Teacher's pet:Tony Clayton-Lea has gone to the top of the class here at The Ticket after our boy made it onto the Junior Cert English paper this week with his review of a Snow Patrol gig. That's an A, then. See Exam Times
Lanois crash:Über-producer Daniel Lanois has suffered "multiple injuries" in a motorbike accident. The Canadian musician is currently in intensive care.
Mavis's man:Wilco's Jeff Tweedy has produced and written for the new album by gospel legend Mavis Staples. You Are Not Aloneis out in September.
Cable inquiry:The cause of death of former Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable (40) may not be determined for six months, say reports.
Gay festival:Europe's First Music Festival for the LGBT community will take place on August 14th at Ballinlough Castle, Co Meath. Expect fun.
"I love the tune an hope you guys do to"
- Let's hope Katie Price's forthcoming debut single trumps her spelling prowess
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