The doctor charged over Michael Jackson’s death has been given a preliminary trial hearing date. Dr Conrad Murray, who has pleaded not guilty to one count of involuntary manslaughter, will appear at Los Angeles Superior Court on January 4. Read more >>

Kasabian gatecrashed a wedding shortly after their appearance at the V Festival in Chelmsford on Sunday (August 22), according to reports. The band were celebrating their headline performance at a nearby hotel when their after show joined up with a wedding party in another room. Read more >>

Biffy Clyro have assured fans that they will release a new album in 2011. The group expect to start work on the follow-up to 2009's 'Only Revolutions' at Christmas following the completion of their current tour schedule. Read more >>

Jay-Z is set to support U2 on upcoming Australian leg of their 360 Degree world tour. The rapper will open for the band from when the jaunt begins at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand on November 25. Read more >>

George Michael has pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis and driving under the influence of drugs. The former Wham! Star was arrested last month after he crashed into a photographic shop in Hampstead, London, causing extensive external damage. Read more >>

A video of the members of Kings Of Leon dancing has become a hit on Twitter. The candid clip was originally posted by drummer Nathan Followill in the early hours of this morning (August 24), but later removed. Read more >>

Katy Perry has launched her own version of the popular Tap Tap Revenge mobile game. The app, which is available for the iPhone and iPad, allows users to play along to the singer's hits, including recent single 'California Gurls'. Read more >>

Carl Barat has said he has spent the last two weeks “rehearsing furiously” for The Libertines reunion this week. The band are due to play a one-off show at The Forum in London tomorrow (August 25), before performing at the Reading and Leeds festivals. Read more >>

Stereophonics have announced details of two special gigs at London's Hammersmith Apollo. The Welsh band will play their first two albums, 1997’s ‘Word Gets Around’ and 1999’s ‘Performance and Cocktails’, in full at the shows on October 17 and 18. Read more >>

Councillors have imposed “very strict curfews” on this year's Reading and Leeds festival headliners, organiser Melvin Benn has said. The event, which takes place this Bank Holiday weekend, will be headlined by Guns N' Roses, Arcade Fire and Blink-182. Read more >>

Clinic have announced details of a UK tour in support of their new album 'Bubblegum'. The band will embark on the seven-date jaunt in Manchester on October 22, before concluding in Leeds on October 29. Read more >>

Liars are set to release a new 'Proud Evolution' EP, which features a remix by Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke. The EP includes the single of the same name, as well as Yorke's re-imagination of the track and a live version recorded in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Read more >>

Dr Dre's new album 'Detox' has been described as “epic” by one of his labelmates. Fellow rapper Lloyd Banks is one of the few people to hear the long-awaited album, which has been hit by a number of delays. Read more >>

Lady Gaga has sparked rumours of a possible collaboration with KISS after she joined them at a gig in the US. The singer posted two pictures on her Twitter page, one showing her posing provocatively with the whole band and another with singer Paul Stanley. Read more >>