Gorillaz have axed three planned concerts in England and Italy - so they can embark on their first world tour.
Gorillaz, the cartoon band, fronted by Blur singer Damon Albarn, will hit the road to play 10 shows in Europe and 20 dates in the U.S. before travelling to Australia and Asia for a further seven gigs.
But the complicated schedule has played havoc with their existing tour plans - the "Clint Eastwood" hitmakers have cancelled concerts in Newcastle, Glasgow and Milan, Italy.
The move means they can now play shows in Brighton and Antwerp, Belgium instead.
The tour is due to begin with a one-off show in Syria on Sunday. Source: Ananova
2007-06-07
Kaiser man's Damon row
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has hit back at Damon Albarn.
Blur and Gorillaz man apparently said recent Kaisers LP Yours Truly, Angry Mob was "empty and try-hard".
Now Ricky tells the Daily Star: "I don't give a s*** what Damon says. It's one man and his opinion. Of course we tried hard - it was our second album. He can say what he likes."
Indeed. It's unlikely Damon himself could ever come up with such a lyrically powerful and complex single as the Kaiser's Ruby. Source: Ananova