James Taylor has been honored with the Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters, an award given by the French government to "recognize eminent artists and writers, as well as individuals who have contributed to furthering the arts in France and throughout the world."

The 2012 Meredith Music Festival has completely sold out, faster than any other time in its 22-year history.

Eminem has created a 'masterpiece' with Slaughterhouse's new album.

The first ever Refused show for Melbourne sold out in four minutes this morning.

Van Halen's official site announced tonight that Eddie Van Halen has undergone emergency surgery for a severe bout of diverticulitis and it will take four-to-six months for him to recover from the surgery.

The first new studio album from ZZ Top in nine years is LA FUTURA, set for release 10th September by American Recordings/Mercury Records.

Yoko Ono has banned her adult son from getting a tattoo as she still sees him as 'a little baby'.

One Direction have announced the title of their second album will be 'Take Me Home', via a tweet from band member Louis Tomlinson.

Blink 182 have revealed to excited fans that they will be recording new material ahead of their tour next year.

Tom Cruise will be dusting off his fake moustache next week in memory of Freddie Mercury.

Adele refutes rumours that she has secretly wed her partner Simon Konecki.

Gold Coast trio, Skinwalkers are releasing their second single of 2012, ‘Everyone Has A Story’, the follow-up to ‘I Don’t Believe It’.

Chris Lighty, manager of Diddy, Mariah Carey, Ja Rule and 50 Cent, shot himself dead in the street outside his Bronx apartment on Thursday (August 30, 2012).

New Orleans’ EYEHATEGOD will perform at the inaugural CherryFest in Melbourne in November.

The Vaccines didn't recognise one of their own songs when they heard it in a club, mistaking it for a track by The Strokes.

Dave Grohl claims the Foo Fighters "used to suck".

A documentary on the early days of the Rolling Stones, shot during their 1965 tour, will be premiered at the New York Film Festival on Saturday, September 29 with an encore screening on October 3.

The xx "dream" of writing a song for their pop hero Beyonce, and were star struck when they met her earlier this year.

On September 25, the country music world will celebrate Loretta Lynn's 50th Anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

New Zealand band The Checks are calling it a day.

John Lydon says he allowed the Sex Pistols' songs to be included in the Olympic Games opening ceremony because Danny Boyle chose to represent the NHS in it.

Alanis Morissette has vowed to write songs until she's "dead" because she becomes "really depressed" when she is not penning a new track.

Zoran Trivic, guitarist for Perth band Gyroscope, is expected to make a full recovery as he mends from serious injuries from a motorcycle accident four months ago.

The Wanted singer Siva Kaneswaran has revealed he will definitely propose to his girlfriend Nareesha McCaffrey.

Bobby Brown has checked out of rehab less than three weeks after entering the facility as part of a deal struck following his arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) in March.

Robert Plant has returned to his "big voice," after spending time concentrating on projects which have required him to sing more softly.

Michael Jackson's family are reportedly dealing 'with a range of emotions'.

The Beach Boys performed 50 songs on the first night of their Australian tour in Brisbane on Tuesday night.

Robbie Williams has announced his live comeback, playing three intimate shows in the UK and one in Ireland in September.

A man who claims to have stolen will.i.am's car has posted an online video boasting about the thievery.