The ISPCC has welcomed a UK scheme to put age restrictions on music videos and called for other countries to adopt similar measures.

Despite his exalted place in UK hip-hop and a new collaboration with Major Lazer, rapper Roots Manuva is as modest and articulate as ever, writes Ed Power

Adele’s record label boss says he is “pleased” with progress on her new album - but said it will take as long as necessary to get it right.

A staple of the Christmas jukebox will be given another festive makeover, when stars from the music world collaborate for the 30th anniversary of Band Aid.

It has been a rough couple of weeks with the pollen. It was the hay fever, we now know, that drove John Inverdale to his ‘sexist lapse’ at last year’s Wimbledon.

My idea of misery is a world without jazz. To me, music is bliss.

All eyes will be on the Pyramid Stage tonight as The Rolling Stones make their Glastonbury debut.

Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis said he still feels lucky to host the festival, as the weekend of music gets under way today.

Highlights include Gay Byrne's interview with Bono, and Chris O'Dowd on the Graham Norton Show.

The return of Glastonbury Festival after a year off feels like “a big family reunion”, according to organiser Emily Eavis.

Victoria Beckham has been crowned Woman Of The Decade at the 2013 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London.

Olly Murs is addicted to touring.

Sir Bruce Forsyth is joining the Rolling Stones and Dizzee Rascal by performing at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.

The Rolling Stones were finally confirmed as headliners for this summer’s Glastonbury Festival after months of rumours, with Mumford & Sons and Arctic Monkeys.

Beyoncé and Girls Aloud were among the stars named in the diaries of one of the two men accused of plotting to rob and kill singer Joss Stone.

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

Plan B hopes to change people's lives if he wins the 2012 Barclaycard Mercury Prize.

Girls Aloud are working with DJ Fresh on their comeback.

Major stars such as Paul McCartney who performed at Danny Boyle’s Olympic extravaganza were paid a fee of just £1.

Big name singers, actors and even the inventor of the world wide web spoke of their pride at being a part of London 2012’s live opening ceremony.

Dizzee Rascal once threw money over a naked midget in a strip club.

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New Order are to team with Dizzee Rascal and Tinie Tempah for a re-working of 'World in Motion'.

Dizzee Rascal wants Calvin Harris to "come up with something" for his new album.

Dizzee Rascal is "definitely" releasing a new album next year.

Dizzee Rascal is facing a lifetime ban from British Airways after being thrown off a flight.

Dizzee Rascal wants to have "loads" of children.

Dizzee Rascal is planning a “no holds barred” autobiography.

Irish act The Villagers took the prized "Best Song Musically and Lyrically" award for 'Becoming A Jackal' at the esteemed Ivor Novello Awards.

Dizzee Rascal won't release his new album until he is completely satisfied with it.

Soft-spoken London rapper Tinie Tempah confidently expects to be a global superstar. Ed Power reports

Tinie Tempah is hoping to have his second album out by October.

DJ Calvin Harris has apologised after getting caught up in an online row with Katy Perry when he pulled out of her tour ahead of the star's Dublin date on Monday night.

Eminem and Arctic Monkeys will headline this year’s V Festival.

Mark Owen thanked bandmate Robbie Williams for rejoining Take That as the manband were crowned Best British Group for the first time at the Brit Awards.

The Ting Tings say most people don’t understand the meaning of their most famous song.

A comedy hip-hop act from Limerick is threatening to steal this year’s Number 1 spot in the Irish Christmas singles chart.

Fashion guru Dame Vivienne Westwood is to give the Brit Awards a makeover by designing next year’s trophies, it was announced today.

Christine Bleakley shrugged off Daybreak’s languishing ratings as a mere “teething problem”, shortly after being crowned top TV host at a Women of the Year awards event.

Cheryl Cole duets with Dizzee Rascal on her new album.

JLS and Cheryl Cole won big at the BT Digital Music awards last night.

Jonathan Ross confirmed today he had been offered the role of Brits host next year – but may turn it down.

A man died today after being hit by a car outside a music festival in the UK.

Indie trio The xx landed the Mercury Prize for their debut album 'xx'.