Topix — Katy and Nicki will serve as presenters on the telecast, which already boasts performances by Lady Gaga, Rihanna, the Band Perry and Ludacris. more info

Dlisted — Everything Justin Bieber learned about the 1920s he learned from watching a very special 1920s episode of Sesame Street that his mommy Usher showed him in the playroom before a concert, so knowing that I'd say he pretty much nailed the Boardwalk... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Heavy D was laid to rest yesterday. Among those who attended the funeral was Will Smith, Jay-Z and Diddy. President Obama sent a note that was read at the funeral. Other attendees included MC Lyte, Usher, John Legend and Andre Harrell. The videos are... more info

E! Online — With heavy hearts, they mourned the loss of Heavy D. Diddy, Russell Simmons, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith were among the celebrity... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Despite a solo album that went straight to No.1, Noel Gallagher thinks he's now a music business "outsider".While the 44-year-old claims Oasis were at the "centre of the music world" he isn't bothered about his new status and is more interested in ma... more info

Perez Hilton — Rihanna, Usher, and The Band Perry have been added to the performance lineup for the Grammys…. Pregame show. Already packed with stars, the three acts will join Lady Gaga, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, Sugarland and Jason Aldean during the nomination cere... more info

Pop Justice — » Rochelle from The Saturdays has denied that they are breaking up, despite Frankie becoming part time and Una having a baby. (Metro) (http://www.metro.co.uk/music/881950-the-saturdays-play-down-break-up-rumours-after-frankie-sandford-illness) It is... more info

Gigwise — It has been confirmed... more info

ContactMusic — RB superstar Usher and actors Danny Glover and Cicely Tyson have been honoured at the 2011 Freedom Awards in Memphis Tennessee The Yeah hitmaker was feted for his charity efforts on behalf of his youth organisation the New Look Foundation while Letha... more info

ContactMusic — Country star Taylor Swift sent fans at her Miami Florida concert into a frenzy at the weekend 12Nov11 when she performed a surprise duet with rapper Flo Rida The Love Story hitmaker recently invited RB singer Usher and hip-hop star T I to join her on... more info