High numbers of people in their 40s are being admitted to hospital for alcohol and drug abuse in the UK, while binge drinking is declining, a report has said.

Sacha Baron Cohen was reportedly dropped from the Freddie Mercury biopic for being 'too funny'.

Daniel Radcliffe has reportedly been offered the role of Freddie Mercury in a new biopic.

Carphone Warehouse said the roll-out of superfast 4G mobile broadband services was set to maintain strong demand for smartphones and tablet computers after seeing UK sales surge by more than 10%.

Muse threw a debauched afterparty with dwarves and strippers this weekend.

Carphone Warehouse called time on its joint venture with US giant Best Buy today after agreeing a cut-price deal to buy back the firm’s 50% stake.

The Spice Girls will star in the “greatest after-party in the world” as part of the Olympics closing ceremony.

Duran Duran are planning a new album for 2014.

Queen have confirmed they will headline Sonisphere festival in the UK.

THE stars of pop music flocked to Belfast in a cloud of glitz and glamour last night for the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs).

Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon is now back "right on top of his fitness" after the band's cancelled performances.

Roger Taylor admits recording with Queen could be "long and boring".

Brian May, Katy Perry and My Chemical Romance all paid tribute to Freddie Mercury on what would have been his 65th birthday yesterday.

Paul Rodgers may tour with Queen again.

Carphone Warehouse today upgraded its profits forecast for a third quarter in a row, despite falling sales at its European business.

Queen are set to quit EMI after 40 years with the label.

London: Carphone Warehouse, Europe’s biggest mobile phone retailer, raised its full-year earnings forecast and said it was “quietly confident” about Christmas trading, adding to signs of a consumer recovery.

Jamie Archer left 'The X Factor' after failing to win the public vote with his rendition of Queen’s 'The Show Must Go On'.

Jamie Archer tonight left 'The X Factor' after failing to win the public vote with his rendition of Queen's 'The Show Must Go On'.

Britain’s Andy Murray will look to move a step closer to grand-slam glory today when he takes on 12th seed Fernando Gonzalez at the French Open with a semi-final place at stake.

Andy Murray’s serene progress to the French Open quarter-finals has not persuaded deposed champion Rafael Nadal the British number one is ready to lift the Roland Garros crown.

Andy Murray set up a French Open quarter-final clash with Fernando Gonzalez after producing a consistent display against Marin Cilic in straight sets today.

Kylie Minogue has her sights set on London's West End stage, she's writing a musical around her greatest hits.

British rockers Duran Duran took a 20-year break from the music industry following a disastrous performance at 1985's Live Aid concert.

Carphone Warehouse today announced plans to create a European consumer electronics empire after striking a £1.1bn (€1.4bn) deal with US group Best Buy.

Queen have announced the band’s first new recording in 10 years.

Crowds began pouring into Wembley Stadium for the London leg of the seven-continent Live Earth concerts today.

Gordon Brown received a frosty reception when he turned up at a showbiz event to present an award to “fifth Beatle” George Martin.

Led Zeppelin has been voted Britain's ideal supergroup.

David Sherwood provided solace for British fans on an opening day of anti-climax for the wild-card hopefuls.

Former President Nelson Mandela welcomed stars including actor Will Smith and rock band Queen to South Africa today for his second concert to raise awareness of the Aids pandemic ravaging the continent.

The surviving members of Queen nearly invited pop superstar Robbie Williams to replace the late Freddie Mercury as the band's frontman - until they decided he wasn't the best man for the job.

Duran Duran star Roger Taylor has continued his assault on pop artists old and new - this time slamming boyband Westlife.

Three years into an unlikely comeback, Duran Duran is taking centre stage in several ways.

Robbie Williams, Michael Jackson and the Rolling Stones were among those inducted into the UK’s first Hall of Fame for music at a star-studded ceremony last night.

They played the obligatory classics Hungry Like The Wolf and Girls On Film. But when Simon Le Bon ripped into the chorus of the new single (Reach Up for the) Sunrise, the sun suddenly illuminated New York’s Times Square as if to officially mark a new day for Duran Duran.

New Romantics Duran Duran are recording their first new album together since 1983.

Pop legends Duran Duran reunited to play for a London audience as part of their long-awaited UK comeback tour.

Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor and his wfie have separated after 19 years of marriage, they announced today.

Mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse unveiled plans today to ramp up new store launches in the UK as it said it expected full-year profits at the top end of forecasts.

Pop legends Duran Duran could be set to enter the top 10 of the UK album charts tomorrow for the first time in a decade.

Britney Spears, Beyonce and Pink showed up for the premiere of their ’New Gladiator’ Pepsi ad tonight in an epic battle of the pop divas.

Mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse today said third quarter trading was stronger than anticipated, and upgraded its full year profit expectations.

Beyonce Knowles, Bono, Peter Gabriel and musicians from around the world took to the stage tonight for a star-studded Aids benefit concert hosted by South Africa’s former president, Nelson Mandela.