Guardian Music — Empire of the Sun's Nick Littlemore wins the award for Biggest Cop-Out Ever with his explanation for 'disappearing'. But what other lame reasons have pop stars given for failing to deliver?We've all told a few white lies to get us out of a "situation... more info

Perez Hilton — The Fresh Prince is getting back to his musical roots! Scientologists Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are set to co-host the Nobel Peace Prize concert this year. On the announcement of their new gig, the Smith's said: "The opportunity to recognize ... more info

Guardian Music — Tired of being pestered by Stone Roses/Smiths reunion rumours, the pair are to form a Mancunian soundtrack supergroup insteadIan Brown and Johnny Marr are to team up, recording music for three television dramas. The former Stone Roses frontman and th... more info

Guardian Music — If the Radiohead frontman wants to recreate his Eraser album live, then the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist is the man to help him – despite being famous for wearing a sock over his penisWe seem to be entering an era of peculiar collaborations. ... more info

Former Stone Roses singer Ian Brown is planning to team up with The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr to make an album, Brown reveals. more info

BBC News - UK — Former Stone Roses singer Ian Brown is planning to team up with The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr to make an album, Brown reveals. more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — The chances are that if you like Morning Benders you won't be in a huge rush to mention their name to your friends, particularly in noisy or public places. Ignoring the social faux-pas minefield that is their name however The Morning Benders are one ... more info

The Vinyl Villain — When he played his live gig at Glasgow earlier this year, Morrissey expressed surprise that his latest single from Years of Refusal had been such a monumental flop.Peaking at #46, this is the lowest chart placing for any of the 37 solo singles other ... more info

My Old Kentucky — In case you haven't been paying attention, The Smith Westerns have been quite the darlings of the internet lately. Strong reviews and "RISING" status have been given by P4K. Aquarium Drunkard and Gorilla Vs. Bear are big fans as well."Ramshackle ga... more info

NME — Cribs guitarist says he's in contact with singer again more info