Apart from a dozen of unreleased tracks, deluxe editions of Some Girls will also include some commentary from the band’s writer Anthony DeCurtis and unseen photographs of The Rolling Stones.

Check out the track No Spare Parts below and see what you think.

The Rolling Stones – No Spare Parts

Capturing U2 on their huge 360 Tour, which lasted more than two years: it started in June 2009 and finished in July 2011. The tour grossed more than $700 million and broke the record set by The Rolling Stones during their A Bigger Bang Tour, which lasted from August 2005 till August 2007 and grossed over $ 558 million.
U2360: The Official Story of the Greatest Spectacle in Stadium-Rock History will be written by the British GQ editor Dylan Jones, who had full access to the tour and the band. Apart from that, there will be contributions from U2’s manager Paul McGuiness, show director Willie Williams and exclusive tour photos from Ralph Larmann.

Check out the time lapse video below showing the tours iconic stageset being constructed, used and dismantled. Taking days to install and all for a few hours of impressive concert time.

U2 360° Tour – Time Lapse

Synopsis: Featuring three outstanding productions – The Long Walk to Finchley, The Falkland’s Play and Margaret – on two discs, this fascinating collection follows the political career of the former Prime Minister. Andrea Riseborough (Made in Dagenham, Happy Go Lucky), Patricia Hodge (The Legacy of Reginald Perrin, Miranda) and Lindsay Duncan (Doctor Who, Rome) respectively tackle the role of the Iron Lady in these films. Arriving at retail on October 18, The Rise and Fall of Margaret Thatcher is a must-own DVD set for all history buffs and Anglophiles alike.

Riseborough’s portrayal of a young Margaret Roberts in The Long Walk to Finchley, was hailed as “breathtaking, giving Thatcher humor, drive and real sex appeal” by the London Evening Standard. The intriguing film reveals her steely determination as an ambitious twenty-something research chemist on the first rungs of the ladder to Parliament. Eager to speak her mind and be selected to a “winnable” Tory seat in the 1950s, The Long Walk to Finchley imagines what might have gone on behind the scenes during Thatcher’s ten-year struggle to gain a seat in Parliament.

Lauded by The Guardian as, “a thrilling piece of drama which challenged prejudices and preconceptions,” The Falkland’s Play chronicles the backroom story of Margaret Thatcher’s war. Once deemed too controversial to produce, this compelling production depicts a gripping account of how the leaders at 10 Downing Street faced one of their biggest crises in foreign affairs.

Finally, Margaret examines the downfall of the Prime Minister after her election to a third term. One of the most formidable figures in British politics, the film ultimately reveals that the very aspects of her character that helped her secure power were also the ones that ensured her decline. The Daily Express praised the film as “riveting viewing…Lindsay Duncan plays her as sharp as a ferret, with the eyes of a lynx and the manner of an aged, furious tiger.”

Check out clips from the series below.
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I think it may be fair to say that the other DVD release of the week is also a classic, well an instant classic! The second series of Luther is out on DVD and this brilliant crime thriller starring Idris Elba (Takers & TV’s The Wire) certainly packs a punch. Elba is once again superb playing John Luther, a genius Detective Chief Inspector working & living on the edge, all while somehow still managing to maintain control!

Take a look at the synopsis and clip from each show below, and trust me when I say both are awesome!

Luther Season 2 – Luther is a gripping, psychological thriller driven by a brilliant and emotionally impulsive detective tormented by the darker side of humanity. Devastated by the brutal murder of his wife, DCI Luther has to continue policing in a very different world, fighting for his job and his freedom. With his old unit gone, he’s working in the newly created Serious and Serial unit which is headed by former police complaints officer Martin Schenk. Luther quickly gathers together a new team, rescuing his old partner Detective Justin Ripley from uniform, and it’s not long before they’re dealing with their first case. The sequel features two new distinctive and thrilling crime stories, which premiere in four parts, from creator and acclaimed suspense novelist Neil Cross.

