George Michael has denied reports that he has received “special treatment” during his time in prison. The 47-year-old singer, who is still behind bars, said he feel compelled to respond to the “rubbish” reports for his family and fans. Read more >>

Lady Gaga joined Yoko Ono onstage at a tribute gig to Beatles star John Lennon in Los Angeles on Saturday (October 2). The singer was one of a host of special guests who performed alongside the We Are Plastic Ono Band. Read more >>

Tom Jones has revealed that he was approached about playing James Bond. The 70-year-old star said his name was mentioned for the role but it was decided that he was too well known as a singer. Read more >>

Cee Lo Green has said he felt honoured that 50 Cent recorded a tribute of his recent single, ‘F*ck You’. The rapper released his own version just days after Green’s original lyric-only video was released in August. Read more >>

The guitar riff from Muse’s ‘Plug In Baby’ has been named the best guitar riff of the 21st century. The track, released in 2001, was one of two Muse songs included in top-10 of the poll by Total Guitar magazine. Read more >>

The Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes has thanked fans for their support after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. In a message on the band’s official website, he said he would “never” be able to repay people’s gratitude. Read more >>

Roger Waters has reacted angrily to an allegation that the stage show for his The Wall tour contains anti-Semitic imagery. Last week, the Anti-Defamation League slammed the former Pink Floyd star for showing Stars of David and dollar signs falling like bombs from aeroplanes during the song ‘Goodbye Blue Sky’. Read more >>

Radiohead drummer Phil Selway has compared the band’s relationships with each other to brothers. Selway, who is currently promoting a solo album, said all five members enjoyed a “strong bond”. Read more >>

Elbow have revealed that their new album will feature a guest appearance from an esteemed English actor. Singer Guy Garvey outlined details of the collaboration in an interview with XFM, but refused to reveal the person’s identity. Read more >>

Kanye West has thanked his fans for “believing in me again”. The rapper praised his supporters after they reacted positively to his new single ‘Runaway’. Read more >>

Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler has said he hopes Eminem wasn’t upset when the band replaced him at number one on the US album chart earlier this year. The Montreal-based group scored their first US chart-topper with ‘The Suburbs’ after initially being behind Eminem’s ‘Recovery’ in sales. Read more >>

Rihanna has confirmed that she has recorded a song with Drake for her new album. The singer, who previously dated the rapper, said the pair were also considering shooting a video for the track. Read more >>

Kanye West has revealed that his new album will be released on November 22. The as-yet-untitled effort is the rapper’s fifth album and follow-up to 2008’s ‘808s And Heartbreak’. Read more >>