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will.i.am wants to make recycling ‘cool’ to appeal to younger generations.

Living legend Tom Waits has something “coming August 7”. And he’s dressed as a pirate.

Following a historic European tour worthy of rock legends, The Marshall Amplification’s first Amp has made a pit stop at The Vault after hitting the annual Hard Rock Calling festival in Hyde Park in July.

Bobbi Kristina Brown has reportedly called off her engagement to Nick Gordon.

Jo Wood says her ex-husband Ronnie Wood was a “rotten bastard” when they were together.

Snoop Dogg’s reinvention as reggae artist and Rastafari Snoop Lion is tracked in a new documentary titled Reincarnation.

“A statement was posted on Facebook, reputedly by our singer, maligning both The Cult and The Mission and pulling us out of the shows.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé Knowles have splashed out $400,000 to rent a holiday home for the whole of August.

There was a bit of an odd show in Detroit over the weekend.

MTV have announced the nominees for their Video Music Awards and Rihanna is all over them.

Bruce Springsteen has played the longest show of his career, it is thought, after just finishing a four-hour set in Helsinki this evening (July 31, 2012).

Dance superstar David Guetta has played another collaboration with Sia titled ‘Falling To Pieces’ live.

International rock megastars Nickelback are so popular in Sydney that they’ve added another arena show.

Late ’80s British shoe gazers Ride are giving their classic album ‘Going Blank Again’ the 20th Anniversary treatment, as well as reissues for their five other albums; ‘Smile’, ‘Nowhere’, ‘Carnival of Light’, ‘Tarantula’ and ‘OX4-The Best Of’.

Baltimore psych nutters Animal Collective release their third single from their next album and announce radio show.

Back home, where it belongs, the music of Frank Zappa is now back in the hands of the Zappa Family Trust.

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan hints at stories, involving Marilyn Manson, Lou Reed and Neil Young, from his memoir on Australian morning TV.

The Kinks will release a new two-CD compilation that combines their own songs with a number from founding member Ray Davies’ solo career.

Columbia Records is about to turn 125 years old and will celebrate with the new book 360 Sound: The Columbia Records Story.

It has been revealed that the Olympic Opening Ceremony performers received a measly pound for their services.

Bret Michaels has called off his engagement with long time girlfriend Kristi Gibson.

Legendary troubadour Billy Bragg books his Australian tour covering Woody Guthrie and his own work.

The titles for Bob Dylan’s 10 new songs from the upcoming ‘Tempest’ album has been announced.

Blondie will play Homebake.

Friends of Bob Starkie had a special treat on Saturday in St Kilda. Skyhooks reformed for Bob’s 60th birthday party.

A buzz band triple bill at Melbourne’s Corner Hotel provides a sensational Splendor side show experience!

Shellac’s first Australian shows in nearly two decades, Billy Bragg paying tribute to Woody Guthrie and Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo are just some of the musical artists playing at the Melbourne Festival in 2012.