Greg Allman has been forced to temporarily postpone the kickoff of a book tour to promote his new book, My Cross to Bear, while he undergoes tests on his heart.

Roadrunner Records was absorbed into parent company Warner Music worldwide today with many staff around the world either laid-off or moving to Warner.

Jay-Z and Rihanna join scores of other artists to perform in the lead up to, and during, the London Olympics.

US electro-pop hipsters Passion Pit have spoken about their forthcoming second album.

Revered Australian hip-hop pioneers Def Wish Cast deliver ‘Forever’ video and tour dates.

Possibly the finest hip-hop line-up to ever visit Australia – Ghostface Killah, DOOM and Chino XL.

As the 5.6.7.8’s took their places on the infamous stage of Melbourne’s iconic Tote Band Room, the sold out audience was rife for the distinct brand of powderpuff rockabilly the Japanese rockers are known for.

Arriving on stage before a sold out Corner Hotel audience, Husky received a warm welcome fitting for the return of the prodigal sons of Melbourne’s music scene.

Appropriately enough, Jack White will soundtrack the forthcoming Lone Ranger film starring Johnny Depp.

This year’s Splendour In The Grass has sold out in the quickest time ever.

Jack Vidgen kicks off a hugely eclectic line-up of new releases this week including Santigold, Celtic Woman, B.o.B. and Norah Jones.

Music-News.com has learnt that one of the greatest bands the world has ever known are to reform.

Bro-band Hanson sell out Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, and add more shows.

Robin Gibb has told doctors there will 'never be a time' when he is ready to die.

Neil Young is inviting musicians to cover an American classic and win $1000.

Duran Duran will release a new live-set on July 2 in the U.K. (date not yet announced for the U.S.) with A Diamond in the Mind. According to Duran Duran's official site, the Deluxe Edition of the set will include a Blu-Ray, DVD, CD and booklet.

Madonna will open her MDNA tour in Tel Aviv on May 31, two days after the original opening date.

Never mind that the average age of the five main members of the reunited Beach Boys is 68, it didn't stop them from putting on a two-set, 42-song show for the opening of their 50th Anniversary Tour Tuesday night in Tuscon.

US rapper Wiz Khalifa released his new single ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’, and has been arrested for marijuana possession.

Website Monstro has created a music chart from what is getting listened to, in real time, online and on social media.

Beloved UK trip-hop act Everything But The Girl are to re-release their first four albums.

29-year old Spotify founder Daniel Ek has done what it took Mick Jagger 50 years to do, earn a net worth of £190 million.

Tommy Marth, the touring and studio sax player for The Killers, has been found dead at age 33.

Lana Del Rey has posted a video collage for the b-side to ‘Blue Jeans’ – ‘Carmen’ – on YouTube.

The funeral for Men At Work’s Greg Ham will take place at the Fitzroy Town Hall in Melbourne next Wednesday.

Aussie musician Shannon Noll has been mentioned in the Cash for Tweet controversy, unveiled this week via ABC TV show Media Watch.

Platinum-selling R&B group TLC announce that they’ll tour, bringing the late Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes back to life on the big screen.

Missy Higgins has been announced as a speaker for Song Summit 2012.

Melissa Etheridge has added another gig in Brisbane, and says “It’s going to be a long show!”

Listen to Marilyn Manson team up with new best bro Johnny Depp on a cover of Carly Simon’s ‘You’re So Vain’.