Starpulse — The 9th Annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball was held in New York City on Tuesday night, and several celebrities put on their best gowns and tuxedos to attend the black tie gala. more info

ContactMusic — Katy Perry and John Mayer are planning to move in together.The 'Firework' singer and the renowned womaniser - who have been dating for four months -... more info

Guardian Music — Brixton Academy, LondonBeneath a backdrop image of a Yemeni woman in a burqa nursing her pepper-sprayed son at a protest, Alice Glass stops walking on the mosh pit and snarls at us to be a bit more tame, or else the show might end. To help calm the c... more info

411 Mania — Three classic shots of Katy Perry and her fabulous rack and booty... more info

Guardian Music — The past year saw pop sensation Rita Ora storm the charts, an acclaimed return for Bat for Lashes, Jake Bugg's meteoric rise and the triumphant rebirth of Kevin Rowland's Dexys. They reflect on 12 crazy months in this week's Observer. But what were t... more info

Guardian Music — Breakthrough of the year: after providing vocals for UK producer SBTRKT in 2011, Ware's first solo gig was in January this year. Three hit singles and a debut album later, she was nominated for the Mercury music prizeWhat were you hoping for from 201... more info

Guardian Music — The sisters brave rain, tiredness and a day's fasting on a visit to London, before a night partying with Florence and Mumford & SonsIf 2012 has provided one bankable trend in music, it's that consensus is over. A band that seemingly no one liked won ... more info

411 Mania — Are you ready for more Katy? more info

Guardian Music — The dread cloud of 'zany' hangs over La Shark. But get past that and you'll find an agreeably off-kilter clatter, reminiscent of Talking Heads and the Ze labelReading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: London.The lineup: Samuel Geronimo Deschamps (vocal... more info

ContactMusic — Russell Brand is enjoying another new romance.The British comedian - who split from pop singer Katy Perry last December after just 14 months of... more info