Lil' Wayne has claimed that he has received around “a million” letters from fans during his stay in prison. The rapper, who is currently serving a one-year jail term for gun possession, said his fans' support was helping him through each day. Read more >>

Mos Def has signed to Kanye West's management company and record label, G.O.O.D Music, it's been revealed. Details of the deal were unveiled in the October issue of XXL magazine, which features a cover feature with West. Read more >>

Wyclef Jean has been treated in hospital for stress and exhaustion, it's been confirmed. The former Fugees star, who recently dropped his bid for Haiti's presidency, was admitted to a medical facility at the weekend. Read more >>

Sonic Youth are set to headline a special New Years Eve concert in London, it's been announced. The band will play All Tomorrow's Parties (ATP) Strange Days event at Hammersmith Apollo on December 31. Read more >>

Rihanna and Drake have collaborated on a track for the singer's forthcoming album 'Loud', it has emerged. Drake said the pair, who have previously enjoyed a brief relationship, had recorded a “great song” together. Read more >>

Plan B has revealed he came close to being beaten up while filming his new movie in East London. The singer, whose real name is Ben Drew, was on the set of Ill Manors when an incident occurred involving a nearby gang. Read more >>

The National are set to re-issue their recent album 'High Violet' as a special expanded edition. The two-disc release will include the original eleven-track LP, as well as a bonus disc of unreleased songs and B-sides. Read more >>

Morrissey has included songs by New York Dolls and Roxy Music in a list of his 13 favourite singles of all time. The former Smiths star published the countdown on his Facebook page yesterday (September 27) to mark the re-release of his single, 'Everyday Is Like Sunday'. Read more >>

Boy bands JLS and Take That are set to go head-to-head on the UK album chart in the run up to Christmas. Both bands have scheduled to release their as-yet-untitled new albums on the same day, November 22. Read more >>

Weezer are to include 16 unreleased songs on the reissue of their 1996 album, 'Pinkerton', it's been announced. The two-disc deluxe edition includes a copy of the original album, as well as a second disco of B-sides and live recordings. Read more >>

Mark Ronson has admitted that he is “not sure” whether he is producing Amy Winehouse's next album. Ronson was behind the singer's last LP, 2006's 'Back To Black', and had been linked to her next studio effort. Read more >>

Snow Patrol have revealed that their next album will feature elements of electronica. The Irish group are due to start work next month on the follow-up to 2008's 'A Hundred Million Suns'. Read more >>

Primal Scream have announced details of a UK tour next year. The seven dates next March will see the band perform their 1991 album 'Screamadelica' in full. Read more >>

My Chemical Romance have released a lyrics-only video for their new single 'Na Na Na'. The karaoke-style video, which can be watched below, shows the song's lyrics alongside visual hints. Read more >>

Lady Gaga is hoping to fulfil a childhood dream and buy a castle in the UK, according to reports. The singer has apparently been looking for a home in Britain after touring here on her recent Monster Ball. Read more >>

Interpol have announced details of a UK tour, which will take place next March. The four-date jaunt calls at cities that don't feature on the band's upcoming UK and Ireland tour in November. Read more >>

The xx's Jamie Smith is set to release his debut solo single. The track, entitled 'Far Nearer', will be released on Numbers Records in the coming weeks. Read more >>

Kanye West and Pharrell Williams both make cameo appearances in the video for Duck Sauce's new single 'Barbara Streisand'. The video, which can be watched below, also includes appearances from Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig, Santigold and Todd Terry. Read more >>

Lady Gaga has extended her Monster Ball tour with dates running up until the end of April 2011. The US singer has added an additional 12 North American shows, starting in Michigan on March 1. Read more >>

Pete Doherty is one of three men to be charged with drug possession following an inquiry into the death of an heiress film-maker at a house in East London. Robin Whitehead, 27, was found dead at a flat in Hackney in January. Read more >>

Bon Jovi and Alice Cooper have been nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Donovan, Neil Diamond and Dr John are among the other first-timers in contention for the prestigious roll of honour. Read more >>

Pet Shop Boys have announced the full tracklisting for their forthcoming greatest hits album. The two-disc collection, entitled 'Ultimate Pet Shop Boys', features 19 tracks in chronological order from 'West End Girls' to 'Love Etc'. Read more >>

Quincy Jones has praised Amy Winehouse's talent, describing it as “from another planet”. The singer has recorded her own version of Lesley Gore's 1963 hit 'It's My Party' for Jones' forthcoming covers album, 'Q: Soul Bossa Nostra'. Read more >>

Kanye West has revealed that his new album will be released on November 22. The LP, which is thought to be entitled 'Dark Twisted Fantasy', is the rapper's fifth studio album. Read more >>

Noisettes have announced details of a one-off Christmas gig in London. The band will play the Electric Ballroom in Camden on December 14. Read more >>

The Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes is hoping to return to the band within six weeks. Singer Tom Burgess said Brookes, who suffered a brain tumour earlier this month, was eager to join the band on their upcoming Australian tour. Read more >>