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

MTV.co.uk News — Leona Lewis and Plan B are amongst the first names confirmed to perform at BBC Radio One's Hackney Weekend next year, to celebrate the Olympic Games coming to London. The free concert is being held... more info

NME — Huge outdoor event confirmed to celebrate next summer's Olympics more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's biggest festivalsBestivalWhen: 8-11 SeptemberWhere: Robin Hill country park, Downend, Isle of WightWhat: The definitive closer of the festival season, with a "rock stars and divas" fancy dress theme this year. Ec... 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

ContactMusic — Plan B is angry that American radio DJs aren't playing his music. The singer-and-rapper's tracks haven't received much airplay in the US, but he insists he isn't desperate for Stateside success because he is doing so well in his native UK.... more info

The Telegraph — Ivor-Novello winner Plan B has hit out at the American music industry saying he wasn't prepared to 'suck-up' in order to break the states more info

NME — Singer also says he’s 'too white for the black radio stations and too black for white radio stations' more info

Gigwise — He talks about stateside hopes... 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