Guardian Music — The former X Factor contestant is back following a split with her label. And her new song glides like a glitter-covered featherOf all the X Factor contestants in recent years, Diana Vickers had it particularly tough. Not only was she ousted in the 20... more info

NME - The Daily Download — The Killers - 'The Cowboys’ Christmas Ball' Yeehaw! Tighten your neckerchief and rinse out the family spittoon – it’s all round Brandon’s for a yuletide Wild West barn dance. This is The Killers’ sixth Christmas song in a row, and fair play... more info

Guardian Music — The band will join the likes of Paul McCartney and Oasis as winners of the prestigious Brit awardBlur will receive an Outstanding Contribution to Music award at the 2012 Brit awards.The band, whose debut album Leisure was released over 20 years ago,... more info

Chicago Tribune — Here are the most notable box sets of the season in rock and pop: more info

Guardian Music — The news that Madonna will provide appear at Super Bowl XLVI will (possibly) have you cheering with delight or shaking your head in dismay – as these recent half-time shows proveHere are the best …Prince, Super Bowl XLI, 2007In the (very) small... more info

ContactMusic — Madonna will play the prestigious half-time show at Super Bowl Xlvi on February 5th its finally been confirmed after months of rumors With previous stars including Bruce Springsteen Michael Jackson Diana Ross and U2 among many others its perhaps no s... more info

Guardian Music — NFL and NBC confirm that Madonna will perform at Super Bowl in Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis on February 5Madonna will perform the halftime show at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on February 5, the NFL and NBC have confirmed.The singer's performa... more info

Dlisted — After weeks of rumors, NBC officially announced yesterday that Animal Planet won't be the only ones who will have a pussy spazzing out during their halftime show. Madge will pop her crotch and put censors on labia slip watch during the Super Bo... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Lady GaGa is apparently on the brink of announcing a record-breaking, two-year, 450-date world tour.According to The Sun, the eccentric performer is planning to smash U2's record for the... more info

ContactMusic — Alicia Keys had U2 frontman Bono shaking in his boots when the two superstars met at the premiere of Showtime documentary Keep a Child Alive Also famous for her humanitarian activities Alicia Keys has spoken out about making a huge impact on the live... more info