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On-the-ball security guards saved Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl from an onstage attack at the Austin City Limits music festival in Texas on Sunday night when they wrestled a fan to the ground.

Robbie Williams will release a new album next year, his manager has claimed.The singer has been out of the spotlight and living in Los Angeles from some time, amid reports that he has become obsessed with UFOs.

Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has reportedly ended her feud with Mark Ronson - they plan to record a tribute to legendary producer Quincy Jones.

He's slimmed down his wardrobe for upcoming U.S. tour his stage clothes will be more "minimalist" than in previous years.He insists his stylish looks have been whittled down to the bare essentials.

Apparently Noel wasn't aware the band were streaming their new album via MySpace ahead of its release.He said "he only found out about the move when he read the newspaper this morning".

Metallica have reached Number One in nearly 20 countries with their new album, "Death Magnetic", it has been confirmed.The rock titans have hit the top spot in a total of 18 territories, after claiming the UK chart summit on Sunday with the follow-up to "

Travis Barker and celebrity DJ AM were critically injured in a plane crash in the US that killed four people, authorities said.Barker and DJ AM, were in critical condition at a burn centre in Georgia.

Paul McCartney has insisted John Lennon was not gay, dismissing speculation in a new book. The former Beatle says he "slept with him a million times" when they were in a band together and nothing ever happened.

Kaiser Chiefs, Snow Patrol and Adele will play gigs in their living rooms later this month as part of the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Tour. Razorlight will also take part in the tour, playing from their rehearsal room, while Girls Aloud are set to perform in

Metal veterans Metallica have confirmed that they will play a gig at London's O2 with tickets priced at £5. The September 15 show coincides with the release of their new studio album Death Magnetic