Guardian Music — Controversial dancehall star becomes the latest in a string of formerly hypermasculine musicians to evolve on gay rightsJamaican reggae star Beenie Man, who achieved international stardom and infamy with songs that have included violently homophobic ... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicDonna SummerDonna Summer dies of cancer aged 63Donna Summer obituaryFive classic Donna Summer songsStars pay tribute to disco diva – video Donna Summer's disco was as radical as punkA classic i... more info

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Guardian Music — Since their debuts, Jay-Z and Nas have traced different trajectories. This vintage track brought their voices together, to glorious effectHip-hop loves a rivalry. True to form, the protracted all-Brooklyn feud between Jay-Z and Nas at the turn of the... more info

ContactMusic — Kim Kardashian allegedly stopped boyfriend Kanye West from enjoying a dinner with music colleague Jay-Z The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is said to have called time on meal out in London recently when she wanted to leave taking the Im So... more info

Guardian Music — Koko, LondonDizzee Rascal bounces on unannounced, spouts spatter rhymes over The Power and dives into the delirious crowd. The hulking Stamina MC adorns Hypercaine with a voice as luxuriant as a Maybach interior. During Skyhiatrist, Rizzle Kicks skan... more info

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411 Mania — News and thoughts on Jay-Z voicing his support of gay marriage, Keane claiming to be an alternative band, a man magnetically attaching an iPod to his body, Demi Lovato's seven-figure X Factor deal, Animal Collective announcing their new album and mor... more info

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