Gigwise — At the 02 Arena... more info

The Mirror — JUST as the police – in my eyes – are starting to look younger, so the Brits keeps on coming quicker. And with plans for next year’s Brit Awards under way, Take That and Plan B are the first acts announced for the O2 Arena bash. I’m told: “... more info

The Mirror — REHEARSALS for the Royal Variety Performance were thrown into disarray when Take That’s 100 jockstrapped dancers stripped in the middle of the audience, ready for their (un)dressed run-through. more info

Guardian Music — It sounds like a band, but it's Max McElligott, who plays piano and guitar and writes songs and sings themWho are they?They are a he. Max McElligott plays piano and guitar and writes songs and sings them. But you could be forgiven for assuming it's a... more info

Guardian Music — Last surviving major music chain reports £40m loss as supermarkets, online retailers and downloads hit profitsThe future of the high street's last major music and movies chain was thrown into doubt today after the owner of HMV reported heavy losses ... more info

Gigwise — Band to play four additional dates... more info

Guardian Music — Mocking a song by looking at its lyrics without the music is like judging a painting on a section you've cut outIn a piece published on this website last Friday, Johnny Sharp diagnosed a phenomenon he calls DAMPE, or, the "Deep and Meaningless Pop Ep... more info

Gigwise — With bodypaint... more info

ContactMusic — TAKE THAT star MARK OWEN is selling his marital home after admitting cheating on his wife earlier this year (10), according to a U.K. report.The singer stunned fans in... more info

Gigwise — On the album chart... more info