Guardian Music — At first it seemed like a mere internet prank – now it's in with a real shot. The Facebook campaign to get Rage Against the Machine to Christmas No 1 has been gripping guardian.co.uk/music readers all week. By Wednesday, RATM were ahead by a g... more info

Cheryl Cole has launched an attack on Rage Against The Machine for sabotaging the Christmas Number One race. more info

Guardian Music — Paul McCartney, Cheryl Cole and Simon Cowell get dragged into the most heated race for Christmas No 1 in yearsPaul McCartney has picked sides in the battle between X factor winner Joe McElderry and Rage Against the Machine, calling the latter's battl... more info

Kerrang! — A few weeks ago Rage Against The Machine fan Jon Morter set up a FaceBook group to encourage rock fans to buy the LA political metaller’s 1992 hit, Killing In The Name, as a protest against the perceived monopoly reality TV show the X Factor h... more info

NME — Ex-Beatle backs band despite performing on 'The X Factor' more info

The Daily Mail — The BBC has been accused of allowing its DJs to push the U.S. rock band's song, compromising its strict anti-commercial policies. more info

NME — Kanye to marry, Robbie shuns charity, Louis Walsh in a Santa hat – your music gossip stop more info

NME — Joe McElderry winner gaining on 'Killing In The Name' more info

BBC News - UK — Sir Paul McCartney says Rage Against The Machine beating Joe McElderry to Christmas number one would be "funny". more info

XFM.co.uk — Plus, the legend claims that The Beatles "weren't that good"... more info