ContactMusic — Kesha is a rebellious metal-loving rock chick The Tik Tok singer - who has previously written tracks for Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus - does not see herself as an average pop star because she loves the rock n roll lifestyle too much... more info

USA Today Music — His new solo album is out Tuesday, and he will soon join Britney Spears' tour. more info

Guardian Music — After Take That split, Gary Barlow retreated to his Cheshire mansion, driven to despair by his failure to write new hits. Now he's back and more popular than ever. He talks to Barbara Ellen about family, feuds and stepping into Simon Cowell's shoesGa... more info

Totally Fuzzy — A little week-end treat, we wouldn't want you to get too bored... until we get back on Monday. Below you'll find the full performances of: Miley Cyrus, Coldplay, Metallica, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Joss Stone, Jamiroquai, Stevie... more info

Guardian Music — The absence of Lady Gaga at this year's Brits accidentally opened the door to Mumford & Sons and an Ed Sheeran-fronted new wave of beige popAll pop scenes have their defining moments. Britpop's was the Blur v Oasis chart battle; with punk it was the ... more info

NME — Sony-owned record label absorb labels of Britney Spears and Kelly Clarkson more info

Perez Hilton — We're not sure why all of these are coming out now, but good lord, we APPROVE! Three more previously unreleased Britney Spears songs have found their way onto the net, and it sounds like a lot of these were the rock-influenced tracks she ultimately d... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — RCA Music Group to close Jive, Arista and J Records labels. Britney Spears, other artists on those labels will shift to RCA Records. more info

USA Today Music — Jive Records, which was once home to supernovas like Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears is no more. more info

411 Mania — And looking great… more info