Guardian Music — The UK set makers who built the pirate town for the Caribbean hits have now got designs on the Yorkshire town's main swimming pool. Guest blogger Lewis K Cooper reportsCaptain Jack Sparrow might be more at home on a tropical Caribbean island but he's... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Blur star Alex James has hinted that the Brit-Pop band could reunite for a string of live shows next year.Following the announcement that the Parklife group are to receive the Outstanding... more info

Gigwise — Band will play at the ceremony... more info

ContactMusic — Alex James has further hinted Blur will play shows in 2012 The Song 2 group are to receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music prize at next years BRIT Awards in February and bassist Alex said being honoured with the prize has made them all mi... more info

Gigwise — After BRIT awards... more info

Guardian Music — Highlights from the last seven days in the world of musicNewsBlur to receive outstanding contribution prize at the 2012 Brit awardsGuns N' Roses and Red Hot Chili Peppers for Rock and Roll Hall of FameAfghan Whigs reunite for All Tomorrow's PartiesAn... more info

Perez Hilton — SeXXXy alt-rockers Blur will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music award at the 2012 Brit Awards!!! If you're a fan, you know all about their music. If you're unsure, you've probably heard them without realizing it. Take Coffee & TV for exa... more info

411 Mania — They have won the "Outstanding Contribution to Music" award... more info

ContactMusic — Blur are set to be awarded with the Outstanding Contribution to Music award at next years BriTs ceremony reports the Bbc The group hit their commercial peak in the mid 90s the now infamous chart battle with Oasis for their respective singles Country ... more info

411 Mania — Previous winners include The Who and Queen... more info