The Arctic Monkeys' favorite karaoke songs make Kasabian guitarist Serge Pizzorno vomit. The "Crying Lightning" rockers often sing along to Craig David tracks in karaoke bars, and during one impromptu performance Serge had to rush to the toilet to be physically sick because it sounded so terrible.

Arctic Monkeys want to befriend Take That. The "Brianstorm" rockers - who branded the "Rule The World" hitmakers "b*****ks" - admit they have had second thoughts about the reformed man band and want to spend more time with them.

The Arctic Monkeys' drummer is buying a pub. Matt Helders is investing in The Bowery in Sheffield, North England, with former band member Andy Nicholson - who was the group's bassist until June 2006 - to ensure his bandmates always have somewhere to drink when they are in their hometown.