Music

BRIT-hop star Jay-Z

'Empire State of Mind' rapper Jay-Z has been signed up to perform at next year's BRIT Awards, where he will play a medley of his tracks and is expected to perform a surprise duet.

Pizza girl Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga spent $1,000 on 80 pizzas as a treat for fans who had waited up for her autograph outside a Los Angeles store.

Susan Boyle performs on NBC's "Today" show

British singer Susan Boyle performs on NBC's "Today" show in New York, November 23, 2009.

Keisha Buchanan reunites with Mutya

Keisha Buchanan has revealed she will be working with one-time Sugababes bandmate Mutya Buena on her upcoming solo album.

Pixie Lott set for Meat Loaf musical

Pixie Lott wants to star in a production on London's West End theatre district and is in line to audition for a role in Meat Loaf musical 'Bat Out Of Hell'.

Susan Boyle set for biggest UK album of 2009: HMV

Scottish singer Susan Boyle, who shot to fame after her audition for "Britain's Got Talent" was aired in April, appears set to have the biggest album in Britain this year.

Taylor Swift wins five American Music Awards

Country crossover star Taylor Swift overshadowed the late Michael Jackson at the American Music Awards on Sunday, winning five prizes including artist of the year.

Disney taps sophomores for High School Musical

In recognition of the notorious competitiveness of high school life in this country, Disney is going to shift the setting of the Chinese version of High School Musical to the first year of college.

Shakira on cover of rolling stone

Latino pop diva Shakira is on the cover of Rolling Stone's Dec. issue.

Adam Lambert's sexually-charged act draws complaints

ABC television said on Monday it had received about 1,500 complaints about the sexually-charged performance by "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert at the American Music Awards on Sunday.

Jade Ewen too busy for boys

Sugababes star Jade Ewen wants to find a boyfriend, but hasn't had the time since joining the pop trio.

Jackson's doctor returns to his Houston clinic

Michael Jackson's doctor returned to work at his Houston medical clinic on Monday for the first time since the pop star's death and his patients welcomed him back without reservation.

Ashlee Simpson throws SpongeBob party

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and husband Pete Wentz threw their son Bronx Mowgli a ''rad'' 'SpongeBob SquarePants'-themed first birthday party on Saturday (21.11.09).

Leona Lewis to launch Stella range

Leona Lewis has met with Stella McCartney - the designer daughter of Sir Paul McCartney - to discuss launching an animal friendly fashion range.

U2 to make Glastonbury debut

'Get On Your Boots' rockers U2 will perform at the Glastonbury music festival next year for the world famous event's 40th anniversary.