Blur fans will be able to download a recording of the band's shows in London's Hyde Park, it's been announced. The recordings of the gigs, which take place on Thursday and Friday, will be available within seven days of the shows. Read more >>

Kanye West will perform on an elaborate gold stage on his upcoming European tour. The rapper previewed a mock-up of the angular set on his blog yesterday. Read more >>

Eminem will headline the Voodoo Experience festival in New Orleans, it's been announced. The event, which runs from October 30 – November 1, will mark the rapper's first full concert four years. Read more >>

Fans of Soulja Boy have begun inundating an Oldham family with phone calls after the US rapper listed their phone number in a song. 'Kiss Me Thru The Phone', which was released last month, includes the first seven digits of the family's phone number. Read more >>

OK! magazine has explained its decision to use a picture of Michael Jackson's final moments on its tribute issue to the star. Editorial director Sarah Ivens said the image “captures the surprise and the upset and the moment of this breaking news story”. Read more >>

Lady GaGa has emerged as an unlikely inspiration for tennis star Andy Murray, as he continues his bid to win Wimbledon. The 22-year-old told Channel Bee that he has been regularly listening to the American singer over recent weeks. Read more >>

Limp Bizkit have been added to the line up for this year's Sonisphere festival in Knebworth. The recently reformed band will perform on the closing day of the event, which runs from July 31-August 2. Read more >>

Maximo Park are set to play the Royal Albert Hall in London as part of a short three date tour. The dates begin in Glasgow on October 7, before calling at Manchester's Apollo on June 8 and the London venue on June 9. Read more >>

The refund system for Michael Jackson's ill-fated comeback gigs in London opened today amid anger from some of the star's fans. The system, orchestrated by promoter AEG Live, allows people to either request a full refund or opt to receive their tickets as a souvenir, as long as they forgo their right to their money back. Read more >>

U2 kicked off their gargantuan 360degree World Tour in Barcelona last night and took the opportunity to pay tribute to Michael Jackson. While singing 'Angel of Harlem' the Irish rockers spliced lines of Jackson's seminal tracks 'Man In The Mirror' and 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough' into the song. Read more >>

Michael Jackson's has not excluded his father, Joseph, from his will, according to reports. US media reports earlier this week claimed Jackson had overlooked his father in the document, which was written in 2002. Read more >>