MTV.co.uk News — Damon Albarn’s Gorillaz group played a show in the Syrian capital Damascus last night becoming the first big act to do so. The Blur man was joined by Kano, Bashy, De La Soul, Bobby Womack and... more info

NME — Artists for Festia dos Mundos show announced more info

NME — Damon Albarn's outfit stage one-off show in Syria more info

Guardian Music — He may no longer be writing an opera with Gorillaz, but for his next trick, the magician, psychedelic adventurer and occasional comics creator has a different musical project up his sleeveIt's not exactly on a par with his previous triumphs, but Asto... more info

ContactMusic — GORILLAZ have axed three planned concerts in England and Italy - so they can embark on their first world tour.The cartoon band, fronted by Blur singer Damon Albarn, will... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Gorillaz have announced new shows for their ‘Escape To Plastic Beach Tour’ but also cancelled some UK dates. The group- led by Damon Albarn and artists Jamie Hewlett- will now tour... more info

The Newsroom — Damon Albarn's band Gorillaz kick off their world tour in Lebanon. more info

NME — Plus Damon Albarn's band add an extra date as 'Escape To Plastic Beach' tour moves to November more info

NME — Punk veteran says music is a 'melange of shit' these days more info

Guardian Music — Kitty Empire picks the albums she thinks should make the shortlistHow slowly a year passes. It seems like only, ooh, 12 months ago that rapper Speech Debelle was first spotted on the 2009 Mercury prize shortlist. She went on to clinch the prize last ... more info