Guardian Music — The Killers got facial hair to connote lofty ambition, while Chris Martin grew something as amorphous on his chin as Coldplay's music. So who's next to ditch the razor?Blame it on the Maharishi. In August 1967 the Beatles, fried by pop, fame and LSD,... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — There could be an awkward moment next Tuesday night when the winner of the best Brits Album Of 30 Years is announced.Acts including Coldplay, Dire Straits and Travis are nominated - but organisers are having a nightmare persuading any of them to turn... more info

MTV.com News — Katy Perry, Flo Rida also make strong showings on list.By MTV News staff Lady Gaga in her video for "Poker Face" Photo: Universal The Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga are the two big leaders of the iTunes all-time most-downloaded songs list,... more info

COLDPLAY star Chris Martin looks like Igor from classic comic film Young Frankenstein more info

Guardian Music — At least half a dozen have been killed after renditions of the 1967 song, forcing bars to take it off their song listsOver the past decade, the Philippines has been stung by a series of killings all reportedly provoked by karaoke versions of Frank Si... more info

The Mirror — A sale of music goodies donated by the likes of Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys raised a final total of more than £120,000 to help rebuild Haiti, organisers said. more info

Addict Music — Music memorabilia donated by top music stars, including Coldplay, Editors and La Roux, has raised tens of thousands for Haitian earthquake victims. more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Bookies have stopped taking bets on who'll take the Brit for Best Album Of 30 Years after a run of big money on Oasis.They look dead certs to win it for (What's The Story) Morning Glory? - their second album released in 1995. The band, who split last... more info

The Daily Mail — No one told her it would be like this: villa in LA, outselling Coldplay... and set upon in a London bookshop. With a security man suitably close by, Leona Lewis tells Live whether it's all been worth the bother. more info

Guardian Music — How amazing would it have been if Radiohead, Dizzee and Elbow had contributed to Everybody Hurts? Sadly, they are too cool to return Simon Cowell's phonecallsThere's nothing like a charity single for making musicians pull together – as long as... more info