Guardian Music — 'Doing EastEnders wasn't exactly suffering for my art, but my soul's not in TV. We all have to live, don't we?'What got you started?A lady called Anna Scher. She used to go around the London schools in the holidays, doing theatre workshops. My frien... more info

ContactMusic — Bosses at guitar giant Fender have unveiled a signature instrument in honour of Blur rocker Graham Coxon. The beige-coloured, vintage-style Telecaster has the guitarist's autograph on its body and has gone on sale for 1,150 (720) on the company's web... more info

ContactMusic — Blur rocker Alex James was inspired to produce a range of strange-flavoured cheeses when his kids became bored of his cooking. The bassist, who owns and manages a dairy farm in the English countryside, has launched a selection of unique cheddars, inc... more info

ContactMusic — Alex James says making cheese and raising his children are holding back a Blur reunion. The band's bassist - who is also a full time cheese farmer - is planning to meet up with bandmates guitarist Graham Coxon, drummer Dave Rowntree and singer Damon ... more info

ContactMusic — Blur star Alex James can add inventor to his resume - he's designed a machine to make grilled cheese snacks. The entrepreneurial bassist has become a famous cheesemaker in his native U. K. and is even launching his own range of savoury dairy products... more info

ContactMusic — Blur rocker Alex James is expanding his cheese range - he's landed a deal to supply his products to a British supermarket chain. The guitarist bought a farm in the English countryside and started making his own cheese back in 2003, while the band was... more info

NME — The bassist's curry, tomato ketchup and sweet chili cheeses will be available at Asda more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Noel Gallagher is reported to be among the acts who are lined up to perform at the opening of the 2012 Olympics in London. Noel Gallagher told Sky Sports that he's been invited to the opening ceremony. When questioned if he had been given the offer t... more info

Altsounds — 'Harvest', the festival with a bite, has been given the green light to go ahead this year as it confirms its event license has been granted. This exciting news couldn't come at a better time as HARVEST prepares for its first year at the Kingham farm ... more info

ContactMusic — Blur rocker Alex James has been granted permission to stage a music and food festival on his farm in the English countryside. The bassist, who has become a famous cheesemaker, announced his intentions for the Harvest event earlier this year (11). He.... more info