Guardian Music — Run by mavericks with little or no business sense, independent record labels turned the music industry on its head in the 80s. And their sound and aesthetic remains a huge influence to this dayWhen Johnny Marr and Morrissey met for the second time in... more info

ContactMusic — Comedienne Rosie ODonnell is bouncing back following the cancellation of her U S chat show - shes in talks to head to Broadway for Will Smiths upcoming revival of Annie The Rosie Show was recently axed by bosses at Oprah Winfreys Own network after ju... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — 'They're great musicians with great songs', says Gallagher.Noel Gallagher has said The Stone Roses' Heaton Park reunion gigs are "going to be mega".The former Oasis man has said he is looking forward to the historic gigs, which are due to take place ... more info

ContactMusic — A British soap star has been chosen to step into the coveted role of Doctor Whos assistant in the next series of the hit sci-fi TV show Actress Jenna-Louise Coleman will replace Karen Gillan who has played Time Lord Matt Smiths onscreen companion sin... more info

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Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Reading/Leeds organiser Melvin Benn has said he wants Oasis to reunite at some point in the future, but hopes the decision isn’t made too soon.“Hopefully there will come a day when Oasis do reunite but I hope it doesn’t come too soon,” Benn t... more info

Guardian Music — With the Olympics and Euro 2012 approaching, let us know the perfect anthems for our 'big society' timesEarlier this month, Israeli supreme court justice Salim Joubran declined to sing the Israeli national anthem at the installation of the court's ne... more info

Guardian Music — Drummer from The Smiths among DJs at Bop Local events for music lovers too old for city clubsFor people of a certain age, the prospect of a heaving nightclub, overpriced drinks and a long bus ride home fills them with horror. But they still want to t... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Uk blues guitar virtuoso Matt Schofield will be on tour in Europe and the USA, with his trusty cohorts Jonny Henderson (Hammond B3, bass keys, Wurlitzer) and Kevin Hayes (drums/percussion). European tour (first leg): 03/28 Roth, Germany @ Roth... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The Telegraph profiles author Nadine Gordimer. BBC News reports of a gallery exhibition in Manchester that pays tribute to the 30th anniversary fo the formation of the Smiths. What's the most appropriate way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the..... more info