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Music & Gigs

Tony Bennett is performing a duet with Carrie Underwood at the Grammys (AP)

Veteran crooner singing at Grammys

Tony Bennett performed on the very first Grammy Awards, and as he returns for the 54th show, the singer says it never gets old.

Inside Music & Gigs

Ice-T rap film set for release

Friday, 10 February 2012

Snoop Dogg, Mos Def, Q-Tip, Eminem, Nas and Kanye West are to appear in a film about rap.

Tulisa swaps UK snow for LA sun

Friday, 10 February 2012

Tulisa Contostavlos is planning to spend more time in America, she has revealed.

Britney on Madonna's new record?

Friday, 10 February 2012

Britney Spears is rumoured to be making an appearance on Madonna's new album.

McCartney unveils Hollywood star

Friday, 10 February 2012

Sir Paul McCartney paid tribute to the other "three boys" in the Beatles as he unveiled his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Blige: Adele needs Grammy success

Friday, 10 February 2012

Mary J Blige is pledging her support for Adele for this year's Grammy Awards.

Emeli Sande: I may become a doctor

Friday, 10 February 2012

Emeli Sande has revealed she may still qualify as a doctor - and that the title would look good on her album cover.

Chris Brown to remain on probation

Thursday, 9 February 2012

A US judge has said Chris Brown should remain on supervised probation, despite doing well with the terms of his sentence for beating then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009.

Jagger set for top 10 chart return

Thursday, 9 February 2012

Sir Mick Jagger is due to return to the top 10 of the singles chart for the first time in more than a quarter of a century.

1D's Harry Styles takes up Pilates

Thursday, 9 February 2012

One Direction's Harry Styles has taken up Pilates to sort out his posture.

Adele swears by expletive phone app

Thursday, 9 February 2012

Adele has revealed she hunted for a mobile phone app that allowed her to swear when she couldn't talk.

Ronnie Wood: I turned down Led Zep

Thursday, 9 February 2012

Ronnie Wood has revealed he turned down a chance to join Led Zeppelin.

Dubliners honoured at Folk Awards

Thursday, 9 February 2012

The Dubliners capped a fine night for the Irish at this year's BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, accepting a lifetime achievement award and ending the night in style.

New McCartney songs debut on iTunes

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Sir Paul McCartney will debut the songs from his new album Kisses On The Bottom in a free live streaming performance on iTunes.

Gallagher 'to link up with Martin'

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Noel Gallagher is set to play with Coldplay's Chris Martin at the Brit Awards, host James Corden has suggested.

Jessie J opens up about new album

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Jessie J has insisted she is going to "chill" when it comes to making her second album.

Rapper MIA splits from fiance?

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

British rapper MIA is rumoured to have split from her fiance.

Plan B wants to start a charity

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Plan B wants to launch his own charity so he can help troubled youngsters.

Labrinth: I'd love a duet with SuBo

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Labrinth has revealed an unlikely dream duet partner - fellow Simon Cowell protege Susan Boyle.

American Pie singer set for award

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

American Pie singer Don McLean and veteran Irish band The Dubliners are to give much-anticipated live performances at the annual BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.