Addict Music — Lorraine Sands, a Project Manager from Twickenham, received the surprise of her life when the UK pop duo, Pet Shop Boys, turned up on her doorstep. more info

BBC News - UK — The Pet Shop Boys give an intimate performace in a fan's living room to celebrate 30 years of the Brit Awards. more info

Gigwise — As part of the Brit Awards... more info

Pop Bytes — hey hey! is everyone pumped for the grammy awards tonight? mainly i'm excited to see the performances but i'm super bummed the festivities won't be airing live here on the west coast - i know there are internet feeds out there but it's just not the... more info

MTV.com News — Ladies are victorious in dance and country categories announced before the ceremony.By Eric Ditzian Lady Gaga Photo: Michael Buckner/ Getty Images With so many categories in so many genres — rock, rap, country, classical and more — and... more info

Guardian Music — Chris Salmon hears the latest in web sounds at the Midem music conferenceNot surprisingly, much of the chatter at this week's Midem music industry conference in Cannes revolved around the future of digital music and how it might make someone other th... more info

Guardian Music — Union Chapel, LondonNear the end of Owen Pallett's set, someone shouted a request for a song from his new album. "I'm going to stick to the hits," Pallett wryly replied. That got a laugh – this Canadian violinist has yet to have a hit, though ... more info

Addict Music — Neil Tennant of '80s electro pioneers Pet Shop Boys made a surprise visit to see Delphic perform live in London last night. more info

Addict Music — Neil Tennant of '80s electro pioneers Pet Shop Boys made a surprise visit to see Delphic perform live in London last night. more info

Guardian Music — Blur fans can bid to have Damon Albarn write, perform and record for them, while a Damien Hirst prototype is also on offerIn pictures: the Oxfam auction for HaitiDozens of items donated by the biggest names in rock and pop are up for auction in a bid... more info