Guardian Music — In the first of a seven-part series about the history of modern music, Guardian and Observer writers have picked out what they think are the 50 key moments in the story of pop. But we want to hear from you about who and what else we might have chosen... more info

Guardian Music — July 2009: Number 50 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of pop musicMost musicians see the pop world stretching out before them and they consider it as a long line with art at one end and cash at the other. They set a limit on how far ... more info

Topix — When Michael McDonald plays the Ridgefield Playhouse on June 22 , there should be some youthful faces in the crowd, sprinkled among the elder McDonald fans. more info

Big Apple Music Scene — The controversy currently surrounding Tracy Morgan sounds like a 30 Rock plot line from Hell: while onstage performing stand-up in Nashville, Tracy unleashed a torrent of material condemning homosexuality. According to audience member reports, Tracy ... more info

Pop Crunch — Thanks to the wonders of YouTube, you don’t have to live in Europe to catch Lady Gaga’s performance of “The Edge of Glory” on Thursday’s edition of Germany’s Next Top [...] more info

MTV.co.uk News — Lady GaGa has donned another revealing outfit, this time walking the catwalk in a see-through white gown on Germany's Next Top Model.The eccentric popstar, who earlier this week flashed her boobs... more info

ContactMusic — Alice Cooper has called for modern rock acts to toughen up, insisting pop stars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry's wild antics are more "fun" to watch than current guitar bands. The School's Out legend is famed for his wild on-stage persona, performing execu... more info

ContactMusic — Lady Gaga is putting her signed grand piano under the hammer to raise money for young musicians. The Poker Face hitmaker is a trained pianist and uses the instrument in many of her shows, and she's offering one lucky bidder the chance to own her pers... more info

NME — Singer also talks up German house music and Whitney Houston as influences for her new LP more info

Gigwise — Singer plays medley of hits... more info