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  • Scissor Sisters announce UK tour Scissor Sisters will promote their new album Magic Hour with eight live dates in the UK and Ireland in October.
  • Guest DJ will.i.am to join Guetta David Guetta will be joined by guest DJ will.i.am at his gig on 2 June at Alexandra Palace.
  • Usher in court custody battle The R&B singer breaks down in court as he gives evidence during a custody battle with his ex-wife over their sons.
  • Kanye West leads BET nominations The R&B star is up for seven prizes at July's award show with Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce nominated for 11 between them.
  • Jedward reach Eurovision final The former X Factor contestants will perform in the Eurovision Song Contest final in Baku this Saturday after being voted through from the first semi-final.
  • Fun 'carry torch for rock music' New York band Fun have the biggest-selling track of the year so far in the US and reckon they're representing rock music in the charts.
  • Plan B backs ear-plug gig plan The rapper and singer, who suffers from hearing condition tinnitus, says people should be encouraged to wear ear-plugs at live music events.
  • Funeral for Friend drummer quits Ryan Richards quits as drummer of Funeral for a Friend to focus on his family
  • Jessie J announces UK arena tour The singer reveals her first full UK arena tour on her Twitter feed starting at Nottingham on 26 February.
  • Stars pay tribute to Robin Gibb Sir Cliff Richard, Ringo Starr and Dionne Warwick lead the tributes to Bee Gee Robin Gibb, who has died aged 62.
  • Rave marks Hacienda anniversary The legendary Hacienda nightclub in Manchester is revived for a one-off party to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
  • Coldplay to play at Paralympics Coldplay are chosen to perform at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
  • Stone Roses give blessing to film A film based on the Stone Roses' legendary Spike Island gig is being made with the band's co-operation, its writer Chris Coghill says.

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