Liam Gallagher has taken up martial arts.

Blur have announced their first Irish gig in four years.

Jarvis Cocker was "super worried" people wouldn't care about Pulp's reunion.

Noel Gallagher was declared a “Godlike Genius” at the NME Awards.

Pulp are to be honoured for their outstanding contribution to music at the NME Awards.

Noel Gallagher is confirmed to play at the NME Awards 2012.

Bickering brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher could have even more to argue about following this year’s NME Awards after being nominated for Hero and Villain of the Year respectively.

Kate Moss was given oxygen after "feeling faint" at the NME Awards on Wednesday.

Magnetic Man want to collaborate with Dave Grohl and John Lydon.

Dave Grohl never listens to Foo Fighters records.

Rock superstars U2 are to headline this summer’s Glastonbury after pulling out of last year’s festival at the last minute.

Singer-songwriter Laura Marling has followed her success at the Brits by being named best solo artist at the Shockwave NME Awards.

PJ Harvey will be presented with the Teenage Cancer Trust Outstanding Contribution To Music prize at the NME Awards.

Lady Gaga’s outrageous dress sense has proved to be divisive – after she was shortlisted for both most and least stylish star in this year’s NME Awards.

TWO big names were added to the Live at the Marquee bill yesterday.

Courtney Love left Lily Allen in tears at last night’s NME awards.

Muse and Kasabian were the kings of the Shockwaves NME Awards tonight, while Oasis failed to pick up a single gong despite receiving three nominations.

Oasis showed they are gone but not forgotten after landing three nominations at the NME Awards, including best British band - despite splitting five months ago.

Blur's much-heralded comeback looks set to be shortlived - drummer Dave Rowntree wants to quit music completely to concentrate on his new career as a barrister.

Members of Blur took to the stage at the Shockwaves NME Awards for a historic reunion - on the same night their old Britpop rivals Oasis were crowned Best Band.

British rockers the Arctic Monkeys have emerged as the big winners at the 2008 NME Awards, scooping a total of three awards at Thursday's London ceremony.

Arctic Monkeys and Manic Street Preachers were lauded at the Shockwaves NME Awards last night, but it was Pete Doherty who emerged as the unlikely hero.

ARCTIC Monkeys and Kate Nash continued their winning ways at the Shockwaves NME Awards last night, while Manic Street Preachers were honoured for their special contribution to British music.

ARCTIC Monkeys are set to dominate this year’s NME awards — while Amy Winehouse could end up being the biggest loser.

Arctic Monkeys are set to dominate this year’s NME Awards – while Amy Winehouse could end up being the biggest loser.

Welsh rockers Manic Street Preachers are planning to perform a show-stopping duet with Kylie Minogue at next year's NME Awards.

Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher has confirmed reports he is set to become a father for the second time.

The Gossip singer Beth Ditto hit out at Kate Moss at the NME Awards last night, accusing the supermodel of attending an event she had no business being at.

Oasis star Noel Gallagher has hit out at Robbie Williams after the pop singer won worst album at last night's NME Awards- insisting even Williams knows the extent of his limited talent.

Supermodel Kate Moss and her rocker boyfriend Pete Doherty were ejected by security at last

It may have been a night of success for the youngsters but it was established act Muse who came out on top at the NME Awards.

A 20-year-old from south west London has been named Best Solo Artist at the NME Awards - beating heavyweights Jarvis Cocker, Radiohead star Thom Yorke and Lily Allen.

British rock sensations Arctic Monkeys are fleeing England this summer, to escape the media frenzy surrounding them.

Veteran rocker Iggy Pop was the first choice to be presented with the Godlike Genius Award at the NME Awards last week, but was reportedly too expensive.

Bono shocked the organisers of last night's NME Awards in London by delivering a tirade of four-letter words.

The unstoppable Arctic Monkeys were crowned Best British Band at the ShockWaves NME Awards tonight as they collected a hat-trick of prizes.

The Kaiser Chiefs and the Arctic Monkeys will compete for the big prizes at the NME Awards today.

The Kaiser Chiefs have continued their rise to stardom with a record six nominations for the NME Awards announced today.

Tickets for Ireland 's only annual multi-stage music festival weekend went on sale this morning.

Troubled rock star Pete Doherty tonight performed a quick 45-minute gig with his new band Babyshambles – then rushed out of the venue in order to meet his bail conditions.

The top names in Scottish music tonight kicked off a benefit concert for the victims of the Asian tsunami.

Troubled singer Pete Doherty was hoping to temporarily leave his rehab clinic today to join Britain’s biggest bands at the NME Awards.

Paddy Power has been forced to suspend betting on the upcoming NME awards.

Controversial rock star Pete Doherty was being questioned today about allegations of assault and theft.