The Beach Boys have denied reports that they are suing Katy Perry over her song ‘California Gurls’. On Thursday, the New York Post reported that the band’s record label believed they should be given a writing credit because Perry's song includes a lyric from their 1965 hit, 'California Girls'. Read more >>

Manic Street Preachers showcased tracks from their forthcoming new album during an intimate gig in London tonight (August 5). The Welsh band performed a 16-song set to a crowd of just over 150 fans at the Hammersmith Working Men's Club. Read more >>

Eminem has debuted the video for his new Rihanna-featuring single, 'Love The Way You Lie'. The video stars Hollywood actors Megan Fox and Dominic Monaghan, who play the roles of "a couple going through the extremes of an abusive relationship". Read more >>

Kanye West has unveiled the much-anticipated video for his new single 'Power'. The video features one continuous shot of West with a chain around his neck, and has been described by the rapper as moving painting. Read more >>

Arcade Fire played a live YouTube webcast from Madison Square Garden in New York last night (August 5). The Montreal-based band thrilled fans with songs from their new album 'The Suburbs', as well as classic tracks. Read more >>

Wyclef Jean has formerly registered as a presidential candidate in his home country of Haiti. The former Fugees star announced his intention to stand at an electoral council office in the capital Port-au-Prince on Thursday (August 5). Read more >>

Robbie Williams is set to marry his girlfriend Ayda Field on Saturday (August 7), it's been reported. The ceremony will take place on the romantic island of Santa Catalina off the coast of Los Angeles. Read more >>

Weezer have announced that their new studio album will be called 'Hurley'. The follow-up to 2009's 'Raditude' will be released on September 13 in the UK and September 14 in the US. Read more >>

Maximo Park frontman Paul Smith is set to release a solo album later this year. Smith's debut project, entitled 'Margins', was co-produced by Andy Hodson and is due to be released on October 11. Read more >>

Amy Winehouse upset the king of the Zulu nation at a private party in London on Wednesday (August 4), it's been reported. The singer was accompanied by boyfriend Reg Traviss to the launch of a new African-themed restaurant in Camden. Read more >>

Scissor Sisters have extended their upcoming UK tour, which will now get under way in Brighton December 2. The US band have also added an additional date in Bournemouth on December 16. Read more >>

Katy Perry has denied reports that The Beach Boys are set to sue her over the lyrics in her recent single 'California Gurls'. US tabloid reports claimed the band’s record label believed they should be given a writing credit because Perry's song includes a lyric from their 1965 hit, 'California Girls'. Read more >>

Robyn has recorded a song with rapper Snoop Dogg that will appear on her forthcoming new album. The Swedish singer told Gigwise that the track, entitled ‘U Should Know Better', was not what fans would normally expect from the hip-hop star. Read more >>

Footage of Twilight star Robert Pattinson making one of his few live musical appearances has emerged online. The video shows the 24-year-old actor performing in a fans' living room as part of the Songs From A Room Project. Read more >>

Carl Barat has promised to announce details about The Libertines warm-up gig ahead of their appearance at the Reading and Leeds festival later this month. The group are set to play The Forum in London, although additional details, including the date, have yet to be released. Read more >>

Mark Ronson and The Business Intl. will headline this year's Freeze Festival in London. The event – formerly the London Freeze – will take place from October 29-31 at Battersea Power Station. Read more >>

Hollywood actor Sean Penn has questioned the motives behind rapper Wyclef Jean's bid for the Haitian presidency. The former Fugees star announced his intention to stand at an electoral council office in the capital Port-au-Prince on Thursday (August 5). Read more >>

Ash have announced the tracklisting for part two of their retrospective A-Z singles series. The 16-track album, entitled 'A-Z Vol 2', will be released on October 11. Read more >>

Battles member Tyondai Braxton has left the group, it's been announced. Braxton played keyboard, guitar and sang many of the vocals in the experimental rock band. Read more >>

Yoko Ono has written a letter to the parole board at New York's Attica prison opposing the release of John Lennon's killer Mark Chapman, her lawyer has confirmed. Chapman, who was jailed for 20 years to life for killing the former Beatle in 1980, will find out next week if he is entitled to early release. Read more >>