Guardian Music — We kick off this week's Sleeve Notes with the Brits (what else?), where we saw Lily Allen mumble an acceptance speech that made no sense, Jay-Z thank Britain and the Spice Girls for best international male, and Lady Gaga defying gravity with her late... more info

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BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — The US rapper reveals what he has in store on his summer tour. more info

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Guardian Music — The former Spice Girl seemed more concerned with her own contribution to music history than any of the Brits hopefulsOnly briefly, and very gingerly, to the Brits – an event that certainly sorted out the stars from the . . . well, from the Bri... more info

Guardian Music — • Tory leader reaches out to voters with interviews with GMTV, Woman's Hour and men's magazine• Says he may consider all-women shortlists again before the electionDavid Cameron launched a concerted attempt to engage directly with voters t... more info

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Guardian Music — It was hard to know who the show was aimed at - the hordes at Earls Court or the TV audience at homeHow long will it be before there's a band or an album called Audio Has Been Muted, or AHBM, as they will be known to fans by the time they win the Bri... more info

The Mirror — Lily Allen must have been drinking to forget. As the bubbly flowed and we congratulated her on her award, she ranted at us: "Whatever, I'm not a pop star any more, so don't treat me like one. I am a shop owner." more info

The Mirror — Lily Allen must have been drinking to forget. more info