Guardian Music — Singer and songwriter whose creativity and influence outgrew the New York punk sceneWilly DeVille resembled no other rock musician of his era. DeVille, who has died of pancreatic cancer aged 58, achieved prominence as a contemporary of the Ramones, P... more info

Totally Fuzzy — PARIS — US singer songwriter Willy DeVille, who headed the 1970s New York punk group Mink DeVille before going solo and taking new directions, has died at the age of 55*, his French tour organiser said Friday."Willy DeVille this night joined E... more info

Guardian Music — Joy to the world! His Bobness is recording an album of traditional Christmas carols and original festive compositionsBob Dylan is recording his first ever Christmas album, according to reports.Forty-four years after he went electric, folk's elder sta... more info

Starpulse — The bizarre afro hairstyle Phil Spector sported for his earliest murder trial dates was a tribute to the record mogul's favorite sports star, according to his wife Rachelle.[...] Read more! more info

411 Mania — A response to angry Smashing Pumpkins fans, new music from Warren G, Simian Mobile Disco, Jay Reatard, Willie Nelson, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah and the Pope, Bob Dylan the painter, Beck keeps updating his website, Charles Manson and Phil Spector make... more info

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Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: Phil Spector, Madonna, Tupac • AC/DC Blast Off Black Ice Tour • Tedder Reacts to Clarkson/Beyoncé Dust-Up • Guitar Hero 5: Complete Track List Revealed • Investigators Seek Jackson Alias Records • Grab a Piece of Pearl Jam... more info

Rolling Stone — Two months into his 19-year sentence for the murder of Lana Clarkson, Phil Spector is “not doing great” in prison, his publicist tells the BBC, adding the producer was “very, very alarmed and scared at the notion of Charles Manson contacting hi... more info

PopSugar UK — Sharon Osbourne and Richard Madeley have quit Strictly Come Dancing over pay disputes - Telegraph Rachelle LeFevre is "stunned" after she was replaced for the third Twilight movie by Bryce Dallas Howard - People Russell Crowe made a £1000 donati... more info

NME — Mass murderer wanted to hook up with convicted producer more info