411 Mania — Rock the cradle of love, baby... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Billy Idol is working on a new project with his musician son Willem Wolfe Broad Father and son began working on new tracks while Idol was recently left housebound following surgery on his foot - and now the collaboration is beginning to take s... more info

411 Mania — Along with a new original song... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Highlights of the Bridge School Benefit Concerts will be released on October 24th on Reprise celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the event that was founded by Neil Young. Most of the tracks are previously unreleased. The Brian Wilson led all-star r... more info

411 Mania — From Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal," Metallica's "One" and Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell" to A-Ha's "Take On Me," Madonna's "Like a Prayer," The Cure's "Lovesong" and more, the 411 staff ranks their top 5 songs from the 1980s! Check out the full art... more info

Guardian Music — This week's news in the artsIf you want to generate suspense, the relentless pressure of a heatwave – and its promise of a cathartic thunderstorm – always make a splendid frame for any story. Yet somehow the idea has been reused classily enough t... more info

Guardian Music — In the conformist age of Simon Cowell and the overhyped indie band, is there still room for the maverick in music? Dave Simpson tracks down pop's most eccentric acts and eventsThe artistLewis Floyd Henry, electric one-man bandIt's early evening in Br... more info

Nialler9 — Super Mom is a free download mixtape from The Very Best that coincided with Mother’s Day in the U.S. Apart from the title though, that’s where the tie-in ends as these 12 tracks are just fun Esau Mwamwaya-led African slanted versions of tracks fr... more info

ContactMusic — Late comedian SAM KINISON fathered a lovechild, according to DNA tests obtained by a friend who has been paying child support for the girl for years.The funnyman, who was joined by rockers including Steven Tyler and Billy Idol in his 1988 novelty cov... more info

ContactMusic — Willow Smith cites Billy Idol as her fashion icon. The 'Whip My Hair' hitmaker has developed a keen interest in fashion despite being only 10 years old and admitted the 1980s 'White Wedding' singer's look is the one she loves to imitate. When asked w... more info