Jessie J, Mona and The Naked & Famous have made the longlist for the BBC Sound Of 2011. The 15-strong list, unveiled today (December 6), has been collated from the votes of more than 160 music industry tastemakers. Read more >>

Plan B and Jeff Beck have been added to the line-up for next year’s Isle of Wight festival. The Script, Pixie Lott and James Walsh will also appear on the main stage at the event, which runs from June 10-12, 2011. Read more >>

Katy Perry has announced details of a new UK and Ireland tour in 2011. The singer will return next autumn for the second leg of her California Dreams tour. Read more >>

Morrissey has backed former Smiths bandmate Johnny Marr after the guitarist “forbid” David Cameron from liking the band. In a message posted on fan site True To You, Morrissey said Marr was right to speak out about the prime minister, who has often spoken of his fondness for the group. Read more >>

Beady Eye, the new band of former Oasis star Liam Gallagher, have announced the title and tracklisting for their debut album. ‘Different Gear, Still Speeding’ is released on February 28, 2011 on the band's own record label and includes 13 new songs. Read more >>

The Human League have announced the tracklisting for their new album ‘Credo’. The band’s tenth studio album - and first since 2001’s ‘Secrets’ - has been produced by i-Monster. Read more >>

Erasure have announced details of their first live shows in more than four years. The band will play seven dates next summer as part of the Forest Commission’s Live Music initiative. Read more >>

Sir Paul McCartney has been presented with a Kennedy Center Honor from US president Barack Obama. The former Beatle collected the award at the White House in Washington DC on Sunday (December 5). Read more >>

Blink-182 are in talks to headline next year’s T In The Park festival in Scotland, it has been reported. The band, who will play UK arena shows next summer, are said to be in the “early stages” of discussions with organisers and would be “honoured” to top the bill. Read more >>

Bring Me the Horizon are set to embark on a huge UK tour next year, it’s been announced. The band will play eight dates, starting at Manchester’s Apollo on April 22 and concluding at Brixton Academy in London on April 30. Read more >>

Pete Doherty has launched a new website and blog called the Albion Rooms. The website - albionrooms.com - is still in development, but fans can sign up to hear first when the site goes live. Read more >>

N-Dubz have announced details of their first ever UK arena tour. The trio of Dappy, Fazer and Tulisa will play eleven dates, starting at the Auditorium in Grimsby on April 13. Read more >>

Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil has suggested that the band may record a new album. Thayil said he couldn’t confirm anything but that it was “very likely” the Chris Cornell-fronted grunge group would work on new tracks. Read more >>

The Who have released a new video for their 1967 track, ‘Tattoo’. The video, which is available for streaming below, was created by award-winning director Chris Boyle, who has previously worked with Dizzee Rascal. Read more >>

Wyclef Jean has spoken about his failed presidential bid in Haiti and said welcomed like The Beatles in the country. The rapper, who lived in Haiti until he was nine, attempted to run for president after country suffered a devastating earthquake earlier this year. Read more >>

Gruff Rhys has announced details of a UK tour, which is due to take place in February next year. The Super Furry Animals frontman will play twelve dates, starting in Sheffield on February 14 and concluding at St George’s Hall in Bristol on February 28. Read more >>

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has been convicted of drugs possession in New Zealand. Rudd was arrested in October when police discovered 25 drams of marijuana during a search of his boat at the Tauranga Beach Marina, North Island. Read more >>

A studded stage glove worn by Michael Jackson has been sold for $300,000 at an auction in Beverly Hills, California. The glove was worn by Jackson during his Bad tour in the 1980s and was one of the star lots. Read more >>

Blink-182 have further extended their UK arena tour, which is due to take place next year. The band will now begin the jaunt at the NIA in Birmingham on July 1 and will also play Liverpool’s Echo Arena on July 4. Read more >>

Katy Perry got touched up by barman Moe during a cameo appearance on The Simpsons at the weekend. Moe accidently went down on the singer during a special live-action segment in this year’s Christmas special. Read more >>