Guardian Music — Genre made a healthy comeback last year due to strong chart performances from Lady Gaga, Cheryl Cole and Lily AllenAfter years of rock domination at the top of the charts, pop music made a healthy comeback last year, thanks to strong sales from Lady ... more info

Guardian Music — Sales of pop singles have overtaken those in the rock genre, according to the Official Charts Company, despite those who insist on buying Kings of Leon recordsIt seems the reign of the rock band is officially over. While critics have noted the declin... more info

Time Out, London — Harlem's foxy hip hop chanteuse Kelis returns, no doubt playing songs from her upcoming (fifth) album 'Flesh Tone' more info

MTV.co.uk News — Lil Jon has been away for a while and he’s only come back onto the music scene a few months ago with tracks alongside Tinchy Stryder and Jay Sean. More recently he has teamed up with... more info

Guardian Music — Not all politicians are tough on grime, tough on the causes of grime. In fact, some of them are making hopeless attempts to be down with the kidsIt's normal for politicians to try and gain some cred by talking about music (who can forget Gordon Brown... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Tinchy Stryder has stated that he plans to cut back on the amount of festivals he is playing at this summer so he can focus on his music.The Number 1 rapper, who will be playing the Underage... more info

The Mirror — Tinchy Stryder has revealed he is cutting back on his festival appearances this summer, so that he can focus on his music. more info

MTV.co.uk News — Acapella hit-maker Kelis is set to headline a show in London this Friday (May 7) at The Coronet in Elephant and Castle. She will also be joined by UK grime MC Tinchy Stryder, along with hip-hop... more info

Guardian Music — I: Am, ManchesterNew night I:Am sets out its stall tonight at Sound Control, one of several exciting venues currently revitalising Manchester's clubbing scene. Each month the night intends to offer just one DJ playing the full six-hour duration, circ... more info

The Mirror — Capital FM's Summertime Ball tickets are this week's Mirror Tickets Top sellers, after going on sale just over a week ago. Capital FM’s Summertime Ball is set to take place at Wembley Stadium on June 6th, and so far JLS, Cheryl Cole, Usher, Rihanna... more info