The Jackson 5's former publicist Arthur Phoenix claims that Michael Jackson is in no fit mental, physical or spiritual state to complete his sprawling 50 date residency at the O2 Arena. Phoenix, who is advisor to Michael's brother Tito, says that fans with tickets to the shows shouldn't get their hopes up about Jackson making it through the shows. Read more >>

Sir Paul McCartney has revealed that he'd love to work with MGMT on “dancey” material. The Beatles legend said he's an admirer of the psychedelic Brooklyn duo and would collaborate with them, but only if they approached him. Read more >>

The Horrors, Loney Dear and Brakes are amongst the fresh batch of acts confirmed for this year's End of the Road Festival. Also newly added are Blitzen Trapper, The Duke & The King, Shearwater, Vetiver and Wye Oak. Read more >>

Patrick Wolf was arrested in San Francisco on Monday night (June 8) after he got into an altercation with a club bouncer. The 25-year-old singer performed a show at Slim's live music club when things seemingly turned ugly. Read more >>

U2's Bono and The Edge have spoken about their involvement in the Broadway adaptation of comic book hero Spider-Man. The two musicians have recorded lyrics and music for the production, which is due to open next February. Read more >>

Lauryn Hill has cancelled her planned European tour because of health reasons, it has emerged. The singer had been due to play a host of dates across the continent, including a performance at the Stockholm Jazz Festival in Sweden. Read more >>

Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose fired and then rehired his manager three times last month, according to reports. The singer is said to have been upset by Irving Azoff's attempts to re-promote the band's 2008 album 'Chinese Democracy', which failed to live up to expectation. Read more >>