Lily Allen has attacked recent press reports that she in out of control saying she is “capable of looking after” herself. Writing on her blog the singer addressed the speculation over her behaviour during her recent trip to Cannes. Read more >>

The Vines have revealed the full details of their fourth album ‘Melodia’ which is out in July. The record features 14 tracks and fans will get their first taste of the new material in the form of the single ‘He’s A Rocker’. Read more >>

Jarvis Cocker gave a lecture on lyrics at Brighton Festival last night. Special praise was singled out for the lyrics of Amy Winehouse’s track ‘Me And Mr Jones’, with Cocker stating: “Amy just makes words up. What kind of fuckery is this? I dunno, but I like it.” Read more >>

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson proved his zero tolerance to drugs - by scolding a fan for smoking marijuana during one of the band's gigs. The Run To The Hills hitmakers were halfway through the second concert of their current world tour in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday (May 21) when Dickinson spotted someone smoking drugs in the audience. Read more >>

Motley Crue star Tommy Lee is to lend his voice to a new cartoon - based on his life story. The rocker has signed up to take part in the making of The Life and Times of Jimmy Jaxx, which will be produced by the team behind the 2007 film Blades of Glory. Read more >>

Former X-Factor winner Leona Lewis and footballer David Beckham will help close this years Olympic Games in Beijing, according to reports. Their participation in the ceremony, which will be watched by an estimated 150million people, will mark the official handover to Britain ahead of London 2012. Read more >>

It’s sad news for music - indie outfit Mumm-Ra have called it a day. Despite signing to Sony BMG and garnering a relative amount of hype, the band never achieved the commercial success they hoped for. Read more >>

The Ting Tings have shot straight to number one with their debut album ‘We Started Nothing.’ The Salford duo - Katie White and Jules de Martino - knocked music legend Neil Diamond from his brief residence at the top spot with ‘Home Before Dark.’ Read more >>

My Chemical Romance have left a message on their website about the suicide of their fan Hannah Bond. The 13-year-old from Kent, England, recently hung herself resulting in the coroner saying that aspects of the emo music she was listening to was “disturbing.” Read more >>

Sir Paul McCartney has been presented with an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Yale University. The American university paid tribute to the former Beatles' songwriting and said that McCartney had helped to awaken a generation. Read more >>