Robert Pattinson is keen to play Jeff Buckley in a new movie about the musician, according to reports. The 24-year-old Twilight star and keen music fan is said to be “obsessed” with securing the role. Read more >>

Bullet For My Valentine and Pendulum are among the bands who have been added to the line-up for this year’s Download festival. Other new additions to the bill include Alter Bridge, Korn, Alice Cooper and The Cult. The festival will take place at Donington Park over the weekend of June 10-12. Read more >>

Lady Gaga has unveiled a countdown for the release of her new single ‘Born This Way’. The track is the first song to be taken from the singer’s new album of the same name, due out in May. Read more >>

Nick Cave has been given the opportunity to undergo driver training after crashing into a speed camera in Brighton. The Bad Seeds singer collided with the camera, located on the seafront, on December 7 last year. Read more >>

Sir Elton John has spoken about working with Lady Gaga, saying he “adores” the singer. The pair, who met last year, have recorded a duet for Sir Elton's forthcoming musical movie, Gnomeo & Juliet. Read more >>

Big Audio Dynamite have reformed in their original line-up for the first time in 25 years for a UK tour, it's been announced. The rock-hiphop-reggae group, started by Mick Jones following his time in the Clash, will play nine dates in March and April. Read more >>

Friendly Fires, Katy B and Warpaint are among the additions to the line-up for this year's Great Escape festival, it's been announced. The event, in Brighton from May 12-14, will also feature performances from Brother, Tribes and Villagers. Read more >>

Liam Gallagher has admitted that he has no clue what any of his songs mean. The Beady Eye frontman, whose band's debut album ‘Different Gear, Still Speeding’ is released next month, revealed the reasoning behind his songs. Read more >>

Foals lead the way in the nominations for this year's NME Awards with five nods, including Best British Band. The Oxford group are also in the running for Best Album for their 2010 effort, 'Total Life Forever'. Read more >>

Florence Welch has admitted that the US show Glee's cover of the band's track was 'amazing'. The US show covered Florence And The Machine's 'Dog Days Are Over' which is set to air in the US on February 6. Read more >>

More acts have been announced to play the High Voltage Festival this year. Black Country Communion, Jethro Tull , MSG, Spock's Beard and Caravan will now play at the two day event. Read more >>

Cheryl Cole's hopes of becoming a judge on the US edition of The X Factor are in crisis, according to reports. Bosses are apparently fearful that the Girls Aloud star won't be able to attract an audience and are instead looking at established US names like Rihanna and Katy Perry. Read more >>

Bret Michaels is recovering in hospital after undergoing successful surgery to close a hole in his heart. A surgical team at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix performed the operation on Monday (January 24). Read more >>

Rihanna has further extended her UK arena tour with an additional two dates. The US singer will now perform at London's O2 Arena on November 13 and Manchester's MEN Arena on December 2. Read more >>

Beady Eye have announced details of a full UK and Ireland tour set to take place in April. The band, which also includes Oasis's Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Chris Sharrock, will now play a total of twelve dates across the UK. Read more >>

Take That star Robbie Williams's house in Los Angeles is haunted by a ghost, according to reports. The singer, who recently reunited with the group for a new album and tour, has apparently named the ghost Bertie. Read more >>

Jessie J has revealed details of her debut album, set for release March 28. The album, entitled 'Who You Are', will feature her top-10 UK single 'Do It Like A Dude' and upcoming release 'Price Tag' featuring B.O.B. Read more >>

Beyonce has been in the studio collaborating with Sleigh Bells, it has been revealed. The singer has been working on the follow-up to 2008's 'I Am...Sasha Fierce' with the New York duo, Billboard reports. Read more >>

Duran Duran have announced details of a UK arena tour, which is due to take place in May and June. The eleven-date jaunt, which kicks off in Newcastle on May 18, will mark the band's first full arena tour in seven years. Read more >>

Adele is on course to top the UK album chart with her new album, '21'. The singer is currently outselling the rest of the top-10 combined with her follow-up to 2008's '19', which is also set to chart inside the top-5 this weekend. Read more >>

Nicki Minaj has described Kanye West as a “creative genius” and said the rapper has played an influential role in her career. The rising star rose to prominence last year after making a guest appearance on West's track 'Monster', which is also features Jay-Z. Read more >>

Lily Allen has backed the Bishop Of Sheffield after he told churchgoers to listen to the singer's music as part of a course about the Bible. Right Reverend Dr Steven Croft included a clean edit of Allen's hit 'The Fear' on a list of approved songs for participants in the Easter-themed course. Read more >>

Coldplay's Chris Martin has failed in his bid to land a nomination for this year's Academy Awards. Martin was in contention for ‘Me and Tennessee’, which is sung by his wife Gwyneth Paltrow in the movie, Country Strong. Read more >>

Michael Jackson’s doctor has been arraigned this morning (January 25) on an involuntary manslaughter charge, it has been reported. Dr Conrad Murray is accused of administering Jackson with a lethal dose of the anaesthetic propofol on the day that he died in June 2009. Read more >>

Friendly Fires have revealed the title of their much-anticipated forthcoming album. The band's new album entitled 'Pala', the follow-up to their 2008 debut, will be released in Spring. Read more >>

Kate Nash has slammed the X Factor, saying that it is of no musical merit. Her comments were said to be made while giving a music masterclass for Brit School hopefuls. Read more >>

Nicki Minaj has praised Cheryl Cole, describing the Girls Aloud star as “bubbly”. The US rapper released the Will.i.am-featuring song ‘Check It Out’ with Cole last year, despite never meeting her. Read more >>

Plan B and Everything Everything were the musical winners at this year’s South Bank Sky Arts Awards in London. The rapper-turned-singer was presented the Pop Music award for his album ‘The Defamation of Strickland Banks’ by Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood. Read more >>

The Strokes have unveiled the tracklisting for their new album ‘Angles’. The album, which is the follow-up to 2006’s ‘First Impressions Of Earth’, is released on March 21 in the UK and March 22 in the US. Read more >>

Trent Reznor has been nominated for Best Original Score at the Oscars. The Nine Inch Nails star and composer Atticus Ross are in the running for the award for their soundtrack to The Social Network. Read more >>

Michael Jackson’s doctor has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson. Appearing at his arraignment today (January 25), Dr Conrad Murray told Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor he was an “innocent man”. Read more >>

The make-up artist who worked with Lady Gaga on the video to her new single ‘Born This Way’ has described the process as a “life-changing experience”. The singer shot the video for the track, which is the first single taken from her new album of the same name, in New York at the weekend. Read more >>

Rise Against have announced details of a one-off gig in London this spring. The band will perform their first UK show in over a year at Electric Ballroom on March 16. Read more >>