Guardian Music — Cyndi Lauper doesn't just want to have fun these days: her new album uses the blues to explore our troubled times. She talks to Alfred HicklingThe ukulele is not an instrument you normally associate with the blues; nor is the blues section where you'... more info

The Music Fix — The curious offspring of Little Boots, La Roux and Madonna would look and sound something like the brilliant Van Go Lion... more info

Guardian Music — Academy, ManchesterRobyn Carlsson is one of a rare breed who bridge the divide between pop fluff and cool electro. Her throbbing electronic music nods to mainstream pop and experimental synthesiser bands. At her best, she finds the missing link betwe... more info

Guardian Music — A former assistant to Jean-Michel Basquiat, Stephen Torton was able to capture the New York scene in the 80s. Featuring Madonna, Andy Warhol and Bianca Jagger, here are some of his best shots ... more info

Starpulse — Madonna's publicist has shot down rumors the pop superstar has a new man in her life, dismissing reports she is dating her toyboy choreographer. The Material Girl sparked rumors she had ended her ... more info

The Mirror — Without sounding like an old codger - say, someone of her mother's age - Madonna's 13-year-old offspring Lourdes has a vocabulary entirely alien to me. more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Since splitting from husband Guy Ritchie, Madonna has been seen around the world with a number of much younger men. And her new boy toy is no exception. Meet Brahim Zaibat, Madonna's backup singer/new love interest. Par for the course with Madge, he'... more info

ContactMusic — MADONNA's publicist has shot down rumours the pop superstar has a new man in her life, dismissing reports she is dating her toyboy choreographer.The Material Girl... more info

Starpulse — We spotted Madonna with pigtails as she left Locanda Locatelli restaurant in London yesterday. Do you think a woman in her 50s should be sporting this hairstyle? more info

Metal Injection — Move over Madonna. You're not the only pop diva with a metal cover in your arsenal. Adam Lambert, an American Idol runner up turned pop star of the moment, decided cover his of said guitarist's favorite songs, Enter Sandman by Metallica as ... more info