ContactMusic — Johnny Depp is writing music with Steven Tyler. The 'Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides' actor - who has previously played guitar on tracks by Oasis and Shane McGowan - has struck up a friendship with the Aerosmith rocker and says... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — The story of Creation really is one of the greatest ever told - Creation Records that is. Maverick boss Alan McGee, who signed Oasis and Primal Scream, started the label with a £1,000 loan in 1983 and sold it to Sony for £30million in 1999. The sel... more info

ContactMusic — Shane MacGowan is unexpectedly in line for a Classic BRIT award. The Pogues frontman, famed for his gravelly voice, is nominated by association, as he contributed vocals to 'Peace on Earth/Little Drummer' on 'Noel', a Christmas album by The... more info

Guardian Music — Singer nominated for Classic Brit honour after recording track on hit album by The PriestsFormer Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan is in the running to land a Classic Brit award.The singer features on a hit album by The Priests, performing a version of ... more info

Guardian Music — Placido Domingo Gala | Christy Moore Live | True Blood | Comic Relief 2011 | Planning Outlaws | African RailwayPlacido Domingo Gala7.30pm, BBC4The great Spanish tenor turned 70 in January, and his home town of Madrid decided that a cake wouldn't be s... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — We all know he was sick to the back teeth of his big brother Noel.But what we didn’t know was Liam Gallagher’s back teeth have been pretty sick of Liam as well.And his front ones weren’t too keen on him either.The 38-year-old snaggletoothed Man... more info

Altsounds — Salvo - Union Square Music's collector's label - is proud to present the first ever collection to examine the genius of Shane MacGowan, covering his career to date. Rakes, Rats, Pricks & Kicks - An Anthology includes all of his most celebrated songs... more info

Popdose — Shane MacGowan's teeth show up this week on Bottom Feeders and surprisingly they don't scare off Chrissie Hynde, Johnny Rotten or Iggy Pop. more info

Guardian Music — From Elvis to Shakey, from Cliff Richard to Mark E Smith, every pop star worth their salt has sung a song of Santa at some point. But there is an art to the festive dittyWriting a Christmas song feels to me like having the opportunity to write a Bon... more info

The Telegraph — In the unlikeliest combination of the year veteran lush Shane MacGowan teams up with the clean cut Priests. more info