Guardian Music — This week's news in the artsIf you want to generate suspense, the relentless pressure of a heatwave – and its promise of a cathartic thunderstorm – always make a splendid frame for any story. Yet somehow the idea has been reused classily enough t... more info

Guardian Music — In the conformist age of Simon Cowell and the overhyped indie band, is there still room for the maverick in music? Dave Simpson tracks down pop's most eccentric acts and eventsThe artistLewis Floyd Henry, electric one-man bandIt's early evening in Br... more info

Nialler9 — Super Mom is a free download mixtape from The Very Best that coincided with Mother’s Day in the U.S. Apart from the title though, that’s where the tie-in ends as these 12 tracks are just fun Esau Mwamwaya-led African slanted versions of tracks fr... more info

ContactMusic — Late comedian SAM KINISON fathered a lovechild, according to DNA tests obtained by a friend who has been paying child support for the girl for years.The funnyman, who was joined by rockers including Steven Tyler and Billy Idol in his 1988 novelty cov... more info

ContactMusic — Willow Smith cites Billy Idol as her fashion icon. The 'Whip My Hair' hitmaker has developed a keen interest in fashion despite being only 10 years old and admitted the 1980s 'White Wedding' singer's look is the one she loves to imitate. When asked w... more info

Dlisted — Stacey Q (52) Chanel Iman (21) Kaley Cuoco (25) Omahyra Mota (26) Elisha Cuthbert (28) Clay Aiken (32) Gael Garcia Bernal (32) Mindy McCready (35) Amy Ryan (41) Des'ree (42) Ben Stiller (45) Bo Jackson (48) Cherie Currie (51) Lorraine Kelly (51)... more info

Guardian Music — Paul Morley describes McFly's ascent from guitar-toting teeny-boppers to 'entertainment hosts' for the multimedia generation Time to meet McFly, who, while I wasn't really looking, over six years, since they were all teenagers, have released 16 singl... more info

Guardian Music — Earlier this week, we asked which songs rewind you back to the age of the Sony Walkman. Here are your favourites ...Gitfinger – Level 42's World Machine album: "I wore out both Walkman and cassette in 1986"kyzajai – Beastie Boy's, Pearl Jam – 1... more info

ContactMusic — Willow Smith wants to be like Billy Idol and Lady Gaga. The nine year old daughter of actor and former rapper Will Smith has caused an internet sensation with her... more info

Stereogum — Buffalo Springfield reunited at Young’s annual Bridge School Benefit this weekend. The weekend featured a lot of big names, including Elvis Costello, Elton John, Jackson Brown, Pearl Jam and Billy Idol (along with Grizzly Bear, Modest Mouse, Leon R... more info