Guardian Music — It's the sad fates of famous addicts, rather than any 'war on drugs', that has put young people off using illicit substancesGovernment figures published this week have revealed that illicit drug use among the young is at its lowest level since 1996.... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicThis week's most popular stories1. Laura Jane Grace: 'So I'm a transsexual and this is what's happening'The lead singer of Against Me! talks frankly about her gender dysphoria, and what it was li... more info

Topix — The Olympic Games' opening ceremony Friday night in London promises a homegrown soundtrack. more info

Guardian Music — History suggests London 2012's opening ceremony can't be any worse musically than previous efforts. Let's hope it's a lot betterIt was with some disappointment that I discovered the 1999 track Iranian Female Olympic Table Tennis Team Theme was not, a... more info

ContactMusic — Sir Paul Mccartney has written to the Indian government urging officials to step in and save an elephant who is held in chains at a temple The Beatles legend was horrified when he heard the plight of Sunder who has suffered numerous cuts and injuries... more info

ContactMusic — Sir Paul McCartney is excited about seeing Usain Bolt at the Olympics The Beatles legend is a huge fan of athletics and is hoping to see the Jamaican runner - the fastest man on earth - run in the mens 100 meters sprint final at London 2012 H... more info

ContactMusic — Rock legend Sir Paul Mccartney returned to his native Liverpool England on Wednesday 25Jul12 to lead a graduation ceremony at a performing arts school he co-founded The Beatles icon opened the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts Lipa in 1996 to..... more info

ContactMusic — The Beatles are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their first hit and boy are they not bothered if anyone knows about it To mark the occasion of the groups first UK Top 40 singles hit Love Me DoP S I Love You - in at number 17 back in 1962 - the su... more info

ContactMusic — Dave Grohl has branded The Beatles the most important rock band of all time and credits the Fab Four with inspiring his music career The Foo Fighters star has written an open letter praising the band to coincide with the release of a new compilation ... more info

Guardian Music — Kicking off a new series, Rob Fitzpatrick delves into the darkest corners of Spotify to bring you this cocktail lounge number, with added tiger growlsReading on mobile? Listen hereAutumn 1966, and the Supremes and the Beatles are battling it out at t... more info