ContactMusic — An artist who designed the iconic cover for Sir Elton John's album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road has asked the star to return the original picture. Ian Beck was paid $688 (430) for his artwork which was used on the sleeve of the classic 1973 record... more info

ContactMusic — British rapper Plan B was reluctant to release a charity single with Sir Elton John because he feared a "cheesy" record would put his reputation on the line. The star - real name Ben Ballance-Drew - has teamed up with the music legend to record a.... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best day festivalsThe Big MixWhen: 18 JuneWhere: Shoreditch, LondonWhat: Formerly known as The Brick Lane Takeover. Music, comedy, fashion, art and cabaret in various venues around east London in aid of Macmil... more info

Guardian Music — There's a reason why speeches at the Ivor Novellos – such as Plan B's ode to his 'alcoholic grandfather' – are so touching. It's because artists respect a ceremony that rewards songwritingAt the Ivor Novello awards yesterday, Plan B thanked his "... more info

Gigwise — He arrives in style in Cannes... more info

ContactMusic — British hip-hop star Plan B is celebrating his Ivor Novello Awards success by releasing a reworked version of his hit Hard Times, featuring Elton John. The London-born star, real name Ben Drew, took home three top honours, including Songwriter of.... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Seasons Of My Soul is the debut album by British singer, Rumer. Available in the US from September 2011, but you don't have to wait that long, you can already stream it in full, and enjoy it below, after you clicked Read More... thanks to the good f... more info

Guardian Music — Wins Songwriter of the Year prize and awards for Defamation of Strickland Banks and most performed work She SaidHis alter-ego Strickland Banks may have found himself incarcerated for a crime he did not commit, but the career path of his creator Ben D... more info

NME — Singer re-records 'Hard Times' for a good cause more info

Guardian Music — Suits of Beatles and Jaggers feature in exhibition on tailor who spliced bespoke outfitting with Swinging LondonMick and Bianca chose to wear his designs on their wedding day; he was on Elton John's speed-dial, and was the go-to man for women who wan... more info