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Press Assoc. - The Fratellis have joked they're planning on "setting things on fire" during their upcoming tour.

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Fans of Paul McCartney who are in or around New York City tomorrow will get a special chance to see him perform in a very special show. Paul will be performing Wednedsay night (June 13th) at the Highline Ballroom in New York City to celebrate the release of his new album 'Memory Almost Full'. Doors for the show will open at 7pm but you'll need to make sure you have your unique access wristband before you head out! Here's two ways you can get to see this special event:

1) Limited number of free wristbands are available June 13th from 12.30pm (EDT) at the Highline Ballroom box office only. First come, first serve.

2) 5 pairs of tickets are to be given away through PaulMcCartney.com. Simply click on the "News" section of the website and submit your contact details before noon on 13 June.

Best of luck and enjoy the show!

It might seem super hard to believe it, but pretty pop princess Kelly Clarkson has admitted that she's never been in love. The 25 year-old Idol winner spills all in this month's issue of Elle Magazine in the US, where she is featured on the cover. She said "I know people probably think I've been heartbroken, because of the stuff I've sung and written. I love my friends and family. But I have never said the words 'I love you' to anyone in a romantic relationship. Ever. I am very old-school, conservative in my thinking when it comes to relationships. Love is something you work at. It doesn't come easily. There are going to be bad days. You are going to have to work at loving someone when they are being an idiot. People think they're just going to meet the perfect guy. Don't be ridiculous."

Poor old Kelly has been going through a rough time recently. There's been a run in with Clive Davis over her upcoming CD, ?My December", where he allegedly made an offer of $10 million if Kelly ditched five of her songs for more radio-friendly. In the meantime, expect to see Kelly in a city near you as she travels across the US this summer as part of her tour.

Pop starlet Rihanna certainly seems to be one of the most favourite stars in the UK at the moment. Not only did she soar to number 1 on the UK singles charts based on downloads alone, but she's kept the top sport for 4 consecutive weeks. And this weekend the Barbados-born 19-year-old's third album, Good Girl Gone Bad, entered the UK Album Chart straight in at number one!

Meanwhile, those legs of hers have also taken top spot - Rihanna has won Venus leg razor's 'Celebrity Legs of a Goddess' award. Check out those award winning pegs in her Umbrella Video next:

Teenagers, we've all been one, or still are one, and apparently they scare the living day out of My Chemical Romance. Watch how a group of teenage kids tear apart the band in a mash up of music and chaos in their latest single and video for, you guessed it, "Teenagers.". You can catch the video right here at Pop-Music.com:

Lily Allen says that the stresses of being on tour have made her turn to drink. She said "I'm an alcoholic now. It's not good and that's why I want to get back into the studio. I've actually pulled myself aside and said it will kill me if I keep it up. I've got to stop abusing myself because as far as I'm concerned every loon hates me now." Even her actor Dad, Keith Allen, is said to be very worried about her.

But there are signs of hope that she'll be back in England and settling down to "normal" life again very soon. She's just splashed out £600,000 on a new home in Hackney, East London. She's set to move in to the new Victorian property with her boyfriend, record label A+R man Seb Chew. And don't forget that you can also catch Lily at Glastonbury (June 22 to 24).

Ever since the Pixies reunited for a world tour in 2004, rumours have been flying about whether the band would record a new album.

Check out the new Kings of Leon single “Sex On Fire”. Kings have also released tour dates and more information on their upcoming album. Only by the Night: 01 Closer 02 Crawl 03 Sex on Fire 04 Use Somebody 05 Manhattan 06 Revelry 07 17 08 Notion 09 I Want You 10 Be Somebody 11 Cold Desert Kings of Leon: 08-09 Jersey City, NJ - Liberty State Park (All [...]

Enjoy. Make sure to check out the Wilco video in my previous post.

Click here for full Wilco set @ Lollapalooza. Enjoy

Gears of War released their latest trailer which made the top 5 at creativity online.  Very cool.

What you need to know… Ten years after they split, The Verve return with their unexpected fourth album.

What you need to know… Another hits compilation from Mr Jackson.

What you need to know… An album of sunny hits.

What you need to know… Beyoncé Knowles' talented little sister returns with a 60s-inspired second album.

What you need to know… Fresh from reaching No.3 in the singles chart with The Man Who Can't Be Moved, the soulful Irish trio release their debut album.