Sir Paul McCartney has admitted that he's a big fan of X Factor rejects John and Edward. The Beatles legend has also confirmed that he's in talks to appear on the final of the ITV 'talent' show. Read more >>

Pink is the first headline act confirmed for Wireless Festival 2010, organisers have announced. A post on the Wireless Festival Twitter page this morning reads: “Stop press - It’s just been announced that @PiNk will headlining Wireless 2010 in Hyde Park. Exciting times – roll on the summer!” Read more >>

Jimi Hendrix's guitar part on 'Voodoo Child (Slight Return)' has been crowned the greatest riff of all time. The 1968 classic, which featured on the Jimi Hendrix Experience's album 'Electric Ladyland', came out ahead of Guns N' Roses' 'Sweet Child O' Mine' in the poll conducted by Music Radar. Read more >>

Lady Gaga and Janet Jackson are the latest stars making guest performances on The X Factor. The pair will both sing the Sunday results show on December 6 - a day before Gaga sings for the Queen at this year's Royal Variety Performance at Blackpool Opera House. Read more >>

Rod Stewart has added two Scottish shows to his 2010 UK tour. The 62-year-old gravel-voiced crooner will play Edinburgh Castle on July 14 and Glasgow SECC on July 23. Read more >>

The Brian Jonestown Massacre have unveiled details of their tenth studio album. Titled 'Who Killed Sgt. Pepper?', a nod to The Beatles, the long-player also features an image of Jesus wearing the crown of thorns on the cover. Read more >>

Amy Winehouse looks set to tour in September 2010, according to her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield. Speaking to the Daily Star at Take That's SingStar launch, Bromfield said: “I am too young to tour at the moment but at the end of 2010, around September, I should be the support act to a certain somebody.” Read more >>

Gossip have been forced to cancel a show in Birmingham on Sunday (November 29) due to illness. Singer Beth Ditto has been advised that consecutive shows are contributing to a “throat condition”, which has also promoted a gig in Belgium tonight to be axed. Read more >>

La Roux are to begin work on their second album in France in the coming weeks. Singer Elly Jackson said the duo intended to spend the time writing but warned fans not to expect the follow-up to their self-titled debut anytime soon. Read more >>

Former Doctor Who actor Christopher Eccleston is to play John Lennon in a new BBC drama. The 90-minute show, Naked Lennon, will be aired next year to mark the 30th anniversary of The Beatles legend's murder. Read more >>

Sex Pistols star John Lydon has become the latest musician to speak out in favour of X Factor contestants John and Edward. The 18-year-old twins, who were voted off the show last weekend, have already won the support of Robbie Williams and Sir Paul McCartney. Read more >>

Mumford & Sons have added a second London date to their 2010 UK tour. The band will now play Shepherd's Bush Empire on March 14 in addition to March 13. Read more >>

Fionn Regan has announced details of an extensive UK tour for next February and March. The Irish singer-songwriter will play 15 shows across the land following the release of his second studio album, 'Shadow Of An Empire', on February 8 via Heavenly Records. Read more >>

Miike Snow are set to embark on a nationwide UK tour next year, starting in Oxford on January 29. The Swedish band will also play dates in Brighton, London and Leeds on the 11-date jaunt. Read more >>