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Blur's Graham Coxon has hit out at TV talent shows such as The X Factor and The Voice by labelling them as "disgraceful". Speaking to the Independent, the guitarist said that he disapproved of the idea that aspiring artists could achieve immediate success in the music industry and claimed that he believed in "doing things right".

Black Sabbath made their live return on Saturday night (May 19) with a homecoming gig at Birmingham's O2 Academy.

Mick Jagger was joined by Arcade Fire, Foo Fighters and Jeff Beck on the season finale of US comedy show Saturday Night Live.

Peter Jones, the drummer of Australian rock band Crowded House, has died aged 45.

Garth Hudson has paid tribute to his late collaborator in The Band, Levon Helm, in the new issue of Uncut, out Tuesday (May 22), calling him “a true hero”.

The Bee Gees' Robin Gibb has died after a lengthy battle with cancer, his family have confirmed.

Dr John answers your questions in the new issue of Uncut, out on Tuesday (May 22).

Patti Smith looks back over her whole career, and reveals the inspiration behind her new album Banga, in an unprecedentedly frank interview in the new issue of Uncut, out on Tuesday (May 22).

Neil Young has released a third video from his forthcoming album, Americana. The video for "Clementine" follows "Jesus' Chariot (She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain") and "Oh Susannah". Americana, Young's first album with Crazy Horse since Greendale in 2003, is set for release on June 5.

U2 frontman Bono has become the richest musician in the world [May 19], overtaking Paul McCartney, thanks to the floatation on the stock market of social media site, Facebook. The U2 singer owns 2.3 per cent of the shares in Facebook through his private equity firm, Elevation Partners. Bono's share is worth over $1.5 billion (£940 million) and puts him well above Paul McCartney, who was the world's richest rock star with a fortune of £665 million.