Guardian Music — All you need to know about the 30th Brit awardsAge: 33.Appearance: A middle-aged music industry CEO in a union flag minidress.It's back? And bigger than ever. Tomorrow's awards at Earl's Court Arena will be celebrating 30 years of the Brits.I thoug... more info

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

Guardian Music — Meet the rock managers who've spotted an opening for them to bring expertise and experience – as well as funds – into the art worldMusic and the visual arts have had a loose relationship for decades. From the 60s onward, bands like the ... more info

Time Out, London — With the likes of Robbie Williams booked to perform and Lady Gaga and Jay-Z expecting to pick up awards, this 30th anniversary beanfeast should be a corker more info

MTV.co.uk News — The Simon Cowell organised Helping Haiti track is certain to hit the number one spot this Sunday. The cover of R.E.M’s Everybody Hurts features Robbie Williams, Susan Boyle, Leona Lewis,... more info

The Mirror — Russell Brand's joke about the parlous state of Amy Winehouse's liver was today ranked the greatest on-stage quip at the Brit Awards. Brand, who hosted the show in 2007, topped a poll for networking site MySpace Music, ahead of Robbie Williams challe... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Russell Brand's gag about the state of Amy Winehouse's liver has been ranked the greatest on-stage quip at the Brit Awards.Russell, who hosted the show in 2007, famously joked about the boozy singer: "Amy Winehouse - her surname's beginning to sound ... more info

The Red Radio — Sometimes folks take music way too seriously. There are times we just need something ridiculous, obnoxious and loud. Currently guilty pleasures play out like this: 1) Bush, Testosterone - Listen 2) Gravy Train!!!!, Hella Nervous - Listen 3) Robbie Wi... more info

The Mirror — There will be an interesting meeting of minds backstage at this year's Brits as Shirley Bassey and Courtney Love have signed up to present awards. Not two women we had down as mates but, over a glass of champers, anything can happen. Andy Serkis and ... more info

Mjsbigblog — The music video for Simon Cowell’s Haiti charity single, “Everybody Hurts” has been released. The single features: Mariah Carey, Leona Lewis, Jon Bon Jovi, Robbie Williams, Alexandra Burke, Miley Cyrus, Susan Boyle, Mika, Rod Stewart and more.... more info