Director Terry Gilliam will direct the live webcast of Arcade Fire's upcoming concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. The gig, on August 5, is set to be broadcast on YouTube as part of a new concert series dubbed Unstaged. Read more >>

Interpol drummer Sam Fogarino has insisted that the band will survive without bassist Carlos Dengler, who quit earlier this year. Dengler played a major role in composing the band's forthcoming self-titled album, but announced his departure in May to pursue other interests. Read more >>

Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn has said the group lacked “human interaction” when they headlined last month's Glastonbury festival. The cartoon band, who replaced U2 on the bill, came under fire from critics following their performance on the Pyramid Stage. Read more >>

30 Seconds To Mars have added three new dates to their upcoming UK tour this winter. The band, fronted by Jared Leto, will now begin the jaunt at Brighton Centre on November 25. Read more >>

Rapper DMX has been jailed for 90 days over a 2002 reckless driving conviction. The 39-year-old surrendered himself in a courthouse in Los Angeles on Monday (July 26). Read more >>

Cartoon band Gorillaz have launched an interactive 3D game for the iPhone and iPad. Escape To Plastic Beach enables users to become Murdoc as he attempts to foil 2D’s repeated escape attempts and battles ghost pirate ships. Read more >>

Madness have announced details of a huge winter tour, which is set to get under way in Blackpool on November 26. The 16-date tour also includes gigs in Glasgow (November 27), Manchester (30) and Nottingham (December 7). Read more >>

Pendulum have announced details of a UK arena tour, which is due to get under way in Glasgow on December 1. The dance band will play eight shows, including dates in Birmingham (December 2) and London (3). Read more >>

Rihanna has revealed that she plans to collaborate with Lady Gaga – because she thinks their video would be “hot and sexy”. The US singer, who recently teamed up with Eminem, said she and Lady Gaga both had a lot in common. Read more >>

Lady Gaga made an impromptu appearance at a saloon bar in Texas on Saturday (July 24). The US singer thrilled locals at The Round-Up Saloon in Dallas, which was the scene of one of her earliest performances. Read more >>

Mark Ronson has announce details of an autumn UK tour, which is set to get under way in Bristol on September 27. The singer will be joined on the six-date jaunt by his band The Business Intl. Read more >>

Wyclef Jean is considering running to become president of Haiti, according to his family. The former Fugees rapper has already confirmed his intention to take part in the election process this November. Read more >>

Sir Tom Jones is on course to topple Eminem on this weekend's UK album chart. The 70-year-old singer's new album 'Praise & Blame' is currently outselling Eminem's 'Recovery'. Read more >>

Rihanna has admitted she was drawn to working with Eminem on 'Love The Way You Lie' because of the song's lyrics. The track, which is the rapper's next single, features lines about domestic violence. Read more >>

Carl Barat has revealed that he has still yet to meet-up with Pete Doherty ahead of The Libertines' reunion next month. The band, who announced their reformation in March, are scheduled to play a comeback gig in London before heading to the Reading and Leeds festivals. Read more >>

Kylie Minogue made a surprise appearance onstage with Scissor Sisters in Australia last night (July 26). The Australian singer joined the band to perform 'Any Which Way' at the Festival Hall in Melbourne. Read more >>

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has paid tribute to Snooker player Alex Higgins, who died on Saturday (July 24). Higgins – better known as the Hurricane – passed away after a long battle with throat cancer. He was 61. Read more >>