Interpol's Paul Banks is set to release a solo album this summer under the moniker of Julian Plenti. The record, entitled 'Skyscraper', will be released on August 4 via Matador. Read more >>

Rihanna has cancelled her proposed comeback concert in the United Arab Emirates according to organisers. As previously reported, the singer was due to play the huge show in the desert at the end of this month, her first since the alleged assault by Chris Brown. Read more >>

Nine Inch Nails lynchpin Trent Reznor has heaped worthy praise on The Horrors, hailing their new album 'Primary Colours' as the “greatest thing” he has heard in a “long time”. Read more >>

Eminem has admitted that at the height of his drug addiction he almost overdosed on synthetic opioid Methedone. The rapper, whose new album 'Relapse' is released on May 18, says he mistakenly took the drug after been given some pills by a friend. Read more >>

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart have announced details of a UK tour. The much-lauded New York outfit will play a string of dates throughout this month and next, starting at The Great Escape on May 14 and winding up at the Isle of Wight Festival exactly a month later. Read more >>

N-Dubz singer Tulisa Constostavlos has been cleared of any swine flu risk after undergoing tests in Greece. The singer was rushed to hospital last week in Athens after becoming ill on a flight to the country. Read more >>

Lady Gaga has revealed that the inspiration behind many of her songs was The Beatles, and even compared the Jonas Brothers to the Fab Four. Read more >>

Crystal Stilts have confirmed a spate of UK shows for later this month. As well as their previously confirmed Dot to Dot Festival slots, the Brooklyn Four-piece will bracket these shows with two dates in London. Read more >>

Michael Jackson's smash hit Thriller is coming back to haunt him - his video girlfriend is suing the King of Pop over unpaid royalties. Actress Ola Ray, a former Playboy Playmate, has filed suit against Jackson and his production company alleging breach of contract. Read more >>

Fever Ray, mъm and The Juan Maclean are amongst the handful of fresh acts confirmed for Loop Festival. Also joining the event are Telepathe, Zomby, The Qemists and Riton. Read more >>

Kate Nash has revealed that she is about to begin work on her second album, the follow up to 2007's 'Made Of Bricks'. Nash has been on the road consistently since her first albums' release, promoting the album around the world. Read more >>

Lady Gaga is set to appear at this year's Glastonbury festival ahead of her scheduled dates in support of Take That. The singer will also play a series of solo shows including a headlining slot at London's Brixton Academy. Read more >>

A Katie Melua concert in Los Angeles was halted on Monday night when two elderly women began to fight in the audience. The singer was launching her new album, 'Pictures', at the the Montage Hotel when the two grannies started going at each other in order to get the best view. Read more >>

James Mercer has revealed the reasons between the departure of Jesse Sandoval and Marty Crandall from The Shins for the band's new album. Fans were surprised to see that the pair were not present when the band took to the stage for the first date of their spring US tour in Washington on Saturday night (May 2). Read more >>

Deftones member Chi Cheng is out of his coma and making the first steps towards recovery. The bassist has been in a coma since a car crash in Santa Clara, California last November. Read more >>

Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy is baffled by former band mate Jay Bennett's unpaid royalties lawsuit against the group - insisting he owes nothing to his one-time pal. Read more >>