Kanye West appeared close to tears last night as he apologised on US television for his outburst at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday. The rapper has faced a barrage of criticism after he stormed on stage to complain that Taylor Swift had won Best Female Video Prize over Beyonce. Read more >>

Lily Allen has expressed her worries about illegal downloading and file sharing whilst taking a swipe at The Featured Artists Collaboration which includes members of Radiohead and Pink Floyd. Posting on Myspace Lily said, “I think music piracy is having a dangerous effect on British music, but some really rich and successful artists like Nick Mason from Pink Floyd and Ed O'Brien from Radiohead don't seem to think so... The Featured Artists Coalition also says file sharing's fine because it 'means a new generation of fans for us'. Read more >>

Graham Coxon has announced details of three solo UK dates this November. Coxon will be playing the entirety of his 'Spinning Top' album as well as songs that have inspired it. The Blur guitarist will be joined by many of the musicians who feature on his album including bass guitarist Gareth Davies and backing vocalist Lucy Parnell. Read more >>

Morrissey has moved to debunk the common myth that he fired Smiths bassist by postcard. Speaking to his offical fan site Truetoyou.net Morrissey said, “I would like to state to anyone interested in the truth of this matter that no such postcard was ever written by me." Read more >>

Doves, Dizzee Rascal and Florence and The Machine will headline this year's BBC Electric Proms which take place from October 20th to the 24th. As usual the event will include some very special performances including Doves working with choral arranger Avshalom Caspi for their performance with the London Bulgarian Choir on October 22. Read more >>

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke is to take part in the launch of the new climate change film The Age of Stupid. Yorke will perform 'The Reckoner' live via satellite link from an undisclosed location on Monday (September 21). Read more >>

Sir Paul McCartney has revealed that The Beatles decided against reforming because they didn't want to “ruin” their legacy. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Sir Paul said the band often discussed getting back together following their split in 1970. Read more >>

Lady GaGa has been accused of of being 'irresponsible' by an anti-suicide group following the MTV Video Music Awards. During her performance at the awards on Sunday GaGa dangled from a rope and pretended to stab herself whilst she performed the hit single 'Paparazzi'. Read more >>

Fresh from receiving blanket critical praise, including a glowing review on Gigwise, for their debut album The XX are set to release 'Islands' as their next single on October 26. As well as releasing the single, the band will be supporting Florence and The Machine on tour during September before heading out on their own headline tour in October. Read more >>