Pharrell Williams to work with Weiland

Hip-hop maestro Pharrell Williams is turning his hand to rock, to help Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland with his new solo album.

The Neptunes star insists he'll work with any musician he is "moved by", regardless of their genre.

He says: "People are surprised by my work with Scott - I don't know why.

"I only work with people if I am moved by them."