Guardian Music — In one incredible year, Susan Boyle has gone from obscurity to global superstardom. But, as her family and friends reveal, it has come at a cost, while serious questions are being asked about the very nature of shows like Britain's Got TalentHas anyb... more info

Guardian Music — Richard Thompson explains his choices as curator of this year's Meltdown festival and reveals the acts he's most looking forward to seeingAN EVENING OF POLITICAL SONGRoyal Festival Hall, 17 June I'm always interested in politics, I'm a bit of an anar... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Fermo said... Mezzoforte - Octopus (1980) Genre: Jazz fusion/funk http://electronicjazzproject.blogspot.com reservatory said... greg copeland - revenge will come - geffen (1982) peter kowald quintet - s/t - 'pmf' (1972) rock-a-mambo - african retro ... more info

The Newsroom — Fashion Team & Vanessa Mannillo recreate Sex & the City 2 fashions on a budget from TJ Maxx and Marshalls. Also, Lisa Bezzina from Dogeared Jewels & Gifts joins Daphne with necklaces inspired by the fab four of Sex and the City 2. more info

People.com — Before heading to the movies this weekend, mix up a tasty drink and feel like one of the fab four more info

All About Jazz — The collection of up-tempo pop songs apparently were recorded before he was sentenced to 19 years to life for murdering struggling actress Lana Clarkson. Music producer Phil Spector was legendary for his work with Tina Turner, the Ronettes and the... more info

Idolator — Did You Hear? :: Alicia Keys is not only engaged to rapper boyfriend Swizz Beatz, she’s pregnant with her first child! Congrats to the totally talented and too cool couple. [People] :: Speaking of the Jo Bros, they were inspired by The Beatles for ... more info

Guardian Music — Montreal collective reveal more details about forthcoming LP, The Suburbs. But will it be a double album?Arcade Fire have announced more details of their third album, The Suburbs. With the title track already available as a limited-edition 12in singl... more info

The Telegraph — Two musicians are in the process of recreating the entire back catalogue of The Beatles on the ukulele. more info

MTV.com News — Rolling Stones, Black Keys make strong debuts on next week's top 200.By Gil Kaufman Photo: Columbia Records You'd think that the fourth "Glee" album within seven months would burn out the audience for Fox's runaway high school musical show. ... more info