ContactMusic — Superproducer MARK RONSON is engaged to marry French model JOSEPHINE DE LA BAUME.A representative for Ronson confirms to UsMagazine.com that the DJ is planning a trip down the aisle with the brunette beauty, who he has been dating since March 2009. T... more info

ContactMusic — P. Diddy has been inspired to have another baby by David and Victoria Beckham.The 'Coming Home' rapper - who already has five children, Justin, 17, Christian, 12, Chance, four, and four-year-old twins D'Lila Star and Jessie James, by three different ... more info

ContactMusic — Moviemaker ANTOINE FUQUA is on the hunt for talented unknowns to portray JADA PINKETT and QUINCY JONES' daughter KIDADA as he attempts to put slain rapper TUPAC SHAKUR's life on the big screen.Insiders close to the top secret production claim the two... more info

Guardian Music — Two new programmes claim to document the creative process. But can the pressures of reality TV really help songwriting?I'm a big fan of BBC4's Classic Album series. It's fascinating to see what went into making some of the greatest LPs of all time, e... more info

Guardian Music — Fans of Will Oldham and Bill Callahan will find much to admire in the work of MC Taylor, a revivalist who also lectures in folkloreHometown: San Francisco.The lineup: MC Taylor (vocals, instruments), plus band.The background: Because country and soul... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The peerless producer has a new book and album, but he's in a looking-back mood too.It had been a long night — a concert, a reunion with an old friend, a midnight meal — but as the clock ticked past 2 a.m. Quincy Jones sat in a rare state of sile... more info

Mjsbigblog — The last little piece is finally in place. American Idol lost it’s bandleader, Rickey Minor when he left the show to head the Tonight Show band shortly after Jay Leno returned to late night. According to The Hollywood Reporter: C... more info

ContactMusic — LIONEL RICHIE's "dream" came true when he played host at his daughter NICOLE's wedding to JOEL MADDEN earlier this month (Dec10) - because he always wanted his children to marry at his home.Richie wed the Good Charlotte rocker at her father Lionel's ... more info

ContactMusic — Quincy Jones once gave Amy Winehouse a rat recipe.The legendary producer - who has worked with some of the world's biggest stars - urged the 'Rehab' singer to cook... more info

Mercury News, California — Quincy Jones starts musical 'youngbloods' off with classics more info