Kanye West has revealed that his new short film Runaway was inspired by Michael Jackson and Prince. The rapper introduced the 35-minute long movie, which was filmed in Prague, at a private premiere in London last night (October 6). Read more >>

Weezer have responded to a petition calling for them to split up. The campaign, organised by Seattle resident James Burns, is offering $10million for the band to call it a day. Read more >>

Kings Of Leon and Kid Rock will perform live at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), it's been announced. Kei$ha will also appear alongside previously announced performers Katy Perry and Linkin Park in Madrid next month. Read more >>

Lady Gaga has been named among the top-10 most powerful women in the world. The singer was placed number seven by Forbes magazine, who described her as the “new queen of pop”. Read more >>

Villagers have announced details of a one-off gig in London next April. The band, fronted by Conor J. O'Brien, will play Shepherds Bush Empire on April 7. Read more >>

Lil Wayne has told his fans to stop sending him letters in prison because he hasn't got time to respond. The rapper is currently serving a one-year jail term in New York for gun possession. Read more >>

The xx have criticised the the Conservative Party after they used on of the band's songs at their party conference. In a statement, the Mercury Prize-winning band's record label said they had not granted permission for the Tories to use their music. Read more >>

Lily Allen has accepted damages over allegations that she made a number of offensive comments about other celebrities. An article in French football magazine So Foot in May 2009 included comments about David and Victoria Beckham and Ashley and Cheryl Cole. Read more >>

Robbie Williams covered Take That's 'Shine' during a special appearance on BBC Radio 1 today (October 7). The singer, who recently rejoined the group, was accompanied on the show by band mate Gary Barlow. Read more >>

Dido is being sued by an astronaut who claims she used an image from his 1984 space flight on her most recent album without permission. The image, which appears on the cover of the singer's 2008 album 'Safe Trip Home', shows former NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless free flying. Read more >>

The Human League have announced details of their first new studio album in nine years. The record, entitled 'Credo', will be released in conjunction with Wall Of Sound. Read more >>

U2 frontman Bono and his wife Ali Hewson have designed an African inspired clothing line. Edun, which has been formed in association with Louis Vuitton, features clothes created using the country's natural materials. Read more >>

Kanye West has revealed that his new album 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' will feature a star-studded line-up of guests. The rapper told reporters at the launch of his new film Runaway in London that Jay-Z, La Roux and M.I.A were all set to appear. Read more >>

Carl Barat has received fatherhood advice from Libertines bandmate John Hassall. The singer, who is expecting his first child with girlfriend Edie in December, said the bassist first promised to offer him tips when the band reunited earlier this year. Read more >>