Slipknot's drummer Joey Jordison has been hospitalised, forcing the Iowa metal act to cancel their show at the White River Ampitheater in Seattle last night. A brief statement on their website reads: “Tonight's show in Seattle was canceled as Joey Jordison was taken to the hospital for health reasons. Read more >>

Amy Winehouse returned to the UK stage over the weekend, making a surprise appearance with The Specials at the V Festival. Winehouse guested on two Specials songs, singing with Terry Hall on 'You're Wondering Now' then providing backing vocals on 'Ghost Town'. Read more >>

Snow Patrol and Keane both paid tribute to the absent Oasis during their V Festival sets this weekend. Following the Manchester bands withdrawl earlier in the day Snow Patrol stepped up their support slot and closed the festival to rapturous applause. Read more >>

Ozzy Osbourne's and Black Label Society guitarist Zakk Wylde is recovering in hospital following surgery to remove a blood clot. Wylde was taken to hospital on August 19th following a concert in Montana and was due to return to the hospital this weekend. Read more >>

Wolfmother have announced a special London show at The Coronet on October 21st. Following the Australian rockers sold out London show in August at The Lexington Wolfmother are giving fans another chance to see them perform in an intimate venue. Read more >>

Noel Gallagher has admitted that he did not enjoy the first night of V Festival at Weston Park in Staffordshire. Posting on his blog Gallagher said, “Boo! Just come off stage at V in Stafford. And I don't mind admitting that I didn't enjoy it one bit. Dunno know. Couldn't get into it. Very strange.” Read more >>

Slipknot were forced to cancel a second show last night (August 23) due to drummer Joey Jordison's ongoing illness. As previously reported, the sticks-man was hospitalised on Saturday forcing the cancellation of a US tour date in Seattle. Read more >>

Ian Brown has announced a 16 date tour of the UK. Taking to the road in November Brown begins his tour in Leicester before rounding off the tour with a one off show at Manchester's MEN Arena. The tour is to promote Brown's new album 'My Way' due for release on September 28th. Read more >>

An exhibition of Michael Jackson's personal items is to open at London's O2 Arena this Autumn. Following a deal with the Special Administrators of Jackson's estate John McClain and John Branca memorabilia and personal pieces from Jackson's life will form part of a touring display for the world to see. Read more >>

Karen O, lead singer of New York trio Yeah Yeah Yeahs, has announced details of her first solo record and previewed the album with the single 'All Is Love'. The single and album act as the soundtrack to the forthcoming movie Where The Wild Things Are, directed by Karen O's ex boyfriend Spike Jonze. Read more >>

Michael Jackson had lethal levels of the powerful anaesthetic propofol in his body when he died, it’s been reported. The Los Angeles Coroners' findings were revealed in a search warrant affidavit, which was made public today in Houston. Read more >>