Tony Christie pays homage to his Mayo roots with a new album, writes Ed Power

MUSIC NEWS:

Model turned actress Cara Delevingne has become the highest new entry in an annual list of the UK's wealthy young stars.

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Chris Martin is helping Alexa Chung launch a music career.

MUSIC NEWS: The big issue among the music world’s chattering classes this week has been the announcement of Metallica’s headline slot at Glastonbury.

Alex Turner insists success in the music industry does not come from winning awards.

Paul McCartney collected an honorary prize at the NME Awards for his songwriting skills – and admitted he had no idea how he did it.

David Bowie has become the oldest winner of a Brit Award, taking the best British male solo artist prize at the age of 67.

Chart star Harry Styles took the wrong direction during one of his band’s big moment at the Brit Awards tonight – nipping to the toilet when he should have collected a prize.

Arctic Monkeys lead the nominations for this year's NME Awards.

Arctic Monkeys lead the field for this year’s NME Awards with eight nominations.

Arctic Monkeys think it's a good thing guitar bands aren't as popular as they used to be.

A DJ, the star of Sherlock and the host of X Factor have topped the best dressed men’s list.

Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner feels he "flourishes" writing about girls.

RTÉ 2fm presenter, Paddy McKenna, knew a career as a crime reporter was not for him when his then bosses, at the Sunday World, suggested he go undercover with a recording device taped to his body to meet a Russian brothel owner.

Ed Power's essential musical menu for the Electric Picnic weekend

Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner felt like he "was in outer space" playing Glastonbury.

A protest song written in celebration of the death of Baroness Thatcher’s death was performed at Glastonbury Festival today, just months after her demise.

Arctic Monkeys are hoping for a "better" Glastonbury experience this year.

Noel Gallagher has beaten his brother Liam to the title of Most Stylish Rock Star.

Arctic Monkeys are planning to release a new album this year.

Arctic Monkeys will headline Glastonbury.

Richard Hawley is among the favourites to win the Mercury Prize six years after he was controversially “robbed” of the award.

Plan B and past nominee Richard Hawley are joint favourites to win the Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize as the shortlist of 12 was announced for the highly-valued award.

Plan B and past nominee Richard Hawley are joint favourites to win the Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize as the shortlist of 12 was announced tonight for the highly-valued award.

Alexa Chung is reportedly dating Albert Hammond Jr.

Alex Turner is desperate to cover a little-known Dame Shirley Bassey song.

Alexa Chung is boycotting Coachella because she doesn't want to bump in to ex-boyfriend Alex Turner.

Arctic Monkeys released their new single without the backing of a record label.

ARE MEN more body conscious now than they were 10 years ago?

Liam Gallagher has proved to be the king of vinyl as his band Beady Eye dominated 7in singles sales in the past year.

Alex Turner hates Arctic Monkeys' name.

Arctic Monkeys singer Alex Turner and TV presenter Alexa Chung have reportedly split up.

Alexa Chung has split from Alex Turner.

Arctic Monkeys singer Alex Turner is planning another album with Last Shadow Puppets.

Paolo Nutini is "ready" to record with Jay-Z.

Alex Turner thinks the Arctic Monkeys are "more confident as a band" with their fourth album.

Arctic Monkeys almost called their fourth album 'The Blondo-Sonic Rape Alarm.'

Arctic Monkeys' new album will be "more poppy" than their last.

Noel Gallagher provided the “icing” for Miles Kane’s solo album.

Arctic Monkeys reportedly turned down a six figure sum to play at a neighbourhood garden party.

Lady Gaga’s outrageous dress sense has proved to be divisive – after she was shortlisted for both most and least stylish star in this year’s NME Awards.

John Lydon has blasted the Arctic Monkeys for making "a mockery" out of the music industry.