Michael Jackson's dependence on drugs became so prominent at one point in the 1990s he often became a “living corpse”, a nurse has said. Kathryn Buschelle, the long-term partner of one of the singer's surgeons, said Jackson was a persistent user of the sedative Dirpivan. Read more >>

Jarvis Cocker's favourite band Little Man Tate have decided to call it a day after four years together. To say farewell, the four-piece have announced a final show at The Octagon in their native Sheffield on October 3. Tickets cost £15 and are available right now. Read more >>

The Cribs have announced details of four UK shows this December. The Jarman brothers and Johnny Marr's brief stint on the road follows the release of their album 'Ignore The Ignorant' on September 7. Read more >>

Randy Philips, who was responsible for booking Michael Jackson's ill-fated This Is it concerts, has outlined plans to hold a memorial concert on the singer's birthday. Philips told BBC 6 Music he was “confident” plans could be finalised this week in order for the event to take place in London on August 29. Read more >>

The Reverend himself Jon McClure believes that David Beckham had the power to stop the Iraq War. The singer, famous for spouting his views, says he's frustrated that celebrities don't use their status to do things more meaningful. Read more >>