Tinker Tailor Solider Spy – No doubt remains; a mole has infiltrated the highest level of the Circus, code name for British Secret Intelligence Service. Sidelined agent George Smiley is covertly tapped to root out the traitor-a task that requires an intensive dig through the labyrinths of Cold War espionage and his own past.

Second up is Anuvahood, an Urban comedy by British actor Adam Deacon (Shank & TV’s Dead Set). With the movies that Deacon has featured in such as Kidulthood and Shank having started a new wave of films about urban British teens, Deacon now goes behind the camera as well as in front of it to bring us the Urban teen genres first spoof movie! The comedy focuses around the life of Kenneth (Deacon), as he follows his ultimate dream of becoming an MC! Jaime Winstone, Ollie Barbieri, Richard Blackwood & Ashley Walters also star and the movie has a very cool soundtrack featuring music from Tinie Tempah, Boy Better Know, Wiley and Dizzee Rascal.

Finally we have an animated classic with an all-star British voice cast. Based on the classic books by British author A.A.Milne, Winnie the Pooh makes a very welcome return to our screens. In the latest adaptation, Eyeore has lost his tail, and Winnie the Pooh and his friends hold a contest to get him a new one. British comedian John Cleese (Monty Python) narrates the classic tale and late night talk show host Craig Ferguson voices the role of Owl. This is Pooh back at his best, the classic Disney animation along with a charming story.

As always try before you buy and take a look at the synopsis and trailer from each movie below.

Attack The Block – From the producers of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, Attack The Block follows a gang of tough inner-city kids who try to defend their turf against an invasion of savage alien creatures, turning a South London apartment complex into an extraterrestrial warzone.

Anuvahood – The first ‘UK urban comedy’, from Adam Deacon, the star of Kidulthood and Shank. Meet Kenneth. He thinks he’s got the moves. He thinks he’s got swagger. He thinks he can spit bars. But in reality, he’s a Waseman! With the bailiffs banging on the door, parents screaming in his ear, and finding no luck with the ladies, he needs to fix up, and fast. When our boy starts selling weed to get himself out of trouble, local badman Tyrone is vex, opening up a world of hurt for Kenneth and his misfit crew. But he ain’t gonna go down without a fight. It’s time for him to get rich, or cry trying!
From the mind of Adam Deacon comes the UK’s first hilarious urban comedy, with a BIG cast including Femi Oyeniran, Jaime Winstone, Ollie Barbieri, Richard Blackwood & Ashley Walters, and featuring hot tunes from Tinie Tempah, Boy Better Know, Wiley and Dizzee Rascal. This ain’t just any hood, it’s Anuvahood!

Winnie The Pooh – With the charm, wit and whimsy of the original featurettes, this all-new movie reunites audiences with the philosophical “bear of very little brain” and friends Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga, Roo—and last, but certainly not least, Eeyore, who has lost his tail. “Well a tail is either there or it isn’t there,” said Pooh. “And yours isn’t… there.” Owl sends the whole gang on a wild quest to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary culprit. It turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply set out to find some hunny.

“They’ve now gone into the recording studio. The plan is to do it all in London… Hopefully, [the album] might come out October next year. They’ve written a lot of material already.”

Muse have long been hailed as one of the best live acts to see and going by their last tour, which was their most profitable, the band don’t look like there about to slow down. Having transitioned to arena size venues, Muse have become one of the few British bands to tap into the American market. Apart from their shear talent the alt rockers analyze each show, creating a database of what when right and what didn’t work so the next show will be even better. Muse have been doing this since the start to make sure their fans get the best experience at the best price.

Roll on October 2012 so we can check out new material from the band and look forward to the next world tour! Check them out below performing their big hit single Starlight live at Glastonbury.

Muse – Starlight Live Glastonbury

The rest of the releases this week are mostly DVD titles which include the Elvis Costello Spectacle 1 and 2 box set, Deep Purple’s Total Abandon Special Edition DVD and The Beatles – Composing Outside The Beatles: Lennon & McCartney 1973-1980, a independent documentary charting the songwriters solo career.

Check out the line up of new British music releases below and watch Coldplay’s recent performance on The Colbert Report where they performed an online exclusive of Up In Flames taken from their new album.

