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My, my - what a week it's been in the world of music news. If it's all a bit too much to take in, then we've once again Batman LDN to deliver his own twisted vision of the week's biggest news in cartoons.
It was a week where Morrissey finally released his autobiography as a Penguin Classic, David Bowie was voted best dressed Briton of ALL TIME, Eminem hailed himself as 'RAP GOD', Charlotte Church took a big dig at the music industry and Deadmau5 told Justin Bieber to 'grow the fuck up already'.
So without further ado, here are the week's biggest music news stories as seen through the eyes of Batman LDN. (See more of his work here, and follow him on Twitter here).
1. David Bowie voted 'Best Dressed Briton EVER'
David Bowie has been crowned as the 'Best Dressed Briton' of all time in a new poll for BBC's History Magazine. The 'Fashion' star managed to beat the likes to Queen Elizabeth I and 18th Century Aristocrat Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire to claim to top spot.
- Read the full story here
2. Morrissey asked to appear in Eastenders
Morrissey has revealed how he was once offered a number of roles in British soap operas - including a role in Eastenders as Dot Cotton's son. The former Smiths star has this week released his long awaited new biography, titled simply Autobiography, after the release of the new book was delayed due to a recent falling out with his publishers. Now, the book is on the shelves and causing headlines, as the secret life of the music icon is revealed.
- Read the full story here
3. Deadmau5 tells Justin Bieber to 'grow the fuck up already'
Canadian DJ Deadmau5 has hit out at Justin Bieber, after a report claimed the teen singer caused trouble in a South Korea nightclub, demanding a world famous dance DJ played hip-hop. A shirtless Bieber reportedly forced his way into the DJ booth at a club where EDM star Michael Woods was performing, demanding Woods changed what he was playing. Woods is believed to have responded by telling Bieber to 'fuck off and put some clothes on'. Michael Woods claims Bieber then attacked his manager, but club host Ben Baller denies the claim.
Deadmau5 then wrote on Twitter: "Someone needs to jump on Justin's stage and start telling him what to play. I apologize on behalf of Canada. Dear @justinbieber , would you please grow the fuck up already? In the meantime, put a shirt on, and stay away from nightclubs."
- Read the full story here
4. Eminem returns with 'Rap God'
Eminem has revealed the third track from his new album, The Marshall Mathers LP 2, with 'Rap God' . Hugely more assertive than singles 'Berserk' and 'Survival', the track is a thinly veiled jab at rappers who boast themselves as the 'gods of rap' (sorry Kanye West and Jay Z - he's looking at you). It's also been slammed for its seemingly homophobic lyrics.
- Read the full story and hear the track here
5. Charlotte Church slams middle aged men forcing female popstars to act sexy
Charlotte Church has hit out at music industry bosses, accusing 'middle aged men' of forcing young female stars to exploit their sexuality to sell records. Church scored a string of chart hits in 2005 - 2006, but quickly retired from the pop world to pursue an alternative sound, far from the glossy pop of her debut smash, 'Crazy Chick'. Now, in a speech given during 6Music's annual John Peel Lecture, she has spoken out about the pressure placed on young female stars, drawing from her own experiences.
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