Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez have been unveiled as the new judges on American Idol. The pair will join existing judge Randy Jackson on the judges' panel when the programme returns for a 10th season next year. Read more >>

The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers has paid tribute to Oasis, who split last year. The singer told Shortlist magazine the Manchester band didn't need to reform because “they've already left their mark”. Read more >>

Kanye West has listed Radiohead's Thom Yorke and rapper Lil' Wayne on a list of the “coolest famous creative people”. The rapper also included M.I.A, actress Angelina Jolie and Jay-Z on his list, which he published on Twitter this morning. Read more >>

Joaquin Phoenix has returned to David Letterman's Late Show for the first time since his incoherent appearance on the show last year. The actor stunned viewers last February when he appeared disinterested with the host's questions. Read more >>

My Chemical Romance made a surprise appearance alongside Weezer at a gig in Los Angeles on Tuesday (September 21). The band's Gerard Way, Mikey Way and Ray Torro performed 'My Name Is Jonas' with the group. The song saw singer Way jump into the crowd. Read more >>

British Sea Power are set to release a new EP next month, it's bee announced. The seven-track 'Zeus' EP, released on October 4, is the band’s first release since the Man Of Aran soundtrack in 2009. Read more >>

My Chemical Romance's new single 'Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)' has been given its world premiere. The track was played for the first time in the UK last night (September 22) by Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe. Read more >>

Metallica's James Hetfield has praised Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose. Hetfield said he “kind of” had respect for the signer, despite the fact he is touring as Guns N' Roses without any other the band's other original members. Read more >>

Melissa Auf Der Maur has announced details of a UK tour, which gets under way in Sheffield on November 12. The singer will play five dates, concluding at Bristol's Fleece venue on November 16. Read more >>

Lady Gaga's now infamous meat dress is on its way to becoming a “jerky”, it's creator has revealed. Franc Fernandez said that once the process of drying out had been achieved, the dress would be archived alongside the singer's other outfits. Read more >>

My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way has said the band have rediscovered their drive ahead of the release of their new album. The group are due to release 'Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys' on November 22. Read more >>

Maximo Park frontman Paul Smith is set to release book of photography. The book comprises of 74 polaroids Smith took while on the road with Maximo Park. Read more >>

Katy Perry's forthcoming cameo appearance on Sesame Street has been axed. The singer had been due to appear on the children's TV show after filming a segment alongside Elmo, which was released onto YouTube earlier this week. Read more >>

Nicki Minaj has said her fans have been “scammed” after they tried to buy tickets for two fake gigs. The rapper was first alerted to the concerts, scheduled to take place at two US college campuses next month, via Twitter. Read more >>