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June 25, 2008

Quick Cuts - Coldplay's First Number 1, The Best of Chemical Brothers and More!

By News Desk

Amy Winehouse Diagnosed With Emphysema

After fainting at her house and spending days in the hospital, Amy Winehouse has finally received an answer from her doctors as to what is causing her health problems.

More in-depth reports here.


The Best Of Chemical Brothers

One of the biggest acts in electronic music is set to mark a milestone in their career by releasing a Best Of album.

The Chemical brothers are planning to release a 2 disc compilation in August, which will contain all of their past hits, including "Galvanize" and "Block Rocking Beats." The release will also include tracks made under their Electronic Battle Weapon project.

The dance duo will be releasing a new single online, which you can then download in August as well.


Coldplay's First Number One

Coldplay is arguably one of the biggest bands around, so it might come as a surprise to learn that their single, "Viva La Vida," is actually the band's first number one!

The title track of their latest album climbed to the top on both the UK and US charts, effectively giving Coldplay their first number one single.

The band's album, Viva LA Vida or Death and all his friends, also hogged the number one spot.


Ex-Korn-Guitarist Releases Solo Album

Korn's ex-guitarist, Brian "Head" Welch, has released a solo album. Entitled Saving Me From Myself, the self-produced album took over two years to record.

The album details his personal struggles with substance abuse, as well as his departure from Korn and his new-found spirituality.

The former Korn man has also released an autobiography under the same name.


Ne-Yo's Take On R&B

Ne-Yo is set to drop his third album in August, but before that, we talk to the young hitmaker about the current state of R&B.

Ne-Yo's album, which is called Year of the Gentleman, has contributions from Timbaland and Kanye West, and is rumoured to feature Beyonce.


Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys is about to drop her latest single, "Superwoman," and we caught up with her at the video shoot to find out more.

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