Seeing as the title of ‘slang term for the new decade’ is still up for grabs, we thought we’d get to that party so early we’re still wearing off the effects of the new year. In this spirit of dangerous hyperbole we decided to dig out our old Magic 8 Ball to see what the future holds for some of the most prominent acts and artists of the noughties.

Carry on…

If you click on the above picture you can, through the magic of the interweb, bear witness to the best episode of Nevermind The Buzzcocks for donkeys years / since Simon Amstell left. Taking the up the position of guest host, Frankie Boyle brought forth the merciless brand of humour which messers Amstell and Lamarr made the show’s trademark. Also some actual news occurred in the world of music. But you don’t want to know about that do you?

Carry on…

Louis Walsh flicks off various members of the X Factor audience last night after John and Edward’s performance in the tie breaker.

A spokesman for Walsh said: “Louis apologises if any offence was caused.” Whether this statement refers to Jedward’s continued presence in the competition or the rude gesture remains unclear…

You are quite rightly thinking: “What the fuck is that?” That my friends is a picture of Weezer dressed up as insects playing a brand new song on kids television. Honestly we couldn’t make this up if we tried! What we can do for you though is collate the week’s best and most bizarre stories for your consumption in one handy post. Carry on…

One half of The Counterfit is a fan of Irish X Factor duo John and Edward, the other threatened to terminate the partnership over the issue. Today we analyse how two talent show contestants have managed to divide a nation and bust some chops over what the future holds for Simon Cowell’s money making machine. Carry on…