Will Smith's daughter, Willow, nine, signs a record deal with rapper Jay-Z's label Roc Nation and releases debut single Whip My Hair.

Britney Spears denies her ex-bodyguard's claims that she sexually harassed him saying she expects them to be dismissed in court.

Tinie Tempah leads the way in the nominations for this year's Mobo Awards in Liverpool with four nods including for best UK act.

Patients could be prescribed music tailored to their needs as a result of new university research.

Sir Paul McCartney is to be presented with a Kennedy Center honour at the White House in Washington in December.

London-based three-piece The xx beat late favourite Paul Weller to win this year's Mercury Prize for their debut album xx.

The Brit Awards are to move to the O2 Arena in east London from Earl's Court in the west of the city.

The odds of Paul Weller winning the Mercury Prize are slashed after a bookmaker takes an "unprecedented" rush of bets backing him.

Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa opens a festival in his native country following a nine-month battle with throat cancer.

Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle founds a new record label and will release her debut solo album, Insatiable, through Tesco supermarkets.

Yoko Ono makes an "emotional" visit to John Lennon's former school and childhood home in Liverpool.