Guardian Music — The band will join the likes of Paul McCartney and Oasis as winners of the prestigious Brit awardBlur will receive an Outstanding Contribution to Music award at the 2012 Brit awards.The band, whose debut album Leisure was released over 20 years ago,... more info

Popdose — The Beatles are kind of always in the not-distant background, as they are the goddamn Beatles. But every five years or so, there’s a major resurgence in Beatles interest, popularity, and nostalgia. It generally revolves around a new reissue (the 1 ... more info

Guardian Music — Once Jay-Z like to handle wads of euros. But now top US acts find Europe increasingly uncoolTo truly understand the gravity of the eurozone crisis, you need to look not just at oscillating stock markets and national credit ratings, but at decisions b... more info

Time — Famous musicians rarely offer to cook me food, much less serenade me while it’s being served (what’s the hold-up, Paul McCartney?). But Questlove, the significantly Afro-ed drummer for The Roots (real name Amir Thompson), wasn’t just taking pit... more info

Guardian Music — London Arena"I've got a lot of family here tonight, and when I say that, I don't just mean kids, I mean grandkids!" says Paul McCartney, perennially trim and dapper at 69. He scratches his suspiciously dark hair in mock-wonderment. "What must they be... more info

ContactMusic — Sir Paul McCartney was joined on stage by Ronnie Wood at his concert at The 02 in London last night 05 12 11 The Beatles legend told fans he had a surprise for them before introducing The Rolling Stones guitarist who performed Get Back with him... more info

411 Mania — Wood was a special surprise during McCartney's concert... more info

Starpulse — Crippling stage fright almost prompted Paul McCartney to quit the Beatles. The "All You Need Is Love" hitmaker had played the wrong guitar chords during one of the band's first-ever gigs and McCar... more info

Guardian Music — The news that Madonna will provide appear at Super Bowl XLVI will (possibly) have you cheering with delight or shaking your head in dismay – as these recent half-time shows proveHere are the best …Prince, Super Bowl XLI, 2007In the (very) small... more info

411 Mania — He felt sick... more info