ContactMusic — NBC's publicity department on Thursday continued to act as if the network's late-night programming mess never existed. In its weekly blurb giving its perspective of the... more info

Guardian Music — Our music team pick the songs or albums, old or new, they just can't turn offPat Metheny Orchestrion The guitar star brings this solo project to London next month, and it's an intriguing mix of technical-geekery (solo guitar, plus a whole road-band ... more info

Guardian Music — Blur fans can bid to have Damon Albarn write, perform and record for them, while a Damien Hirst prototype is also on offerIn pictures: the Oxfam auction for HaitiDozens of items donated by the biggest names in rock and pop are up for auction in a bid... more info

Pop Justice — Eyes down, look in: » The Haiti charity single has reduced Cheryl Cole to tears. (Metro) http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/810578-cheryl-coles-tears-over-haiti-song » Robbie Williams' next single 'Morning Sun' is the slightly odd choice of official ... more info

ContactMusic — Massive Attack are pleased to have worked with Damon Albarn. The 'Teardrop' hitmakers, who collaborated with the Blur front-man on their upcoming album... more info

AngryApe — He criticises the singer for her TV commercial more info

Guardian Music — No cameras, no covers, no Bono. It's not surprising that the Oxford rock boffins' charity concert raised so much for HaitiRadiohead raised more than £350,000 for Haiti relief on Sunday, playing a benefit concert in Los Angeles. The one-off gig, wh... more info

BBC News - UK — Blur's manager warns pop and rock stars to think carefully before appearing in TV adverts for big brands. more info

Gigwise — He speaks at MIDEM music conference... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — The shortlists for the Shockwaves NME Awards 2010 have been announced tonight (January 25).Oasis and co are in the running for the following awards.Best British Band (sponsored by Shockwaves)Arctic MonkeysBiffy ClyroKasabianMuseOasisBest Video (spons... more info