British Music Releases This Week:
Beatles – Composing Outside The Beatles: Lennon & McCartney 1973-1980 (DVD)
Coldplay – Mylo Xyloto
Elvis Costello – Spectacle: Season 1&2 Box Set (DVD, Blu-ray)
Deep Purple – Total Abandon Special Edition (DVD)
ELO – The Essential Electric Light Orchestra
Amy Winehouse – In Memory Of: Unauthorized (DVD)
Yes – 9012 Live – The Solos (Expanded)

Coldplay – Up In Flames

Johnny English Reborn was released (see review here) Friday so Rowan Atkinson spoke with the ladies of The View, while Orlando Bloom promoted The Three Musketeers (review here) with trips to Chelsea lately and Regis & Kelly.

With the British movie Shame out in December, Carey Mulligan had a natter with Craig Ferguson and British comedian Ricky Gervais, spent some time discussing what he’s up to with Regis & Kelly.

Finally you will know if you read this weeks Doctor Who roundup that Matt smith won at the Scream Awards last weekend, so he took time while in LA to have a bit of a natter with Whovian Craig Ferguson.

Matt Smith on Craig Ferguson

Carey Mulligan on Craig Ferguson

Rowan Atkinson On The View

Orlando Bloom on Chelsea Lately

Orlando Bloom on Regis & Kelly

Ricky Gervais on Regis & Kelly

In the album charts Noel Gallagher firmly cements his authority by landing the number one spot with his debut solo album Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. This overshadows his brothers post Oasis band Beady Eye which only managed to debut at number three with their album Different Gear, Still Speeding.
Noel also holds of X Factor winner Matt Cardle and his new album Letters which enters at number two and Daniel O’Donnell’s The Ultimate Collection which lands at number seven.

Check out the full top ten British music charts below and take a look at Noel Gallagher performing AKA…What A life! live on The Jonathon Ross Show in the UK this past week.

UK Singles Charts
1. Rihanna – We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)
2. The Wanted – Lightning (NEW)
3. Charlene Soraia – Wherever You Will Go
4. Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger (feat. Christina Aguilera)
5. Gym Class Heroes – Stereo Hearts (feat. Adam Levine)
6. Kelly Clarkson – Mr Know It All (NEW)
7. Christina Perri – Jar Of Hearts
8. LMFAO – Sexy And I Know It
9. Lana Del Rey – Video Games (NEW)
10. David Guetta – Without You (feat. Usher

UK Album Charts
1. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (NEW)
2. Matt Cardle – Letters (NEW)
3. Steps – The Ultimate Collection
4. Adele – 21
5. Ed Sheeran – +
6. James Morrison – The Awakening
7. Daniel O’Donnell – The Ultimate Collection (NEW)
8. Katy Perry – Teenage Dreams
9. Bruno Mars – Doo Wops & Hooligans
10. Maroon 5 – Hands All Over

Noel Gallagher – AKA…What A Life!

According to NBC’s press release Tate’s character Bertram will be hired by friend and Chairman of the Board Jo Bennett (Kathy Bates) as a misguided special projects manager working directly for the corporate office, who very much enjoys the favoritism received from Bennett.

One of the show’s executive producers Paul Liberstein had this to say about Tate reprising her role “Catherine is hysterical. We introduced her briefly in last season’s finale and knew she had to be a part of the show somehow. We’ll meet her again as corporate’s special projects manager, and her relationship with Robert California (James Spader) will be far from professional. We’re thrilled that she’s joining the cast”

Most of you will know Tate from either the multi-award-winning BBC comedy sketch series, The Catherine Tate Show, which made her a household name in the UK, or from playing Donna Noble (the Doctor’s companion) in the 4th series of Doctor Who. I think she will be a welcome addition to The Office, that in my opinion has been stuttering a little since the loss of Steve Carrell to Hollywood, in the very least it will get the very funny Tate a little more exposure in the US.

We have to wait until next year for Tate’s return to The Office during the second half of the eighth series, so in the meantime to refresh your memory, take a look at the first appearance on the show below.