Pete Doherty has secured a role in a new small-budget French movie starring Charlotte Gainsbourg. The Babyshambles singer will play the lead male role in the film about the 19th-century writer Alfred De Mussett. Read more >>

Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has hinted that his songwriting may become more personal. The singer, who is currently on tour with the band in Australia, began dating actress Kate Hudson earlier this year. Read more >>

Dave Grohl is set to appear on the new Michael Jackson album, it has been announced. The Foo Fighters frontman plays drums on the track "(I Can't Make It) Another Day" which also features Lenny Kravitz on guitar. Read more >>

Take That and Michael Jackson are set to do battle in the race to top this year's Christmas album chart. The boy band are currently at number one with 'Progress', but the odds have shortened on Jackson claiming a posthumous chart hit with new album 'Michael'. Read more >>

Jay-Z is now the owner of the worlds fastest road car, according to reports. Beyonce Knowles has bought the rapper the £1.3million pound Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport for his 41st birthday, The Sun reports. Read more >>

The song 'Imagine' has been named the most-popular John Lennon track on the 30th anniversary of his death. The track, released in 1971, topped a special chart compiled by the Performing Rights Society (PRS). Read more >>

Rihanna, Robbie Williams, Will.i.am and Christina Aguilera are all set to perform on this weekend's X Factor final. The four artists will perform duets with the remaining contestants in the battle for the X Factor crown. Read more >>

Wham's 'Last Christmas' has become the most downloaded Christmas song ever, it has been revealed. The 1984 hit, written by George Michael, has topped a poll beating other Christmas favourites. Read more >>

Velet Revolver have began auditioning for a new lead singer, guitarist Slash has revealed. Velet Revolver have been without a lead singer since Scott Weiland left in 2008 to return to the Stone Temple Pilots. Read more >>

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has criticised people in the public eye who choose to release an autobiography. In October, Jagger's bandmate Keith Richards released his memoirs, Life, which lifted the lid on his relationship with the singer. Read more >>

Film maker David Lynch has announced that his new single 'Good Day Today / I Know' will feature an amazing line-up of remixes. The single, set for release January 31, features remixes from Skream, Underworld, Bassment Jaxx, Sasha and Boys Noize. Read more >>

Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch is set to turn the band's 1987 '(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)' into a short film. The film 'Fight For Your Right Revisited ' will feature Elijah Wood and guest roles by Danny McBride, Seth Rogen, Will Ferrell, John C Reilly and Jack Black, Sundance.org reports. Read more >>

Prime Minister David Cameron has been asked about Morrissey and Johnny Marr's recent comments about his fondness for The Smiths. Last week, Marr “forbid” the conservative leader from listening to the band, prompting Morrissey to support his request. Read more >>

Frankie & The Heartstrings have announced details of a UK tour, which is due to take place next February. The band will perform thirteen dates, starting at the Live Lounge in Durham on February 11 and concluding at Bristol's Fleece on February 27. Read more >>

Patrick Wolf has announced detaills of a full UK and Ireland tour, due to take place next March. The singer will play a total of seven dates starting in Dublin on March 21 and concluding at London's KOKO on March 29. Read more >>

Willow Smith looks set to top this weekend's UK Singles chart with her debut release 'Whip My Hair'. The nine-year-old singer, who is the daughter of actor Will Smith, is currently outselling nearest rival Black Eyed Peas. Read more >>