Mogwai have reignited their 90s feud with Blur following the Britpop band’s reunion. In a message on their website, the band said Blur’s reformation “could have catastrophic effects on our youth and middle-aged citizens.” Read more >>

Dizzee Rascal was arrested yesterday (December 12th) following an incident with another motorist in Kent, according to reports. The British grime star, whose real name is Dylan Mills, is alleged to have waved a baseball bat at a driver in Orpington. Read more >>

U2 frontman Bono has been awarded the Nobel Man of Peace prize for his humanitarian efforts across Africa. The singer was presented with the award in Paris yesterday (December 12th) in the company of five past Nobel Prize winners. Read more >>

Amy Winehouse has been doing voluntary work as a nurse in a London hospital, according to reports. The singer, who is being treated at the London Clinic, is understood to have been looking after fellow patients and serving meals during her stay. Read more >>

Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose has spoken for the first time about the band’s new album on an internet chat room. In an informal conversation with fans, serialised by Billboard, he discussed a range of issues, including ‘Chinese Democracy’ and his relationship with former band members. Read more >>

Lily Allen has recorded a special cover of Britney Spears’ recent single ‘Womanizer’. Allen’s version was aired for the first time by producer Mark Ronson on East Village Radio last night (December 12th). Read more >>

Take That singer Gary Barlow has revealed that the group would like to collaborate with Girls Aloud. Barlow said he first considered the idea after meeting Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole on The X Factor. Read more >>

X Factor champion Alexandra Burke will have to overcome Leona Lewis, a former winner of the talent show, to claim this year’s Christmas number one. Burke’s cover of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ is 1/12 favourite to take that top spot. Read more >>

Sir Paul McCartney has claimed that he was responsible for politicising the Beatles. In an interview with Prospect, Sir Paul cited a meeting he had shared with philosopher Bertrand Russell in the 1960s as being the trigger for the band’s politicisation. Read more >>

Leona Lewis's cover of 'Run' by Snow Patrol held off Kings of Leon to claim a second week at number one on the UK singles chart. Kings of Leon's 'Use Somebody' had to settle for second spot, while Lewis also enjoyed success in the album chart. Read more >>

The Stone Roses' bassist Mani has revealed that the band have spoken about reforming with each other in 2009. But he warned that while guitarist John Squire and drummer Reni both supported a reunion, singer Ian Brown had still yet to be persuaded. Read more >>

Keane have announced details of an interactive webcast, which will feature Gavin and Stacey actor James Corden. Corden will pose the band questions from fans during the broadcast on Wednesday (December 17th). Read more >>

Coldplay formed a new supergroup at the opening show of their three date O2 Arena residency last night - with comic actor Simon Pegg. Midway through the set, much to the sell-out crowd's surprise, the band walked into the first tier of the audience. With a solitary spotlight beaming on them, Chris Martin announced: “In homage to Robbie Williams rejoining Take That, we're going to form our own supergroup, ladies and gentlemen it's Simon Pegg!” Read more >>

US rapper Coolio will appear on the forthcoming series of celebrity Big Brother, according to reports. The rapper will join a host of celebrities, who are also reported to include TV presenter Terry Christian and a Scottish politician. Read more >>

Madonna is reported to be in talks to perform with Britney Spears on the singer's forthcoming world tour. Spears is due to hit the road in March in support of her new album 'Circus'. Read more >>

US R&B star Ne-Yo has claimed he has been asked to write new material for Marilyn Manson. Ne-Yo, who has written songs for Britney Spears and Whitney Houston, told PageSix that he was set to work with Manson over the coming weeks. Read more >>

Hollywood actress Eva Mendes has said she would like to appear alongside Morrissey in a campaign for the animal rights group PETA. Mendes said she would happily pose naked with the former Smiths star for one of PETA's 'I'd Rather Go Naked' campaigns. Read more >>

US rapper Common has said president-elect Barack Obama will make hip-hop more positive. The rapper told CNN that musicians would have to embrace different subjects following Mr Obama's election victory. Read more >>

Michael Jackson will never tour again due to the media's intrusion into his private life, US rapper star Akon has claimed. The rapper, who collaborated with Jackson over the summer, said constant scrutiny had left the singer unable to “focus” on his career. Read more >>

A tribute museum to the Swedish pop group Abba is to go on a world tour next year. ABBA The Museum will feature over 750 pieces of memorabilia, from the band's music to unique fan displays. Read more >>

Songs by Guns N' Roses and Oasis are being used by parents to help send their babies to sleep, a new survey has found. Nearly two-third of mothers now prefer to use modern pop songs instead of traditional lullabies. Read more >>

X Factor champion Alexandra Burke has said she would like to record a song with former winner Leona Lewis. Burke, who won the most recent series of the talent contest last Saturday, said a collaboration would quash ongoing comparisons between the pair. Read more >>

Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan has revealed that the band have completed work on their new album. The as-yet-untitled record, which will be the follow-up to 2005's 'Playing The Angel', is due for release in the new year. Read more >>

The Strokes' Julian Casablancas will appear on a new album by Saturday Night Live trio The Lonely Island. The singer has recorded a track titled 'Boombox' for 'Incredibad', which is due to be released on February 10th. Read more >>