Guardian Music — Somerset House, London; Shepherd's Bush Empire, LondonHow apt that London's heatwave should break and that the sky should turn a glowering bruise-blue in time for the xx's valedictory open-air set at Somerset House. Every summer, this former Inland R... more info

Guardian Music — Ahead of PiL's UK tour, frontman John Lydon scratches his nuts and surveys the pop-cultural landscape – Lady Gaga, Vampire Weekend, Jay-Z and allIt's 2pm in Los Angeles and John Lydon is slumped on his sofa, drinking beer and watching World Cup foo... more info

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MTV.com News — MTV got a special view of the artist's dangerous stunts before she performed at the 2009 VMAs.By Eric Ditzian Pink performs at the 2009 VMAs Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Anyone who has seen one of Pink's acrobatic stage shows — in which s... more info

Guardian Music — California's mighty indie record store Amoeba has a rapidly evolving website, writes Chris SalmonFor the last 20 years, music-loving Brits returning from California have sung the praises of Amoeba Music, the self-proclaimed largest independent record... more info

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Topix — Alicia Keys, Jay-Z and Sade Adu will join musical forces later this year for charity. more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Rapper Jay-Z will headline Alicia Keys’ annual Black Ball charity event this September at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York.  Jay-Z will be joined by Alicia Keys and Sade during the event, which will raise funds for Keys’ cha... more info

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ContactMusic — Pregnant ALICIA KEYS, JAY-Z and SADE are to team up to perform at an upcoming kids charity gala.The superstar trio will take the stage for the seventh annual Keep A... more info