On Wednesday night, a long list of performers will come together at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, NJ for the Love For Levon concert, a tribute to the late Levon Helm and a benefit for his estate to help them keep ownership of home, barn and studio and to continue the weekly Midnight Ramble Sessions.

Swedish folkie country duo First Aid Kit book two shows in Australia alongside their New Year’s appearances.

Adele has recorded the new James Bond theme song.

Harry Styles found Fifty Shades of Grey "educational" - after being "forced" to read it by a female friend.

Katy Perry is apparently throwing a divorce party to avoid being "depressed and miserable".

The end of last week saw the first global radio plays of Soundgarden's new single 'Been Away Too Long' from their eagerly awaited new album King Animal - out on November 12th 2012.

Sir Elton John reportedly bought his new home to make room for a second child.

Taylor Swift says John Mayer is 'presumptuous' for thinking one of her songs is about him.

On Monday, the Official Charts Company in Britain issued a special report on the biggest selling albums of the CD era (October 1982 to today) to celebrate its thirtieth birthday.

Pink will be playing an exclusive and intimate one-off show at Melbourne’s Forum this Thursday.

Irish shoegaze legends My Bloody Valentine will play headline shows in Australia next year.

Australia’s The Temper Trap will share the stage with Pearl Jam and The Black Keys for Chile’s Lollapalooza 2013.

Californian noise-rap trio Death Grips have defied their label and given away No Love Deep Web online.

The Amity Affliction executed a magnificent set at the sold out show at Luna Parks Big Top last night. Supported by The Ghost Inside, Architects, and Buried In Verona, The Amity Affliction played a full hour set for their fans.

Baltimore indie darlings Beach House have booked three sides shows in early January.

On November 16, Coldplay will release Live 2012, the band's first concert film / live album for nine years.

Martika has cancelled her Australian tour, due to start this weekend in Canberra.

In an ingenious move often reserved for film, The Cult have announced they will be releasing a 'prequel' to accompany their latest critically acclaimed album, Choice of Weapon.

Famous faces as diverse as Sir Paul McCartney, singer-songwriter Emeli Sande, acclaimed writer Alan Bennett, classical musician Katherine Jenkins, percussionist Evelyn Glennie, Grammy award-winning opera singer Sir Thomas Allen and comedienne Jenny Eclair are among those who have lent their support to the University of Leeds' latest charity initiative, 'Piano Postcards', which aims to raise funds for two high profile music charities, Nordoff Robbins and Live Music Now.

We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston has been scheduled for November 16 at 10 PM on CBS.

Harry Styles is reportedly considering moving in with his girlfriend.

Adam Levine's new girlfriend says he is a 'fine man', according to her mother.

Garage rock kids King Gizzard have released a fun, ultra-lo-fi video for their single ‘Muckraker’ while on tour.

Jennifer Lopez would consider a career in politics.

Bobby Womack has performed on French television with Lana Del Rey and Damon Albarn (and they do an interview together).

Last year, Tony Bennett recorded the song The Lady is a Tramp with Lady Gaga for his album Duets II.

It all got a little too much for ill pop megastar Justin Bieber, who was filmed vomiting on stage mid-show.

Jared Followill is the 'happiest man in the world' after getting married.

In tribute to their late bassist Cliff Burton, Metallica offer a free download of him playing with them live in 1984.

One of Motown's bright lights behind the scenes in the 1960's, writer and producer Frank Wilson, passed away on Thursday from prostate cancer. He was 71.