Linkin Park are set to headline next year’s Download festival in Donington, it’s been announced. The band will join previously announced headliners System Of A Down at the event, which runs from June 10-12, 2011. Read more >>

Biffy Clyro are set to headline next year’s Sonisphere festival in Knebworth, it’s been announced. The band will join previously announced headliners Slipknot at the event, which will take place earlier than normal from July 8-10, 2011. Read more >>

Sir Paul McCartney has announced details of two intimate UK gigs in the week before Christmas. The singer will play London's Hammersmith Apollo on December 18 - a venue he first played with The Beatles in 1964. Read more >>

Rihanna has announced details of a UK arena tour, which is due to take place next year. The singer's six-date Loud tour will begin at London's O2 Arena on October 5 and includes shows in Manchester (October 9) and Glasgow (10). Read more >>

Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am has spoken about his relationship with Cheryl Cole and revealed that he suffers from tinnitus. Tabloid reports have continued to romantically link the rapper and X Factor judge in recent months. Read more >>

Take That have extended their much-anticipated UK stadium tour, which is due to take place next year. The band will now play an additional four shows, including two more gigs at Sunderland's Stadium Of Light on May 27 and 28. Read more >>

Mark Ronson has said he hopes Prince Harry can get him a DJ set at his brother Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding next year. The producer and DJ said he befriended Harry after he attended one of his gigs earlier this year. Read more >>

The Kooks, Suggs of Madness and Orbital have recorded a silent song in an attempt to prevent the X Factor from dominating this year's Christmas chart. The track, a new version of John Cage's '4,33', also features Pendulum, Guillemots frontman Fyfe Dangerfield and Unkle's James Lavelle. Read more >>

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has unveiled the video for his festive single, 'X-M@s'. The video, which is available for streaming below now, depicts Taylor as Father Christmas. Read more >>

Nicole Scherzinger has revealed that she wants to collaborate with Plan B on her forthcoming album. The singer expressed that Plan B, real name Ben Drew, is the only artist that she has any intention of working with on the album. Read more >>

Judas Priest and Dream Theater are set to headline the High Voltage Festival next year, it has been announced. Juads Priest will headline the Saturday night whilet Dream Theater will play the Sunday night of the event, which runs from July 23-24 at Victoria Park, London. Read more >>

The Kooks have revealed they have taken influnence from Beck on forthcoming album. The follow-up to 2008's 'Konk' is set for release next year and is said to showcase a new sound for the band. Read more >>

Will.i.am has revealed that producing U2's new album has been a milestone in his career. The Black Eyed Peas frontman is lined up to produce the band's next album along with Dangermouse. Read more >>

30 Seconds To Mars frontman Jared Leto has again expressed his surprise at people's response to the band's controversial new music video. The video for 'Hurricane', which features female nudity and bondage, debuted last week, but was heavily censored by a host of US TV networks. Read more >>

Kim Kardashian has denied reports she is pregnant with Kanye West's baby. Tabloid reports in the US had claimed the pair were expecting a baby after they were spotted together earlier this year. Read more >>

Gorillaz founders Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett have raised questioned over the group's long-term future. The pair, who are currently on tour, have revealed that Gorillaz maybe over after the tour has finished next month. Read more >>

Judas Priest have announced that their world tour next summer will be their last. The band will play a number of festivals including a headline slot at London's High Voltage on July 23. Read more >>

Damon Albarn is set to take part in the London 2012 Festival ahead of the Olympics. The Blur frontman will work alongside Gorillaz collaborator Jamie Hewlett and theatre director Rufus Norris. Read more >>

Lady Gaga has revealed that she has played a finished version of her new album 'Born This Way' to her record label. The singer made the announcement on Twitter after an unknown billionaire donated $500,000 to a campaign to get her to tweet again. Read more >>

Daft Punk have unveiled the trailer for their new single 'Derezzed' - and you can watch it now below. The video is part of the soundtrack for the 1982 remake 'Tron: Legacy', and sees the pair appear in the computer world alongside Jeff Bridges. Read more >>

Nicki Minaj has described the success of her debut album 'Pink Friday' as a “dream come true”. The rapper's first LP charted at number two on the US Billboard countdown last week - one place behind Kanye West. Read more >>

Beatles fans around the world are preparing to mark the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death. The musician, who would have also turned 70 this year, was shot dead outside his New York home on December 8. Read more >>

Jack Black and Forgetting Sarah Marshall star Jason Segel are set to release their own Christmas single. The pair, who appear in the new 'Gulliver's Travels', have recorded a version of the Bing Crosby and David Bowie classic 'Little Drummer Boy'. Read more >>

Take That fans have spoken out about the band's decision to move their sold-out London show to accommodate a new gig. The band, who announced an extra four dates, have moved their previously-planned July 3 gig at Wembley Stadium to June 30 to allow them to play an extra date on July 4. Read more >>

Snoop Dogg has spoken out about Willie Nelson's recent arrest on charges of drug possession. Nelson was one of three people arrested and was briefly held before being released on a $2,500 bond. Read more >>