A song on Michael Jackson's new album is believed to be about a girl's struggle to overcome child sex abuse.

A new Michael Jackson album will be released in May.

Elton John wants to make electronic music, and says he still feels like he's only starting out.

ELECTRIC PICNIC: For many people, this week has revolved around the back to school shenanigans, but a lucky few thousand were preparing bags of a different kind as they set out for the Electric Picnic.

Jay-Z says Timbaland's "ego" caused their friendship to break down while working on 'The Blueprint 3'.

Jay-Z credited a 16-year-old unknown producer on his latest album 'Magna Carta Holy Grail.'

Timbaland fell out with Jay-Z and almost didn't appear on 'Magna Carta Holy Grail'.

Beyonce danced the night away at Jay-Z's album release party.

Pharrell Williams says Jay-Z is "secretive" about his music.

Jay-Z collaborates with Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and Pharrell Williams on one track.

Kylie Minogue has signed to Roc Nation.

Justin Timberlake has collaborated with TI on his new album.

Justin Timberlake has released a new single, 'Suit and Tie', featuring Jay-Z.

Destiny's Child are releasing new material.

Jessica Biel is legally changing her last name to Timberlake.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are set to marry in their favourite place near Naples.

CULTURE NIGHT: Yes, Culture Night is upon us once again, and we couldn’t begin to list the gazillion events that are taking place nationwide, other than to say that if you’ve ever complained about the price of things in this country, tonight is the night to make the most of some of the free stuff. Check out www.culturenightcork.ie or www.culturenight.ie

The heat is on and the clothes are off in the fourth chapter of the high-energy dance franchise, which propelled Channing Tatum’s star into the ascendancy in 2006.

Drake assures the new Aaliyah project is "about her and her fans."

Justin Timberlake is reportedly working on a new solo album.

Cher has confirmed she and Lady Gaga are to duet on a new song.

Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as Love to Love You Baby became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, has died at 63.

Does music’s referencing its own past stifle the rise of anything truly original, Carl Dixon asks rock writer Simon Reynolds

Missy Elliott has secretly been battling Graves' disease.

Madonna is starting work on a new album next month.

Timbaland is changing direction because everyone copied him.

Madonna is set to take a new rap/rock direction on her next album.

Justin Timberlake has been seen flirting with a string of women during a night out in New York.

Miley Cyrus has recorded a duet with Timbaland, it has emerged.

Mariah Carey is planning a "special" release for fans.

Leona Lewis is working on the long-awaited follow-up LP to her debut release 'Spirit' and has been listening to her favourite group to get ideas for a new rockier sound.

Leona Lewis is planning a two-year tour.

Simon Cowell is set to remake ‘Saturday Night Fever’.

Leona Lewis has signed up superproducers Xenomania to work on her new album.

Timbaland has warned fans not to expect a new album from him anytime soon, because he's too busy.

Timbaland is suing the bosses of an Australian tour company, accusing them of ruining his scheduled local concerts and tarnishing his reputation.

Producer Timbaland has been chosen to receive an award from Ireland's prestigious Trinity College Dublin.

Rapper Jay-Z is keen to pit music heavyweights Timberland and Kanye West against each other - by claiming he will only choose the best of their offered tracks.

Superproducer Timbaland will team up with pop trio The Jonas Brothers to record a track for his forthcoming album.

Madonna claims there was plenty of chemistry in the studio during the making of her latest album 'Hard Candy', which saw her collaborate with the likes of Justin Timberlake and Kanye West.

Superproducer Timbaland and his girlfriend of two years are already man and wife after reportedly marrying in his native Virginia.

Music mogul Timbaland is to wed his publicist girlfriend in Aruba on June 19, according to new reports.

Veteran Eurovision Song Contest commentator Terry Wogan won support from prominent figures in showbusiness today for his criticisms of the competition.

Madonna told how she had to share “diva space” as she spoke about collaborating with Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams and Timbaland.