Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax are set to headline next year’s Sonisphere festival. The bands - dubbed the Big Four - will top the bill on the opening day of the event, which runs from July 8-10 at Knebworth. Read more >>

Rihanna has extended her UK arena tour next year with an additional date in London, it's been announced. The singer will now perform an extra date at the O2 Arena on October 13, 2011. Read more >>

Suede frontman Brett Anderson has said the band are likely to carry on performing following their recent reunion. The group, who split in 2003, have a played a series of one-off shows this year, but until now have remained tight lipped over whether they will continue. Read more >>

Plan B has said he would like to forge an acting career like Daniel Day-Lewis. The rapper-turned-singer, who starred in Harry Brown, said the My Left Foot star was “the greatest actor alive right now” and a huge inspiration. Read more >>

X Factor winner Matt Cardle has welcomed a Facebook campaign aiming to make Biffy Clyro's 'Many Of Horror' the Christmas number one. Cardle's cover of the track, re-titled 'When We Collide', is favourite to take the top spot this weekend. Read more >>

Gorillaz have denied reports that member Paul Simonon has suffered a stroke. On Monday (December 13), Sydney's Time Out magazine claimed the former Clash star was in hospital after suffering a stroke. Read more >>

Eminem is set to revive his acting career in the movie Southpaw, it's been announced. The rapper, who made his screen debut in the self-styled 8 Mile in 2002, will play a boxer whose rising career is dealt a setback due to tragedy. Read more >>

Singer George Clinton has sued Black Eyed Peas for copyright infringement. In a lawsuit filed in a District Court in Los Angeles last week, Clinton claimed a remix of the group's 2003 hit 'Shut Up' had sampled his song '(Not Just) Knee Deep' without permission. Read more >>

Actors Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly have recorded a spoof version of David Bowie and Bing Crosby's festive hit, 'Little Drummer Boy'. The pair have also released a video for the song. Read more >>

Arctic Monkeys are set to headline next year's Oxegen Festival in Ireland, it's been announced. The Sheffield band will join previously announced headliners Foo Fighters at the event, which takes place at Punchestown Racecourse, County Kildare from July 8-10. Read more >>

Basshunter has been charged by Police for allegedly sexually assaulting two females in a Scottish nightclub. The DJ, real name Jonas Erik Altberg, was charged by Police over sexual allegations at Kitty's nightclub in Kirkcaldy early Friday morning. Read more >>

X Factor winner Matt Cardle is on course to score this year's Christmas number one spot with his debut single 'When We Collide'. The track, a cover of Biffy Clyro's 'Many Of Horror', sold 112,000 copies on its opening day. Read more >>

Adele has announced details her full UK tour, set to take place next year. The singer will play a total of six dates throughout the UK starting in Leeds on April 14 and concluding in London on April 21. Read more >>

Rihanna has further extended her UK arena tour, which is due to take place next year. As well as an extra show in London, the singer will now play a second date at Birmingham's LG Arena on October 18. Read more >>

Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am has again criticised the release of a new Michael Jackson album. 'Michael', released this week, features collaborations with Akon and 50 Cent, and was completed after his death last year. Read more >>

Sir Paul McCartney will play the 100 Club in London this Friday (December 17) lunchtime, it's been announced. The former Beatle will perform to just 300 fans at the venue, which is facing closure due to spiralling rent prices. Read more >>