Rufus Wainwright has had a baby with the daughter of Leonard Cohen, Lorca. The singer, who is in a gay relationship with Jorn Weisbrodt, announced the birth on his website.  Read more 

Mark Ronson has announced that he is currently working on projects with The Black Lips, Rufus Wainwright and Daniel Merriweather. The producer, whose recent solo album 'Record Collection' featured the likes of Wiley, Duran Duran and MMDR, spoke about his collaboration plans in a new interview.  Read more 

Rufus Wainwright has announced details of a series of shows at London’s Royal Opera House next year. The singer will play the venue on July 18, 19, 21, 22 and 23.  Read more 

Rufus and Martha Wainwright's mother Kate McGarrigle has died of cancer aged 63. The folk singer passed away yesterday in her native Montreal surrounded by her friends and family after losing her battle with clear cell sarcoma.  Read more 

An opera written by the singer Rufus Wainwright will debut at the Manchester International Festival next summer, it's been confirmed. Prima Dona, which tells the story of an Opera singer, will be staged on July 10th, 12th, 14th, 17th and 19th.  Read more