Florence and the machine

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The Rolling Stones last night (November 29) played the second of two shows at London's O2 Arena in celebration of the band's 50th anniversary. As per their show on Sunday, this was to be a hit-packed, guest-filled evening, with the return of Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor plus first-time guests Eric Clapton and Florence Welch of Florence And The Machine. Scroll down the page to see fan shot footage of Florence performing 'Gimme Shelter' with the band.

Eric Clapton and Florence And The Machine's Florence Welch are reportedly set to join The Rolling Stones at their second gig at London's O2 arena tomorrow night (November 29). According to The Mirror, Welch will perform a duet with Mick Jagger for "Gimme Shelter" for the band's second sell-out London show, which was performed by Mary J Blige on Sunday (November 25).

This month’s issue of Uncut (dated July 2012) features Suede recalling the writing and recording of their debut single, “The Drowners” – so it seemed a good time to revisit frontman Brett Anderson’s An Audience With… from Uncut’s December 2010 issue as this week’s archive feature. Expect questions and answers on Damon Albarn, Brett’s obsession with art and The Great War, and the lure of East London’s kebab shops… Interview: John Lewis –––––––––––––––––––––––––––

The Cure, The Black Keys and The Gaslight Anthem are among the bands confirmed for this summer's Reading And Leeds Festivals.

Blur closed the Brit Awards with a triumphant five-song set at London's O2 Arena last night (February 21).