Eminem and The XX are set to perform at the Brit Awards 2011, it has been reported. The Mercury prize winners will join the rapper at the prestigious award ceremony on February 15, The Sun reports. Read more >>

Mick Karn, the former bassist in Japan, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 52. Karn died on Tuesday (January 4) surrounded by family and friends at his home in London, according to a statement on his website. Read more >>

Duran Duran's John Taylor has paid tribute to Mick Karn, who has died following a battle with cancer. The 52-year-old former Japan bassist passed away in London on Tuesday (January 4) surrounded by family and friends. Read more >>

Michael Jackson's personal physician tried to hide that he had given the singer the anaesthetic propofol shortly before his death, a prosecutor has said. The drug, which is normally used during medical operations, was one of a number of drugs attributed to Jackson's death in June 2009. Read more >>

Soulja Boy has revealed that he is the mastermind behind Willow Smith's 'Whip My Hair'. The rapper has claimed that wrote the lyrics to the 10-year-old's top ten hit. Read more >>

The Strokes have confirmed that their new album will be released in March. The record, which is still untitled, features ten songs and is currently in the mixing stage. Read more >>

Hayley Williams has spoken out about Paramore's future. The singer has insisted that the band are not breaking up despite Josh and Zac Farro's recent departure. Read more >>

Def Leppard have revealed plans to release their first live album, later this year. The band are planning to use the best live footage from their recent world tour to create the album. Read more >>

Lindsay Lohan wants to record a song with La Roux in a bid to revive her music career, according to reports. The Hollywood actress is said to be ready to return to music following recent troubles in her private life. Read more >>

Nas has revealed that he feels a close connection with Michael Jackson. Whilst working on his new album, the rapper has said he will use the late singer as an inspiration. Read more >>

Tinie Tempah and Scouting For Girls could be set to collaborate on a new record, it has been reported. The 'Pass Out' rapper has revealed that he wants to collaborate with the band to continue surprising people with his music. Read more >>

Jessie J has revealed that she wants to get Britney Spears to sing about sex on her new album. The singer, who recently won the Critics' Choice prize at this year's Brit Awards, is working with Britney Spears on her anticipated comeback album. Read more >>

A new version of Diddy Dirty Money's 'Hello Good Morning' featuring Eminem has emerged online. The detroit rapper has added an additional verse to the track, which can be heard below. Read more >>

The Duke Spirit have announced details of a full UK tour, which is set to take place in February. The band will play eight dates in total, kicking off in Guildford on February 2 and concluding in Cardiff on February 15. Read more >>

Liam Gallagher has told Oasis fans to “get over” the possibility of the band reuniting. The singer has gone on to form new band Beady Eye, whose debut album 'Different Gear, Still Speeding' is released next month. Read more >>

The White Stripes are to reissue their 2001 covers of songs by Captain Beefheart as a tribute to the late musician. Captain Beefheart, real name Don Van Vliet, died last month of complications from multiple sclerosis. Read more >>

Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams has rubbished former band mate Josh Farro's claim that the group have been manufactured. Farro made the comment in a wide-ranging attack on the group following he and his brother Zac's departure last month. Read more >>

Cradle of Filth's frontman has been banned from a recent poll for being inappropriate. Danny Filth was removed from the poll to find the most iconic image of Suffolk after deemed inappropriate by organisers. Read more >>

Liam Gallagher has revealed that he may appear on some of Noel's solo tracks. The Beady Eye frontman says that he will end up on his brother's solo efforts as he started recording it whilst he was still in Oasis. Read more >>

Courtney Love has become the first celebrity to be sued for her recent Twitter rants. The Hole singer is being sued by Fashion designer Dawn Simorangkir for posting a number of inappropriate comments over Twitter. Read more >>

Rihanna is on course to end X Factor winner Matt Cardle's reign at the top of the UK singles chart. The singer's Drake-featuring single 'What's My Name' is number one on the midweek chart, according to the Official Charts Company. Read more >>

Foo Fighters are turning to fans to direct their next music video. The band, whose new album is due out in Spring, are looking for fans to come up with ideas for their next video. Read more >>

Radiohead could have be dropped from their record company after poor sales of their debut single 'Creep', a new film reveals. The film, entitled 'Anyone Can Play Guitar', follows Radiohead's early days and the music scene in Oxford, were they formed. Read more >>

Kanye West and Jay-Z's joint album 'Watch The Throne' will be released on March 1, according to reports. Last week, West was filmed at a New Year party claiming that the album would arrive “this week”. Read more >>