It’s a good week for the oldies and country, with releases from the Celtic Thunder, Adam Brand, Catherine Britt and more.

Capitol Records and the Beach Boys begin their major reissue campaign for the band's 50th anniversary with two new hits compilations and remastered versions of twelve classic albums.

Justin Bieber says that he wants to develop his acting skills.

Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork are about to go on the road as the Monkees for the first time in 15 years.

Dubbed by many festival goers as "the greatest festival in Australian music history", ATP caused quite a stir when it was here last in 2009. Now Australian fans will get a chance to attend the unique festival once again with The Drones bringing together all of the artists for the 2013 edition.

Russia's ruling party has criticized pop superstar Madonna for her words of support for the Russian punk band Pussy Riot - currently detained under charges of "hooliganism" and "inciting religious hatred".

Dizzee Rascal and singer Pepper deliver a live clip to his official London Games theme ‘Scream’ (with a Jay-Z cameo!).

Diplo’s Major Lazer has delivered a banging remix of the first song from No Doubt’s new album.

The forthcoming documentary about world-beating pub-rockers Cosmic Psychos has hit its crowdfunding target.

In the lead up to her new album, Cat Power offers a free download of new song ‘Cherokee’.

Rose Tattoo singer Angry Anderson may very well soon be a member of the Australian Parliament.

One Direction will reportedly perform at Sunday night's Olympic Games Closing Ceremony.

Jordin Sparks and Jason Derülo bonded over "tragic" things.

Pink says that she is constantly in tears after becoming a mother to baby daughter, Willow.

Bobbi Kristina Brown and Paris Jackson have reportedly become close friends.

Beth Ditto is desperate to write a song for Madonna.

A new Aaliyah song, 'Enough Said,' has leaked and is causing a stir.

Welcome to paradise. Or, rather, for a die-hard Green Day fan, the 700-person underground venue the Echoplex in Echo Park, CA.

Paul McCartney's Live Kisses is to be released on DVD.

Brian Ritchie, the former bass player Violent Femmes now with Aussie band The break, will perform at benefit concert this weekend for the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

Pop-country starlet Taylor Swift will talk to her fans worldwide, live, on YouTube next Tuesday.

Jose Feliciano is going to Graceland next week to mark the 35th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley.

Kim Kardashian's romance with Kanye West apparently has a high price tag.

Country star Randy Travis has been arrested in Texas after crashing his car while drunk and unclothed.

Former Eagles member Don Felder will release his first album in 29 years and only the second solo album of his career, Road to Forever, on October 9 via Rocket Science Ventures.

Amy Winehouse's ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil has been rushed to hospital following a drink and drugs binge, according to reports.

Freaky folk popper Beck will release a new album of songs as sheet music titled Song Reader.

Deep Purple has announced the release of a 4-CD/1-DVD version of their classic 1972 album Machine Head in celebration of the album's 40th anniversary.

Cooing cowgirl Lanie Lane has announced a very intimate warm-up show at Melbourne's Pure Pop Records.

Ed Sheeran’s Melbourne show for March 5, 2013 went on sale at 9am this morning and was sold out by 9:01.