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Tilda Swinton launched the David Bowie Is exhibition at London's Victoria And Albert Museum last night (March 20). Scroll down to read her after-dinner speech in full. During the address, the actress made mention of the fact that Bowie himself was not in attendance. She said: "I know you aren't here tonight, but somehow, no matter. We are - and you brought us out of the wainscotting like so many freaky old bastards."

Bauhaus' Peter Murphy has pleaded not guilty to hit and run and drug possession charges after being arrested in Glendale, California on Sunday (March 16).

Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks has opened up about her break-up with fellow bandmate Lindsey Buckingham. Speaking in an interview on Oprah's Master Class on Saturday (March 24) the singer opens up about breaking up with Buckingham, which famously happened when the group began work on their seminal 1977 album 'Rumours'. The album was recorded at California's now-defunct Sound City studios – and features in Dave Grohl's new documentary Sound City.

Morrissey has said that he has been 'cautioned' to retire from music, because of his recent health troubles. Speaking to Mexican radio station Reactor 105.7 – via MSN - the singer said: "I have been cautioned to, but it's difficult for me because it's very ingrained in me."

The Waterboys will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Fisherman’s Blues with a box set of the album and a UK tour. Due for release on October 14, Fisherman’s Box will comprise a seven-disc set with 121 tracks from the album sessions, including 85 unreleased tracks. Mike Scott will be writing the liner notes with additional contributions from Decemberist Colin Meloy. The tour, which begins in December, will reunite Scott and Steve Wickham with Fisherman's-era members Anto Thistlethwaite and Trevor Hutchinson alongside current Waterboys drummer Ralph Salmins.

The National have announced the release date and track listing for their upcoming album, Trouble Will Find Me. The band's follow up to 2010's High Violet, Trouble Will Find Me will be released on on May 20, followed by an international tour.

Scott Walker will present his most recent album, 2012’s Bish Bosch, as a unique three-dimensional experience at the Sydney Opera House. Running from May 24 to June 10, Bish Bosch: Ambisymphonic has been developed by Walker with mixed media artists Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard.

Michelle Shocked has finally responded to accusations that her comments at a California concert were homophobic. Shocked released a statement last night, claiming those comments have been gravely misinterpreted. Purported audio of the concert has also come to light.

Dave Grohl has revealed that he asked PJ Harvey to join the remaining Nirvana members on stage to replace Kurt Cobain. Speaking in this week's NME the Foo Fighters frontman said that he approached Harvey to play with his Sound City players – the band featured in his documentary about the California studio where Nirvana recorded 'Nevermind'.

Paul McCartney has announced plans for a 2013 tour, entitled Out There!. The former member of The Beatles has only revealed two dates so far – at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland on June 22 and the Happel Stadium in Vienna, Austria on June 27 – but has said that more dates will be announced shortly.