Guardian Music — Shepherd's Bush Empire, London; XOYO, LondonLaunching their fourth album, Magic Hour, Scissor Sisters singer Jake Shears is dressed in black and yellow stripes, like a drone bee sprung from borstal, and is working his glutes like a podium dancer who'... more info

Perez Hilton — Lady LOVE!!! The Gossip front woman, Beth Ditto proudly planted some kisses on her girlfriend fiancé Kristen Ogata on the Cannes red carpet. The singer just announced she and her long-time woman plan to tie the knot next year! We couldn't be more ... more info

Guardian Music — From Cannes to Colombia, from Bruce to Beth Ditto, here are some of the musical highlights from the past week more info

Perez Hilton — How peculiar! Musician and renowned musical producer Mark Ronson ceased collaborations with Beth Ditto fronted band Gossip after hearing about Amy Winehouse's death! Ronson was in the studio with Gossip upon hearing the tragic news, working on the ju... more info

Gigwise — Duo want to get back into pop production more info

Gigwise — Duo outline hopes for pop projects with Beth Ditto and Santigold more info

Guardian Music — XOYO, LondonBeth Ditto has always radiated star quality but her band have not shone so brightly. They appeared poised for world domination when they emerged in 2006 with disco-punk indie anthem Standing in the Way of Control, but the attitude-laden U... more info

Gigwise — Gossip introduce 'A Joyful Noise' at London gig more info

Gigwise — Gossip singer performs Whitney hits at last night's album launch gig more info

ContactMusic — Mark Ronson walked away from studio sessions with Gossip after the death of his close friend Amy Winehouse last year 11 The producer was working with Beth Ditto and her band on their latest album A Joyful Noise when he learned his Back To Black colla... more info