Kanye West took to Twitter on Tuesday night in an attempt to explain his controversial suggestion that 400 years of slavery in America was "a choice" for many.

As Yes gear up for their North American summer tour celebrating the band's landmark Golden Anniversary, the prog rock pioneers have started to reveal exciting plans in store for the year, including special tour guests, five-album vinyl set and a U.S. fan convention.

On June 22, the day after the first day of Summer, Island Def Jam/UMe is set to celebrate the very best of the 1970s chart-topping output of Donna Summer, the undisputed Queen of Disco and The First Lady of Love, with her classic, No. 1 album, On The Radio: Greatest Hits I And II.

There are not so subtle signs that there may, finally, be a complete reunion of the original lineup of Guns N' Roses.

Brian Wilson has announced that, because of ongoing back pain, his doctor has advised him to have immediate surgery which he hopes to relieve the problem.

The Classic BRIT Awards 2018 announces nominations for this year, with a new category and recognition for a phenomenally diverse range of incredible artists. 101 year old Dame Vera Lynn leads the accolades with two nominations to add to her Lifetime Achievement Award.

Rapper T.I. was surprised after discovering Kanye West had released an "experimental freestyle" they had recorded while debating their differing political views.

Kanye West has angered fans yet again after suggesting 400 years of slavery in America was "a choice" for many.

The Australian music industry has had another victory this week in Victoria with the pro-active Dan Andrew’s Labor Government announcing new legislation to create a force of ‘ticket cops’ to enforce the illegal sale tickets at inflated prices.

Pop star Kesha has assured fans she has not become a "sad sap" as a result of her bitter legal battle with her former producer Dr. Luke.

On Monday (April 30), Spirits Investment Partnership ("SIP"), in partnership with Bob Dylan, announced the debut of Heaven's Door, a collection of super-premium craft American Whiskeys.

Kanye West was profoundly affected by the fall-out following his stage invasion at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, insisting it was one of the factors that led to his 2016 breakdown.

Austin, Texas metal band The Sword will tour Australia in September.

*NSYNC fans camped out overnight in Hollywood to urge the boy band to reunite at their Walk of Fame induction on Monday (April 30).

Due to an unexpected medical situation that requires immediate attention, Bonnie Raitt will no longer be able to join James Taylor & His All-Star Band for the first portion of their previously announced summer tour.

On June 15, in anticipation of the upcoming 60th anniversary of Motown and inspired by the album's own recent 51th anniversary, Motown/UMe is releasing a 2-CD Expanded Edition of The Supremes' tenth studio effort, the chart-topping The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland.

30 years after his death Roy Orbison is a pop star all over again in the UK.

Richard Clapton will perform his classic 70s masterpiece ‘Goodbye Tiger’ for one night only in Sydney in October.

Kanye West was snubbed by shooting survivor Emma Gonzalez on Twitter on Sunday (29Apr18), after shaving his head as a tribute to the teenager.

ABBA's manager has insisted the Swedish pop group will not be performing at Glastonbury Festival.

Whitesnake has been forced to postpone the release of their new album until 2019 due to "technical difficulties".

Miley Cyrus retracted her apology for her controversial decade-old Vanity Fair shoot during a tweeting spree on Sunday.

Mariah Carey is returning to Las Vegas for a new residency.

Music licensing company PPL has produced a Top 15 chart of the most-played Scottish artists of the 21st century on UK radio and TV to celebrate Scotland’s contribution to the UK music industry.

Katy Perry and her on-again boyfriend Orlando Bloom have met with Pope Francis.

Jimmy Webb will return to Australia for two shows in August for shows with his friends, Jimmy Barnes, David Campbell, Kaye Ceberano, Ed Kuepper and Ian Moss.

Kanye has a new song ‘Ye vs. the People’ with T.I. were the two rappers debate opposing sides of politics. As expected, West takes the Trump side.

Nick Barker has a new song that borrows its sound from his original recordings of ‘89 and ‘91.

Rita Ora has paid tribute to her friend and former collaborator Avicii during a festival appearance.

Melbourne singer songwriter Dan Sultan has recorded a brand new version of the Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta classic ‘You’re The One That I Want’ with Delta Goodrem.