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
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
ContactMusic — Sir Paul Mccartney and Katy Perry have handed over autographed neckties to a celebrity auction marking International Men's Day on Monday... more info
Topix — Bieber's wins included the show's top award, artist of the year. His mom joined him onstage as he collected the trophy, beating out Rihanna, Maroon 5, Katy Perry and Drake. more info
Guardian Music — Singer a double winner, also carrying off the trophy for favourite pop/rock male artistJustin Bieber won the artist of the year award on Sunday – the top prize at the American Music Awards.Bieber, 18, also took home the trophy for favourite pop/roc... more info
Dlisted — Every now and again, ageless flower Jennifer Tilly has to remind everyone that Christina Hendricks isn't the only demure beauty in Hollywood who can suffocate and push up her titty globes so that it looks like she's smuggling Right Said Fre... more info