Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray is to be charged in connection with his death, it’s been reported. Unconfirmed US media reports claim Dr Murray is expected to surrender to authorities in Los Angeles on Wednesday (February 2). Read more >>

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe says the band are “thrilled” that their hit 'Everybody Hurts' has been remade to help the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. The song, originally released in 1993, has been re-recorded for an all-star charity release organised by Simon Cowell and The Sun newspaper. Read more >>

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is set to make a documentary about Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, according to reports. Depp has been quoted as telling a Serbian website that his editor is already working through archive footage of the guitarist. Read more >>

The Charlatans will play their debut album 'Some Friendly' in full at a gig in London on May 31, it's been announced. The show, at the Roundhouse in Camden, will coincide with the album's 20th anniversary. Read more >>

The Horrors are to support Depeche Mode at their London Royal Albert Hall show later this month. The gig on February 17th, which sold out in under 4 minutes, is the first of the Roger Daltrey curated Teenage Cancer Trust shows. Read more >>

The Who will perform their acclaimed double album 'Quadrophenia' at their concert for the Teenage Cancer Trust next month. Originally released in 1973, the album tells of social and musical happenings from a teenage perspective. Read more >>

Paramore's Hayley Williams has admitted to being obsessed with Lady Gaga. The 21-year-old singer saw Gaga's dirty performance at The Grammy Awards with Elton John and told MTV she admires the singer greatly. Read more >>

You Me At Six are set to play a special instore gig to mark the release of their new album 'Hold Me Down'. The band will play acoustically at HMV Oxford Street, London at 5pm on February 8. Read more >>

A spokesperson for Glastonbury has said they are “hoping” to confirm Muse as headliners at this year's festival. It follows organiser Michael Eavis' revelation yesterday that talks were ongoing with Muse and Stevie Wonder to join previously announced headliners U2. Read more >>

Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have announced details of an extensive UK and Ireland tour throughout 2010. The musician/TV presenter and his band will play 56 shows across the length and breadth of the land and will be joined by Alison Moyet. Read more >>

Ellie Goulding has announced details of a three date UK tour in June. The jaunt will see the rising star perform at ABC in Glasgow (June 7) and Manchester's Academy 2 (8). Read more >>

Them Crooked Vultures singer Josh Homme has said the band are confident they will return with a second album. Homme said there “isn't a reason” that the group, which also stars Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones, wouldn't record a follow-up to their 2009 self-titled debut. Read more >>

The Strokes have started work on their fourth album, according to their official website. The group are currently recording with producer Joe Chiccarelli and engineer Gus Oberg at Avatar Studios in New York. Read more >>

Legendary Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash has unveiled details of his eponymous debut solo album 'Slash'. Produced by Eric Valentine, the 13-track long-player will be released on May 10th in the UK via Roadrunner Records. Read more >>

Midlake have announced details of their biggest London show yet for this autumn. The Texan band will play The Roundhouse in Camden on November 2, nine months after the release of their stunning third album 'The Courage Of Others'. Read more >>

Fall Out Boy members Pete Wentz and Patrick Stump have cast doubt over the band's future. In November, the group announced they were taking an “indefinite” break in order to focus on other projects. Read more >>

Corinne Bailey Rae has revealed that she is on the line up for this summer's Glastonbury Festival. The singer, whose second album 'The Sea' came out on Monday, said she hoped to perform twice at the event. Read more >>