Gigwise — Rapper to play four huge dates... more info

ContactMusic — Hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg is giving one lucky fan the opportunity to watch him at work in the studio as part of a charity auction. The Drop It Like It's Hot hitmaker has agreed to allow the winning bidder to join him as he works on new material fo... more info

Guardian Music — Congotronics Vs Rockers, LondonThe sounds made by Congolese group Konono No 1 far outstrip their homemade origins, taking in systemic repetitions and harmonic complexities. At this event, however, we can see how musicians from the rock world have tak... more info

People.com — The bride beamed in a custom Galliano creation - and later changed into three different Stella McCartney looks more info

ContactMusic — Snoop Dogg wants to spend his 40th birthday with his grandma. The 'Science' rapper - who reaches the milestone age on October 20 - does not want to throw a big party and will likely just spend it with close loved ones including wife Shante Taylor bec... more info

Gigwise — He has low key plans... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper Snoop Dogg isn't planning a big bash for his 40th birthday later this year (11), because he is more interested in spending quality time with his grandmother. The hip-hop star will reach the landmark age in October (11), but instead of plotting... more info

Gigwise — Says 'I'm more about giving'... more info

E! Online — This baby-faced rapper now has a baby of his own. Bow Wow, who shot  to fame at age 12 when he was discovered by Snoop Dogg, is now a 24-year-old man with a child of his own, whose... more info

Guardian Music — The Manchester International Festival has attracted Victoria Wood, Snoop Dogg and Damon Albarn – and deterred localsManchester's biennial international festival, now in its third run, was launched last Thursday. In the weekend's blissful sunshine, ... more info