Sam Smith has fuelled speculation that he has recorded the theme tune to James Bond film Spectre.

Rico Rodriguez, who died on Friday at the age of 80, may be best known for his time with The Specials, but he spent much longer with Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra which he was with from 1986 to 2012.

‘Close To You’, the musical featuring the music of Burt Bacharach and Hal David will move to London’s West End on October 15.

Ugly Kid Joe will return with a brand new album ‘Uglier Than They Used Ta Be’ and it has some special guests including Australia’s Dallas Frasca.

Justin Bieber has credited the Hillsong Church in Sydney for helping him settle and find peace.

As Dave Grohl said "the Foo Fighters, right now, are living out our rock 'n' roll fantasy with you tonight."

Northlane is the latest act to be announced for Soundwave 2016.

Eight more acts including The Audreys and Skipping Girl Vinegar have been added to the Australian World Music Expo (AWME) line-up in Melbourne for November.

Suede will release their brand new studio album, Night Thoughts, on January 22, 2016.

British songstress Mary Hopkin has occasionally released archival and new material over the last decade but she has steadfastly turned down any live performances.

Southbank Centre's London Literature Festival will welcome the award-winning Sir Tom Jones for an intimate evening of conversation and music to launch his first ever autobiography, Over the Top and Back (October 11).

Swedish singer/songwriter Tove Lo ' one of pop's most intriguing and successful recent global exports - is the third of five covers to be revealed for Notion Magazine's Issue 70.

The AFL Grand Final in Melbourne has yet again turned its back on Australian talent instead opting for the safer, vanilla sounds of Bryan Adams, Ellie Goulding and Chris Isaak.

Miguel is tired with people judging his music on his ethnicity.

Motorhead have been forced to cancel two more shows, putting the running tally at five, due to Lemmy Kilmister's altitude sickness...or at least that is what we are being told.

If you take out the two main spokes in a wheel, you would rightfully expect the wheel to collapse. Not so with the Jacksons.

One Direction are reportedly feeling a "divide" ahead of their break.

As the UK gears up to host the Rugby World Cup, SOL3 MIO ' affectionately known as the 'All Blacks of Opera' ' prepare to release their eagerly-awaited second album On Another Note on 18th September.

Florence & The Machine will play Open'er Festival for the first time.

Spotify reveals the songs that came out on top for music lovers this summer, with Major Lazer's 'Lean On' (feat. MØ and DJ Snake) taking the number 1 spot, globally. Ranking in second place globally is OMI's 'Cheerleader', with Wiz Khalifa's 'See You Again' rounding out the top three.

Rico Rodriguez, who played trombone with a long list of artists but most famously with The Specials, died on Friday at the age of 80.

Boy George finds happiness an interesting challenge.

Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and Kenney Jones have played their reunion show in London 40 years after their last public performance.

Miley Cyrus is reportedly being eyed up for Glastonbury.

Pink thinks the whole world is "waiting for a fight".

Arcade Fire will release their first feature film, The Reflektor Tapes, coming to cinemas around the world from September 24th.

Rita Ora is annoyed she let her split from Calvin Harris affect her work.

50 Cent is struggling to pay his household bills, it has been claimed.

Azealia Banks is happy with confrontation as long as critics 'have something to say'.

Damon Albarn has joined the line-up for the Tony Allen Review at Royal Festival Hall on Sunday 13 September.