Apple is orchestrating a $3.2bn acquisition of headphone make and music streaming distributor Beats Electronics, according to a report.

Mariah Carey will join American Idol as a judge next season, Fox has announced, bringing her star power to the show that remains a ratings leader but has seen its viewership and pop culture status diminish.

Bono and Ali Hewson’s youngest daughter Eve was shocked when her parents gave her an unusual 21st birthday present at her coming of age party in a glitzy Las Vegas club.

P. Diddy is launching a new music-themed cable network.

50 Cent is "disgusted" with the music industry.

M.I.A. is living in a council house, she has revealed.

Eminem's legal battle with record label Universal over royalties from digital downloads went to trial yesterday - two years after the case was filed in a California court.

Rap superstar Dr Dre has abandoned plans to release a new album in 2008, because he is too busy working on his pal Eminem's comeback LP.

Busta Rhymes has left his record label in order to release his latest album 'Blessed' through another music industry giant.

Irish rockers U2 have sensationally ended their 27-year relationship with Island Records in advance of their upcoming Greatest Hits Collection.