Country's Randy Travis has recorded and released a new song, with the help of Joe Nichols, in a salute to the recently passed great George Jones.

Respected American session singer Babi Floyd has passed away after a battle with cancer.

Eric Clapton has been forced to cancel shows in Vienna, Austria and Stuttgart, Germany due to reported severe back pain.

It could be a one-two hit at the top of the charts this week for Voice top-four finalist Harrison Craig as his original song “More Than a Dream” and his rendition of the classic “Unchained Melody” currently occupy the top spots on several download providers.

Sharon Jones has left hospital after her diagnosis with cancer last week.

We have had 19 months of Black Sabbath reunion rumors, controversy and frenzy all building up to today.

It took them 45 years to reach this major milestone, but Status Quo has released the 100th single of their career.

Queens of the Stone Age ‘Like Clockwork’ had a convincing win to take the top spot on the US chart this week with over 84,000 copies sold.

Mumford & Sons have placed their upcoming shows on hold after their bass player Ted Dwane was diagnosed with a brain clot on Monday.

Win Butler of Arcade Fire reprised his duet of The Last Time with Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones in Montreal on the weekend.

Queens of the Stone Age ‘Like Clockwork’ looks set to be the number one album in the USA by the end of this week pushing Daft Punk ‘Random Access Memories’ from the top of its perch.

Icehouse founder and frontman Iva Davies has thanked the people of “this Great Southern Land’ after being awarded the Order of Australia in the Queen’s birthday honours on the weekend.

Clint Eastwood is expected to direct the Jersey Boys movie.

Diana Ross has reportedly vowed to help Paris Jackson following her suicide attempt.

The world hasn't heard much from ex-Journey frontman Steve Perry for many years. He has undergone hip replacement surgery, has done cattle and diary farming and, on occasion, has returned to music to produce for other artists or to write songs for his own future projects.

Nathan Sykes has called his comeback "amazing".

Psy requires a leg massage halfway through his concerts.

Cyndi Lauper is a Tony winner for Best Original Score for her show Kinky Boots.

My Bloody Valentine are hitting the road this summer and fall for a series of dates around the world including six on the west coast.

Another veteran artist is fighting the scourge of cancer. Viv Campbell of Def Leppard has written on his Facebook page about his diagnosis and treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Alison Moyet will receive this years Silver Clef Award from Nordoff Robbins.

Tony Hadley is planning on some special shows with a full orchestra.

Queens of the Stone Age ‘Like Clockwork’ pushed right over the top of Daft Punk ‘Random Access Memories’ to outsell Daft Punk 12k to 8k.

Grammy Award winning Jill Scott will perform in Australia for the very first time in November.

Oasis 'Wonderwall' was the number one song when Triple J counted down the most popular songs of the past 20 years.

Liam Gallagher says he would get Oasis back together with his brother as there is 'unfinished business,' to celebrate the anniversary of debut album - Definitely, Maybe.

Triple J is continuing the countdown on the Hottest 100 of the past 20 years after counting down 100-51 yesterday.

Arturo Vega who worked for The Ramones for 22-years and designed their iconic logo has died.

Morrissey is ignoring his doctor's orders and will get back to work performing in South America next month.

The Bob Marley & the Wailers album Legend Remixed will be out on June 25 from Tuff Gong/UMGD.