Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) British/French synth-pop duo La Roux [ tickets ] has extended their summer headlining dip into North American markets, including a few extra Lilith Fair appearances in July. more info

NME — Kylie's hot-pants, Alicia keys hooks up with Kasabian, Matt Lucas parties with Kelis – your music gossip stop more info

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Guardian Music — Genre made a healthy comeback last year due to strong chart performances from Lady Gaga, Cheryl Cole and Lily AllenAfter years of rock domination at the top of the charts, pop music made a healthy comeback last year, thanks to strong sales from Lady ... more info

Guardian Music — Sales of pop singles have overtaken those in the rock genre, according to the Official Charts Company, despite those who insist on buying Kings of Leon recordsIt seems the reign of the rock band is officially over. While critics have noted the declin... more info

BBC News - UK — Lady GaGa, Cheryl Cole and La Roux help pop overtake rock as the best-selling music genre, according to the BPI. more info

Scotsman.com — LADY Gaga, Cheryl Cole and La Roux have helped pop single sales unseat rock as the UK's most popular music genre. more info

The Mirror — Lady Gaga, Cheryl Cole and La Roux have helped pop single sales enjoy a massive popularity "swing" - unseating rock as the most popular music genre. more info

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Guardian Music — Academy, ManchesterThe NME's Radar tour of hotly tipped bands has previously brought us La Roux, the Cribs and Marina and the Diamonds, as well as a long list of best forgotten names. Will any of this year's crop become the next big thing?With the be... more info