Pop Candy — I saw Cyndi Lauper a few weeks ago at the Woodie Awards, and I swear she was the most charming, best-looking woman there. more info

Live Daily — Early next year, Barry Manilow [ tickets ] will transition from his long-running Vegas residency at the Hilton to a fresh reign of intimate club shows at Paris Las Vegas. The legendary performer inked a deal with AEG Live that will have him gracin... more info

Guardian Music — Bombastic American wrestler and actorThe appeal to teenagers of "Captain" Lou Albano, who has died aged 76, was a key factor in the ascent to the mainstream of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in the 1980s. Albano's appearance as Cyndi Lauper's f... more info

NME - The Video Blog — 'I Drove All Night' is a song with an interesting history. Most people think of it as a Roy Orbison song - and it was originally written for him, in 1987. However, it was Cyndi Lauper who first had a hit with it, in 1989. Years later, Celine Dion at... more info

NME - The Daily Download — There's definitely something rumbling in Manchester at the moment. No sooner had I got off the phone with the city's Egyptian Hip Hop, who just sent me their forthcoming double A-side (which is amazing), than these two tracks dropped in the inbox. Lo... more info

VH1 News — "Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester partied with Cyndi Lauper at the mtvU Woodie Awards, airing December 4 at 10 p.m. on MTV, MTV2 and mtvU. "She's damn sexy," the actress said about the '80s icon. more info

MTV.com News — 'She's damn sexy,' 'Gossip Girl' star says of the '80s icon.By James Montgomery Leighton Meester and Cyndi Lauper present the Woodie of the Year Photo: MTV Things were pretty raucous at the 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards, what with the keg stands... more info

MTV.com News — Out editor writes sharp letter to singer's management after being told not to make him seem 'too gay.'By Gil Kaufman Adam Lambert Photo: Kevin Parry/ WireImage With the release of his debut album, For Your Entertainment, slated for next w... more info

The Newsroom — Peter Gabriel, Susan Sarandon and Cyndi Lauper join forces to end violence against women. more info

Take your pick from rock chick Joan Jett, new wave pin-up Debbie Harry or wacky 80s girl Cyndi Lauper, the first two coming with instrument accessories, the latter just coming with a large dress. more info