Guardian Music — But just how welcome are the singer's interventions on behalf of his fellow performers?This year, rumour holds, will bring us a shiny new studio album from Elton John. But as we wait, let us gladden ourselves with an update on Sir Elton's work as a c... more info

Dlisted — Michael Cera, who normally looks like a middle-aged lesbian high school English teacher with the third largest stamp collection in Northampton, MA, got a Guido makeover courtesy of Jersey Shore's Pauly D! Unfortunately, Michael doesn't look... more info

Guardian Music — Hip-hop star says singer and celebrity counsellor 'understands the pressure'Sir Elton John's growing status as a down-to-earth counsellor to celebrities was reinforced this weekend when the veteran singer and songwriter spoke for the first time about... more info

The Daily Mail — Unlike George Michael, who attacked Elton when he offered help, the U.S. rapper has accepted Elton's assistance with his well-publicised drug problem. more info

Scotsman.com — HE left Edinburgh for London believing the streets were paved with gold records – and according to HMV he could be correct. more info

CNN Showbiz — Veteran sports anchor George Michael died early Thursday after a two-year battle with cancer, according to his former TV station. more info

AngryApe — He gets embarassed at his former band's image more info

NME — Courtney Love, George Michael, Prince Harry also given short odds more info

Guardian Music — Christmas music engenders festive feelings and raises hackles in equal measure. But what about some live harp as you shop? Audio: Instore music: 'It's very calming and soothing'The sound of Noddy Holder belting out the opening bars of Slade's Merry X... more info

AngryApe — He wants the X Factor pair to join him for dinner more info