Charlie Simpson Encounters Trouble With Busted Fans

Fans of Busted took out their frustrations on Charlie Simpson at a recent gig with his new group Fightstar. One witness told the Daily Star: “Shouting over the music wasn’t getting anywhwere, and suddenly, Charlie was hit with something during the set. He looked hurt and shocked but he carried on playing.” A spokesman for [...]


More Bad News For Busted’s Matt Jay

Just after Matt Jay got the bad news that Charlie Simpson was quitting Busted, The Sunday Mirror reports he got another slap with news his MTV host girlfriend Emma Griffiths has been canoodling with her co-host and ex-boyfriend Alex Zane. “Matt will be gutted. Emma and Alex have been meeting up again. He wants her [...]


Busted Press Conference

Busted announced during a press conference at the Soho Hotel in London on Friday (January 14) that following the departure of lead singer Charlie Simpson, they have decided to split up. Charlie is planning to take his other band Fightstar on a tour of the UK. Check out pictures from FilmMagic, RexFeatures, and WireImage.


James Bourne Heartbroken By Busted Split

The Sun spoke with James Bourne’s father Peter following news that the chart topping band announced they were breaking up on Friday. “It’s a very sad time for James and everyone close to him,” Peter explained. “We’ve lived and breathed the last few years with him and it’s sad to see it come to an [...]


Busted Announce Band Breakup

Following the departure of Charlie Simpson, Busted announced today (Friday 14th Jan 2005) that they have decided to split up.
Over the last two years James Bourne, Charlie Simpson and Matt Willis have become household names. Busted have had eight top three hits including four number ones. Both Busted albums, 2002’s Busted and 2003’s A [...]


Busted Press Conference On Friday

A Busted press conference is taking place tomorrow Friday (January 14) at 11am GMT. This is for Busted to clarify the current situation with the band amid all the recent press speculation that the group is breaking up. Afer a brief photocall, each band member will make a brief statement, then the band will then [...]


Exotic Pet Christmas For Busted Boys

Busted star James Bourne tells The Mirror the trio are buying each other belated Christmas gifts. “We haven’t got round to buying each other gifts yet but I’m going to buy Matt a shark and he’s getting me an alligator,” Bourne said. “You can only keep them for a few months and then you have [...]


Matt Jay Hosts Radio 1’s Oneclick / Open

Matt Willis, aka Matt Jay from Busted took over Radio 1 for an hour to play his choice of music on oneclick / open. Amongst the tracks Matt played were Foo Fighters’ ‘Break Out’, Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney’s ‘The Girl is Mine’, and Blink 182’s ‘Damn It’.


Busted Aren’t Busted

Though reports suggested Busted star Charlie Simpson nearly announced he was leaving the group at a charity gig on Saturday, the band’s record company tell Radio 1 it’s completely untrue and they’ll be bringing out a new album next year.


Busted Perform In London

Busted performed their fourth of five shows as Wembley Arena in London, England on Friday (December 17). Check out pictures from RexFeatures.