Mjsbigblog — Grammy weekend kicked off in a big way on Thursday night as Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine, Martina McBride and gospel singer Yolanda Adams rehearsed five Aretha Franklin songs for the tribute that wi... more info

Popeater — Filed under: Music News, Interviews, Exclusives Who: Ellie Goulding Video: 'Starry Eyed (Acoustic)' Hails From: Hereford, England For Fans Of: Florence and the Machine, Jessie J Why She's About to Pop: Taking a break from college to focus on... more info

Guardian Music — Chris Salmon enjoys a new site that asks us to tag any part of the world with our musical memory of being thereIn the town of Lesmahagow in Scotland there's a man who loves the music of Curtis Stigers. Indeed, when he first met his partner they lis... more info

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Guardian Music — Academy, ManchesterIt's become a tradition on the annual NME awards tour that anyone arriving shortly after the doors open into a half-empty venue will be rewarded with a glimpse of the next big thing. Following previous incumbents Franz Ferdinand an... more info

Pop Crunch — Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow — who played an alcoholic singer in the musical drama Country Strong and received a standing ovation at last year’s Country Music Awards — will take the stage at this year’s Oscars to perform “Coming Hom... more info

NME — Florence Welch to perform '127 Hours' soundtrack song with A.R. Rahman more info

Perez Hilton — Earlier we reported that Florence + The Machine will be filling in for Dido at this year's Oscar show. Now, we're super happy to let U know that our source says Gwyneth Paltrow will also be performing! She'll be doing the song Coming Home from her la... more info

Guardian Music — Melting Pot, GlasgowThe heady days of Studio 54 are long gone but, short of Bianca Jagger rocking up on a white horse, Melting Pot's cutting-edge playlists echo those of the legendary New York club. With DJs Andrew Pirie and Simon Cordiner at the hel... more info

Perez Hilton — Ahhhhhhhh-mazing! This is shaping up to one fantastic evening! We've just gotten word that due to a prior engagement, Dido will be unable to perform her Oscar nominated song "If I Rise" from 127 Hours at the Academy Awards. So, Florence + the Machine... more info