Guardian Music — Untrue article claiming singer drunkenly proposed to boyfriend should be 'seen in context of claimant being a star'An article in the People newspaper claiming Charlotte Church had drunkenly proposed to her boyfriend at a pub karaoke night could be se... more info

Guardian Music — The music producer's conviction for the murder of Lana Clarkson in 2003 will not be overturned after court refuses to hear appealPhil Spector's fight to clear his name has ended. The US supreme court yesterday declined to hear an appeal against the l... more info

Stereogum — For the social price of a “Like” on Facebook, the Drums‘ cover of the Ronettes’ “Do I Love You” is yours. Deadbeat Valentines, hop to it! more info

Guardian Music — Donna Clarkson, mother of Lana who was shot by music producer in 2003, says she is 'relieved' legal action is overThe mother of the actress murdered by Phil Spector has settled her wrongful death case against the legendary music producer, her lawyer ... more info

Altsounds — Covered in Dust, the debut LP from Louisiana's *Kindest Lines*, was recently released on Wierd Records (June 15th). It opens suitably with a beat that sounds a lot like an industrial rendition of *The Ronettes' "Be My Baby." **Brian Wilson* cited tha... more info

Popdose — In which our own Ken Shane and Jim Fusilli of the Wall Street Journal debate the merits of Phil Spector's work in light of his murder conviction. more info

Guardian Music — NYC rattle and strum meets LA summer sun in this Vaccines-Drums-Strokes hybrid set to make a sizeable splashHometown: Minneapolis.The lineup: Jordan Gatesmith (vocals, guitar), Max Petrek (keyboards), Brent Mayes (drums), Ian Nygaard (guitar).The bac... more info

Guardian Music — Former Oasis guitarist ties the knot with partner Sara MacDonald while estranged brother tours the States with Beady EyeNoel Gallagher got married this weekend, and let's put it this way: Oasis didn't play the wedding party. The band's former lead gu... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — A few years back, giving Russell Brand access to bridesmaids, a free bar and a microphone would almost certainly have ended in tears. His stand-up comedy talents and track record for controversy make him both the perfect and worst candidate to be a b... more info

Guardian Music — High heels, whips, even a chocolate Jesus. You got down and dirty with kinky songsSome of your suggestions were brilliantly clever and witty: Duke Ellington's Rubber Bottom; Olivia Newton John's Hopelessly Devoted to You; the Ronettes' I Saw Mommy Ki... more info