Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee has leaped to the defence of troubled pop star Britney Spears following a hurtful web video soundtracked by one of the band's hits.

James Blunt and Corinne Bailey Rae are among those tipped to be named Grammy Award nominees at a US ceremony to announce shortlisters later today. Rae is also expected to attend the announcement ceremony.

Amy Lee of the Grammy-winning rock band Evanescence has returned home for the final show of the band's latest tour.

Amy Lee and her band, Evanescence, are surviving without guitarist and songwriter Ben Moody.

COLDPLAY stole some of hip-hop’s thunder at the Grammys, but the night belonged to Beyoncé Knowles, who took home a record-equalling five trophies.

Robbie Williams' hit 'Feel' was the most played song on radio in Europe in 2003, according to a music survey run by analysts Music Control.

R&B and hip-hop dominated the 2003 Billboard Music Awards with sultry singer Beyonce and R. Kelly each earning four awards.

The biggest stars in pop were today gearing up for the MTV Music Awards.