Michael Jackson's former doctor appeared in court yesterday on manslaughter charges in connection with the singer's death. Dr Conrad Murray, who has pleaded not guilty, is accused of administering the drug – propofol – which killed Jackson last June. Read more >>

Babyshambles and British Sea Power are set to headline the first ever NME Weekender. The event takes place at Pontins Holiday Park in Camber Sands from November 5-7. Read more >>

Doves have denied reports that they are to split after their upcoming greatest hits tour. Guitarist Jez Williams said recent reports that the UK dates, in support of their new retrospective 'The Places Between: The Best Of Doves', would be their last were incorrect. Read more >>

Madonna eclipsed The Beatles as the most played artist of the last decade, new figures show. The Queen of Pop topped a chart of artists who enjoyed the most airplay and public performances of their material from 2000-2009. Read more >>

Everything Everything have revealed that their next single will be 'Schoolin'. The track, taken from their forthcoming and as-yet-untitled debut album, will be available in June. Read more >>

Blondie, Crystal Castles and Tinie Tempah have been added to the line-up for this summer's Rockness festival in Scotland. The event, which runs from June 11-13 on the banks of Loch Ness, will also feature High Contrast, The Maccabees and Alabama 3. Read more >>

The Chinese government has banned Bob Dylan from touring in the country, according to reports. The veteran singer was due to play two dates – in Shanghai and Beijing – later this month. Read more >>

Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams has revealed that she has recorded a song with Eminem. The track, entitled 'Airplanes (Patt II)', is one of a number of collaborations on Atlanta rapper B.O.B's new album, 'The Adventures Of Bobby Ray'. Read more >>

Police raided N-Dubz' tour bus at the weekend following complaints that rappers Dappy and Frazer were firing paintball pellets at fans. Officers confiscated five toy guns from the vehicle, which was parked outside the Academy venue in Newcastle. Read more >>

Former Oasis star Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs has revealed that he turned down an offer to appear on Celebrity Big Brother. Bonehead, one of the group's founding members, said producers contacted Creation Records founder Alan McGee asking him to take part in the reality show. Read more >>

Kasabian have hit out at the state of the UK music charts saying it's devoid of bands. Singer Tom Meighan even suggested that the internet has taken “the shine” from rock n' roll as there is too much out there. Read more >>

Guitarist Slash has described his former Guns N' Roses bandmate Axl Rose as “fucking phenomenal”. Slash, who quit the group in the mid-90s, said he was open to speaking to the singer again, despite their fractured relationship. Read more >>

Robyn has revealed plans to release two new albums in 2010. The Swedish singer will release the first record, entitled 'Body Talk 1', on June 7. Read more >>

Sir Elton John has said he is “really pleased” that Lady Gaga has been tipped to record a song for the next James Bond film. Last week, a report claimed producers had targeted the US singer to submit a theme for the next film. Read more >>

She & Him will play a second show in London next month, it's been announced. The duo, which includes singer and actress Zooey Deschanel, will perform at ULU on May 9. Read more >>

Alexandra Burke has been added to the line-up for this summer's T4 On The Beach in Weston-Super-Mere. The former X Factor winner will join previously announced acts JLS and N-Dubz at the outdoor event. Read more >>

Delphic have added an extra date to their upcoming UK tour. The band will now perform in Liverpool on May 19, in addition to dates in Wolverhampton, Leeds, London and Manchester. Read more >>

The Joy Formidable have signed to Passion Pit's American-based record label, Black Bell. The Welsh trio will release their debut EP 'A Balloon Called Moaning' in the US on May 4. Read more >>

Lady Gaga, The Strokes and Soundgarden are among the acts set to play this summer's Lollapalooza festival in Chicago. The event, which runs from August 6-8, will also feature Arcade Fire, Green Day and Phoenix. Read more >>

Radiohead singer Thom Yorke's side-project Atoms For Peace played their first gig under their official name in New York last night (April 5). The band, which includes Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, wowed fans during the first of two shows at the Roseland Ballroom. Read more >>

Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke has announced the tracklisting for his debut solo album. 'The Boxer', which is inspired by dance music, was recorded in London and New York alongside producer XXXchange. Read more >>

Jay-Z makes a guest appearance on the first single to be taken from Dr Dre's long-awaited album, 'Detox'. The song, entitled 'Under Pressure', will receive its radio debut later this month. Read more >>

Muse are to be awarded the Silver Clef award, it's been announced. The band, who turned down the prize in 2009, said they were “very proud” to be joining previous recipients, who include The Who. Read more >>