BBC News - UK — Martha Wainwright and Cyndi Lauper have lent vocals to the upcoming album by former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and Fatboy Slim more info

Guardian Music — The Cribs guitarist lists the songs that link his old band with his new one. It's a mixtape. Or a Marrxtape, if you will ...A lot of friendships are formed on the music you like. Before we even had the idea of me playing with the Cribs, we'd kick aro... more info

MTV.com News — Jennifer Hudson, Leona Lewis and Jordin Sparks also brought down the house during the first 'Divas' event in four years.By Eric Ditzian Miley Cyrus Photo: Christopher Polk/ Getty Images Four years after the TV special last aired, "VH1 Diva... more info

VH1 Blog — Exciting new details have emerged about VH1 Divas, which airs this Thursday at 9/8c. Joining the already star-studded lineup are two musical legends:  Stevie Wonder and Cyndi Lauper. Stevie and Cyndi, along with Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge and ... more info

Live Daily — Jennifer Hudson [ tickets ] has joined the list of women scheduled to perform at the upcoming "VH1 Divas" concert, which will air live Sept. 17 on the music network, according to a press release. The Grammy Award-winning singer will share the spot... more info

411 Mania — Sheryl Crow, Jennifer Hudson, Cyndi Lauper coming to the special... more info

MTV.com News — 'American Idol' finalist joins Cyndi Lauper, Sheryl Crow and a slew of other A-listers for September 17 show.By Jocelyn Vena Jennifer Hudson Photo: Harrison Funk/ WireImage The VH1 Divas lineup is getting more divalicious with every new ar... more info

Guardian Music — From La Roux's orange barnet to Karen O's ripped tights, the influence of the Girls Just Want to Have Fun singer still echoes down the yearsWe all know New York is going off at the moment, and one manifestation of the city's new-found confidence seem... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Flanigan/FilmMagic (Crow), Funk/Getty(Hudson), Venema/WireImage(Lauper) VH1 Divas added a Dreamgirl and a trio of rockers to their lineup today as the network announced that Jennifer Hudson, Sheryl Crow, Cyndi Lauper and Melissa Etheridge wil... more info

Guardian Music — Madonna's daughter Lourdes's appearance in her new video isn't the first time family members have gatecrashed a pop promoWhen it comes to pop video fame, there are two clear routes to take. You can break into the music industry, sign to a decent labe... more info