Robbie Williams has hinted that he would like to rejoin Take That – a move that would re-establish the boy band's original line up. Writing on his inner sanctum website, the singer said he had wanted to be in a band again ever since he left the group in the mid-90s. Read more >>

The Smiths are said to be on the verge of reforming after Morrissey and Johnny Marr settled their past differences. The band, who split in 1987, would likely embark on a series of live shows in 2009. Read more >>

Jerry Dammers has condemned the forthcoming reunion tour of his former band, The Specials. The keyboardist, who is one of the group's founding members, said he was surprised to hear about the reformation – and was “deeply shocked” to have been left out. Read more >>

Kiss will begin work next year on their first new studio album since 1998, it's been revealed. Guitarist Paul Stanley said he would produce the album despite other band members' reluctance to record new material. Read more >>

Pop star Kylie Minogue is to record a song for a forthcoming Bollywood film, according to reports. The singer is understood to be in line to receive £675,000 for the track, which will feature on the soundtrack to Blue. Read more >>

Jarvis Cocker has been unveiled as a guest editor on a special Christmas edition of BBC Radio 4's Today programme. The former Pulp frontman will provide analysis on the credit crunch and question the censorship of politicians' private lives. Read more >>

Fans of the late Jeff Buckley have launched a bid to make the singer's cover of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' Christmas number one. Over 3000 people have joined a Facebook group dedicated to the challenge in a bid to prevent the winner of The X Factor from dominating the festive chart. Read more >>

P Diddy has revealed he has a rather bizarre phobia - he is frightened of toes. The rap mogul talked about his unusual fear on US TV programme The Tonight Show on Tuesday night (December 9th), when he appeared alongside Kate Beckinsale. Read more >>

Portishead are to screen a special film at select UK cinemas to coincide with the release of their new single. The film will be shown at twelve independent cinemas over a four week period from tomorrow (December 12th). Read more >>

Kaiser Chiefs drummer Nick Hodgson has described Blur's recent reunion as “brilliant” - and admitted they would like to support the band. “I'm very pleased - normally I hate reunions - this doesn't feel like a reunion,” he told BBC Newsbeat. Read more >>

US R&B star Rihanna will perform with X Factor band JLS on this weekend's final, according to reports. Both acts will together perform a cover of Rihanna's hit single 'Umbrella', which brought her to the world's attention last year. Read more >>

Akon has moved to clear up allegations that he fabricated his criminal past after claiming he spent three years behind bars. The singer said the comment meant an accumulation of time, not one three year stretch, after The Smoking Gun questioned if it was true. Read more >>

50 Cent has said he is addicted to making his mark as a music mogul - insisting he is a success "junkie". The rapper has proved his entrepreneurial merits by launching his own clothing range, starring in video games, and even setting up his own vitamin drink line. Read more >>