Guardian Music — Injured U2 singer's withdrawal from 40th anniversary event sparks speculation about who will take over headline spotSpeculation over who will headline the Friday night slot of the Glastonbury festival is feverish, after U2 were forced to pull out of ... more info

MTV.com News — Two versions of cover art for rapper's new album show a more reticent Eminem.By Kyle Anderson Eminem's Recovery Photo: Interscope On his recent chart-topping single "Not Afraid," Eminem includes one of the more shocking confessions of his c... more info

MTV.co.uk News — M.I.A. has shared her thoughts on the difference between Jay-Z and Nas in a recent interview. The rapper/singer explained that both of the rap stars took different routes to success. She told... more info

MTV.com News — Its sun-drenched beat and ode to Daisy Dukes make it a perfect summertime smash.By James Montgomery Katy Perry Photo: Capitol Records Few songs are as specific in their intent as Katy Perry's "California Gurls," a precision-guided smart bom... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Kathryn Yu LCD Soundsystem just wrapped up a triumphant four-night stand at Manhattan's Terminal 5 to officially kick off what is rumored to be their last tour ever. I went to a couple of the shows and they were totally epic and worth it and... more info

Pitchfork — This year's Bonnaroo is only a few weeks away-- June 10-13 in Manchester, Tennessee, to be exact. Like usual, there are many bands playing but only so much time to see them: Jay-Z, LCD Soundsystem, Phoenix, the xx, the National, the Flaming Lips (doi... more info

Pitchfork — Drake's forthcoming Thank Me Later-- out June 15-- is the most anticipated major hip-hop bow in many moons. MTV reports that the former actor managed to get a lot of famous people to sing and/or rap on it: Jay-Z, T.I., Young Jeezy, would-be wifey Nic... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper YOUNG CHRIS has dismissed allegations his former label boss JAY-Z stole his style - insisting all the artists at Roc-A-Fella records "worked off each... more info

MTV.com News — Thank Me Later track also includes an Aaliyah sample.By Jayson Rodriguez Drake Photo: Cash Money Records Drake has always had love for Aaliyah. Over the weekend, another song from the Toronto MC's forthcoming debut, Thank Me Later, leake... more info

Guardian Music — Stevie Wonder hits the UK, Toy Story goes 3D, and it's the last ever Big Brother – our critics pick the unmissable events of the seasonPopStevie WonderAnyone who can't face braving Glastonbury to see the Motown legend's Sunday-night set can head to... more info