Dutch jazz and pop singer Caro Emerald has gone straight to number one with her second album The Shocking Miss Emerald.

TV presenter Anthea Turner has been expelled from Dancing on Ice in the skating show's school disco week.

Former Westlife singer Nicky Byrne became the latest star to slide off the Strictly Come Dancing stage but said the experience had been "so much fun".

Sir Paul McCartney will help raise thousands of pounds for charity when he auctions off one of his trademark bass guitars later this month.

U2 have been named the World's Highest Paid Musicians.

Two parties are battling it out to acquire Warner Music in a deal worth £1.8bn, which could be unveiled in days.

Michael Buble's home was broken into while he was getting married.

Emily Blunt regrets not going to university.

One of the more gratifying daydreams I have is to wonder what would happen if there were some kind of mix-up at Broadcasting House, and I ended up in the Desert Island Discs studio talking about myself with Kirsty Young, instead of talking about the latest Jennifer Aniston film with Mark Lawson. Although, to be fair, I am also talking about myself when I go on Front Row. I just pretend I'm there to review the film.

They are known for their growling and lizard-like skin but in rock, it seems, it pays to be a dinosaur. A new poll reveals music's biggest earners this year were practically prehistoric.

Music: I'm listening to lots of Freddie Mercury at the moment. My dad always played Queen when we were growing up, so he is a huge inspiration to me. His voice is killer. I'm also listening to Michael Bublé. I love his voice, the melodies, the way he writes music; he is a true talent. People will be surprised by what influences N-Dubz! Whilst we were in the studio we were listening to a lot of Phil Collins. Every song on his 'Hits' album is a classic, the man is a genius. We're not bothered about what people may think is cool – I just love good songs.