Morrissey will headline this year’s Hop Farm festival in Kent, it’s been announced. The former Smiths star will play on Saturday of the event, which takes place at the Hop Farm in Paddock Wood from July 1-2. It will be his only festival appearance of 2011. Read more >>

Lily Allen is in talks to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on The X Factor, according to reports. The music mogul is said to be pulling out all the stops to secure the singer’s participation on the upcoming series. Read more >>

Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood has said the band are taking a more relaxed approach to their future. In his first interview since the release of the group’s latest album ‘The King Of Limbs’, Greenwood said they were currently working together, but failed to divulge any further details. Read more >>

Kylie Minogue has hit out at her record label Parlophone following poor sales of her recent singles. In an interview with a Australia’s The Sunday Times, the singer accused the label of being behind the times and said she felt let down. Read more >>

Lady Gaga has performed her new single ‘Born This Way’ on stage with a ten-year-old internet sensation. The singer invited Maria Aragon to join her during a concert in Toronto, Canada after her YouTube cover of the song became a hit online. Read more >>

Beady Eye’s first ever live gig has received a mixed reception from critics. The band, fronted by Liam Gallagher and containing the rest of Oasis minus his brother Noel, played the first of two shows at Glasgow Barrowlands last night (March 3). Read more >>

Lil’ Kim has said her fans have inspired her to highlight the similarities between her and Nicki Minaj. The two rappers have been involved in a growing feud since Minaj released her debut album ‘Pink Friday’ last November. Read more >>