Akon broke down in tears on American television yesterday when listening to a track he had recorded with Michael Jackson. The R&B star appeared on The Today Show to speak about his time working with the late King of Pop when an excerpt of 'Hold My Hand' was played. Read more >>

Two key members of Panic At The Disco have walked out of the group to pursue their own separate ventures. Guitarist Ryan Ross and bassist Jon Walker have quit the group, with Ross working on solo material, but remaining members Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith have urged fans not to, erm, panic. Read more >>

Dame Elizabeth Taylor, one of Michael Jackson’s closest friends, has said she plans to boycott the star’s memorial service in Los Angeles later. Dame Elizabeth had been asked by organisers to speak at the Staples Centre. Read more >>

The Cribs are giving away a taster for their upcoming album 'Ignore The Ignorant' for free on their website today. 'We Were Aborted' is the lead single from the record and can be downloaded right HERE after you've subscribed to their mailing list. Read more >>

VV Brown and Tinchy Stryder are among a host of acts who have remixed a song by the Killers for the charity War Child. The reimagining of ‘All These Thing That I’ve Done’ will be released in August. Read more >>

Los Campesinos! have announced details of a new UK tour, which begins in Coventry on October 21. The autumn jaunt also includes dates in Southampton, Newcastle and Glasgow. Read more >>