Noel Gallagher has offered Oasis fans a full refund after two major power cuts hit their opening show at Manchester's Heaton Park. The show was blighted by technical problems from the second song, 'Rock N Roll Star', where the generators broke down forcing the band to leave the stage for 10 minutes. Read more >>

Liam Gallagher has apologised to fans for the technical hitches at last night's Manchester Heaton Park show. As reported earlier, the band were forced to abandon the stage twice due to a generator failure resulting in Noel Gallagher offering fans a full refund. Read more >>

Amy Winehouse is drawing in inspiration for her new album from her Caribbean surroundings, according to reports. The Rehab star, who moved to the island of St Lucia in December, is believed to have asked local musicians to contribute to her as-yet-untitled third LP. Read more >>

US rapper Jay-Z will release 'Blueprint 3' on September 11, according to US reports. The album is the third in the rapper's Blueprint trilogy, which began on the same date eight years ago. Read more >>

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has said he uses rapper Kanye West's confidence as a source of inspiration. Martin said he admired West's belief that music could still be challenged using new instruments and sounds, despite its long history. Read more >>

Marilyn Manson has claimed he “screwed” his life up before he began drinking. Manson has battled drug and alcohol problems throughout much of his career and reportedly now drinks absinthe for breakfast. Read more >>

Rapper Lil' Wayne's much anticipated new album 'Rebirth' will be released on August 18. Wayne said fans could expect the album, which combines rap and rock, to deliver “great music”. Read more >>

Noel Gallagher has dismissed reports of a rivalry between Oasis and The Enemy. Both bands were caught in controversy last month after The Enemy's Tom Clarke allegedly said Oasis were “past it”. Read more >>