Hal David, whose simple, heartfelt lyrics made a perfect fit with Burt Bacharach’s quirky melodies and resulted in dozens of hit songs, including 'Do You Know The Way To San Jose' and 'Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head', has died at 91.

Hitmaker Timbaland capped off an amazing 12 months by claiming the Songwriter Of The Year prize at Wednesday's 25th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards.

Mary J Blige is set for another major honour at the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers 20th Anniversary Rhythm & Soul Music Awards next month.

Velvet Revolver stars Slash and Duff McKagan have reignited their legal feud