Pop Crunch — On Wednesday, Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox was named the United Nations’ new AIDS Goodwill Ambassador.An outspoken activist against the spread of the deadly disease, Lennox, 55, has vowed to address the “daily brutality faced by millions of wom... more info

Guardian Music — More Kate Bush than Kate Nash, this young female singer writes catchy, commercial songs that never fail to hookHometown: Walthamstow.The lineup: Jess Morgan (vocals, synths, guitar).The background: Let's not sit on the fence today (the splinters are ... more info

Undercover, Australia — Annie Lennox has been recruited by the Scottish Government. more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Lord Noel Gallagher was on reliably mickey-taking form at the Ivors as he had a sly pop at Annie Lennox.Eurythmics legend Annie presented Brit singer Imogen Heap with the International Achievement award.And Annie used her time on the podium to say wh... more info

Gigwise — After she hits out a male-dominated industry... more info

Guardian Music — This nice Jewish girl has landed a £1.25m contract with Universal. Not bad for someone who was discovered while working in a launderetteHometown: London.The lineup: Lucinda Belle (voice, piano, harp) plus assorted musicians.The background: Lucinda B... more info

Undercover, Australia — Annie Lennox went to work at the Oxfam Curiosity Shop in London this week to help raise money for the Oxfam charity. more info

The Independent — Sir Paul McCartney has one, as do Lou Reed, Lionel Bart and Annie Lennox. They hold a prestigious Ivor Novello Award, Britain's tribute to the finest songwriters the world has seen. This week they will be joined by someone whose music has never been ... more info

The Mirror — Singer Annie Lennox has sent a letter to every councillor in Aberdeen urging them to reject controversial plans to redevelop a historic city centre landmark, it has been disclosed. more info

The Mirror — Zoe Ball, Beverley Knight and Annie Lennox have launched a glitzy charity shop crammed with celebrities' cast-offs including Carey Mulligan's Bafta gown. more info