radio Awards
BONO and former PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER were the big winners at the U.K.'s annual Sony Radio Academy Awards on Monday (10May10).The event in London honoured the best of British radio talent, and Cocker, who...
By WENN on 11 May 2010
Pulp To Reform?
Jarvis Cocker says Pulp could reform soon.The 'Disco 2000' singer said he was prompted to consider a reunion of the iconic Britpop band after mistaken reports they would reform to play Glastonbury.He said: "I got...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 November 2009
Jarvis Cocker's Jackson Regret
Jarvis Cocker regrets his Michael Jackson protest.The former Pulp singer says he was uncomfortable with the attention he attracted when he invaded the stage during the 'Thriller' star's performance of 'Earth Song' at the 1996...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 June 2009
Cocker Lands Puppet Role In Fox Film
Former PULP star JARVIS COCKER is to provide the voice for a puppet in WES ANDERSON's new movie adaptation of beloved ROALD DAHL tale FANTASTIC MR. FOX. The Common People singer joins a cast that includes...
By WENN on 18 May 2009
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