Gay performers have long been prominent in the pop industry. However, it’s only in recent years that coming out has become the norm, writes Caomhan Keane.

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From Glasto to Spain, there are a flock of festivals that could tempt you overseas in the coming months, writes Ed Power

Some of music’s finest have died this year, but there has still been a fine array of records on release. Ed Power picks his favourites

ALL AND SUNDRY: It’s probably just as well that the public don’t get to select the Turner Prize winner. 

As a middle-class Londoner, singer Michael Kiwanuka is accustomed to not fulfilling the racial stereotypes that people might have of him, writes Ed Power.

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Kanye West has named his new album 'So Help Me God'.

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Beyonce has released a new album completely out of the blue — the pop star announced her fifth, self-titled album on iTunes.

Chris Brown has left rehab.

Chris Brown is counter-suing Frank Ocean's cousin.

Singer Chris Brown has been released after spending more than a day in custody following an accusation of assault.

Chris Brown was arrested for allegedly assaulting a man this morning .

Frank Ocean's cousin is suing Chris Brown.

Katy Perry features on John Mayer's new album.

Justin Timberlake was joined on stage by Jay-Z at the Wireless festival last night.

Ellen DeGeneres has been placed at number two in Out magazine's 2013 Power List.

Chart-topping star Emeli Sande is queen of the Brit Awards after collecting two of the biggest prizes as she declared: “This is a dream.”

Chart-topping star Emeli Sande was the queen of the Brit Awards tonight after collecting two of the biggest prizes as she declared: “This is a dream.”

Some of the biggest names in rock and pop will gather for the biggest night in the UK music calendar tonight when the Brit Awards are staged at London’s 02 Arena.

It seems that Chris Brown is attracting some attention on Twitter today after the Grammy Awards.

Singer Chris Brown has returned to court to face allegations he failed to complete his community service for beating up Rihanna in 2009.

Chris Brown says a day in his shoes is "a day in hell".

R&B star Frank Ocean has said he will not pursue criminal charges against singer Chris Brown, who is alleged to have punched him in a recent fight.

GIG WISE: One of the big announcements this week was The Who bringing their tour to the O2 in Dublin on Saturday, Jun 8.

Frank Ocean wants to press charges against Chris Brown after the pair were involved in a fight on Sunday night.

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown is under investigation for allegedly assaulting a man in a West Hollywood car park.

How To Dress Well’s new album Total Loss is infused with singer and songwriter Tom Krell’s grief for a friend who died, says Ed Power

The British singer Conor Maynard - who has previously teamed up with artists including Rita Ora, Ne-Yo, and Frank Ocean - is a huge fan of the 'Take Care' hitmaker Drake and thinks it would be "crazy" if he ever got to meet him.

Frank Ocean may not make another album.

Folk-rockers Mumford & Sons and five other artists are up for top Grammy accolades.

Alicia Keys thinks working with Emeli Sande was "instant magic".

Andre 3000's music career is "up in the air."

There may have been no signature moment at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, but there was a signature sound: the screams of teenage girls wild about One Direction.

One Direction are hoping to meet Pink and Green Day at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) tonight .

Reunited acts Blur and The Stone Roses are to battle it out for the title of best band in the world at this year's Q Awards.

Daniel Craig is to host 'Saturday Night Live'.

Rufus Wainwright is about to marry his gay lover and is courting mainstream sales with new album Out of the Game, says Ed Power

Rihanna and Drake lead the MTV Video Music Awards 2012 with five nominations each.

50 Cent thinks that those who oppose gay singer Frank Ocean are “idiots”.