Guardian Music — She's worked with some of the world's best-known producers, is hotly tipped to be next year's big thing… and she's still only 22. Record company hype – or the real deal?'I know these cups look dirty," says Ellie Goulding, ... more info

Perez Hilton — Will they do it? Patrick Duffy, Larry Hagman and Linda Gray have all been approached to reprise their roles on the remake of Dallas that is set to air on TNT, but there is no word yet on whether they will accept. The story line hasn't been discussed ... more info

Poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy has written a Christmas poem, commissioned by the Radio Times for its festive edition. more info

BBC News - UK — Poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy has written a Christmas poem, commissioned by the Radio Times for its festive edition. more info

The Daily Mail — The Irishman's Boyzone band mates Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch looked solemn and did not stop to speak to waiting press. more info

Guardian Music — Founder of Cardiff Singer of the WorldJ Mervyn Williams, who has died aged 74, was head of music and arts at BBC Cymru Wales when he conceived Cardiff Singer of the World, the competition which in 1983 launched the career of Karita Mattila and, later... more info

Musicaddictz - Addicted To Music — Well, our wonderful ATM is on holiday, so I'm gonna take over till she's back. To be honest, I have so many tests at the end of the year, also I'm not really healthy at the moment, so I'm not as fast as she is. Anyway, hope u guys will encourage me!!... more info

Guardian Music — This south London singer's perky pop-soul tunes suggest that she may be an Amy, Adele or Duffy for 2010, but not without strong competitionHometown: Norbury, London.The lineup: Rox (vocals).The background: We keep thinking we've heard all the major f... more info

The Daily Mail — Thirty years ago, celebrity photographer Brian Duffy put a match to his collection of negatives, almost destroying them all - just because his office boy had complained the loo was out of paper. more info

Guardian Music — Coco Sumner is the offspring of Sting and Trudie Styler, but let's not hold that against her. After all, her reggae-tinged pop has won her a six-album deal with Island RecordsHometown: London.The lineup: Coco (vocals, guitar), Luca C (guitar, synth),... more info