Perez Hilton — Someone's put Betty White on the roasting pit! But it's all in good fun! Betty will be the next celeb to be roasted by the Friars Club on May 16th. This is a pretty big deal, since she's joining a club that is VERY Elite! The actress will join Frank ... more info

Guardian Music — The Sunday Telegraph's John Preston has set us a riddle. He tells how a house clearance turned up a box of old photographs in which a Fleet Street showbiz writer, Dick Richards, was pictured with a string of 1950s Hollywood stars.There is Dick discus... more info

ContactMusic — Pianist Mike Melvoin has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 74 The musician who worked with the likes of Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson passed away in Burbank California on Wednesday 22Feb12 Melvoin who is the father of tragic Smash... more info

ContactMusic — Frank Sinatras singer daughter Nancy has undergone surgery to correct her failing eyesight The 71-year-old star has been struggling with her deteriorating vision for years and she decided to go under the knife on Tuesday 07Feb12 to fix the problem on... more info

ContactMusic — Hoboken New Jersey the city that spawned Frank Sinatra but which he himself spurned after achieving success has made it known that it wants nothing to do with New Jerseys current collection of celebrity sensations The city said it will not issue film... more info

Guardian Music — Paul McCartney's new album, Kisses on the Bottom, which you can listen to later today, sees him turning his hand to jazz-age standards. And the result, writes Jamie Cullum, is a triumphThe Beatles always had a soft spot for the era of songwriting tha... more info

Topix — Margaret Thatcher chose Beethoven, Michael Caine picked Frank Sinatra and boxer George Foreman selected The Beatles' "All You Need is Love." They are among almost 3,000 guests who have appeared on the radio program "Desert Island Discs," a British br... more info

Guardian Music — The former Doors guitarist talks about discovering rock'n'roll, blues and jazz and his memories of recording with Jim MorrisonRobby Krieger was 18 years old when he joined the Doors, the seminal psychedelic rock band known for their hard living and w... more info

Guardian Music — Highlights from the last seven days in the world of musicIn the news this week• As he launches his first album in eight years, Leonard Cohen talks about touring, songwriting, and being swept along by his own music. • As tributes go, it's a lastin... more info

Guardian Music — Stuck in Lonesome Town? Stranded on the Lost Highway? You're in good company, as our losers playlist showsMusic seems populated by losers. That's the impression you gave last week, when I asked you to nominate your favourite songs about losers. It se... more info