Beyonce Knowles has axed her debut concert in Malaysia in protest against the nation's ultra-strict dress code and over fears of a Muslim outcry over her show, an industry source says.

Tickets for the Spice Girls' comeback concert in London sold out in just 38 seconds. Demand was so overwhelming - more than 1 million people in Britain registered for the sole London show - that organisers have added three more London dates to the tour.

US pop star Madonna and disco queen Donna Summer are among nine acts nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as the hall embraces more musical genres.

Martin Scorsese will create a documentary film about guitarist George Harrison. The movie will include interviews and extensive archival materials and is expected to take a few years to make.

UC San Diego electrical engineers and computer scientists are working together on a computerized system that will make it easy for people who are not music experts (like the senior author’s mom) to find the kind of music they want to listen to – without knowing the names of artists or songs.

Icelandic singer Bjork perform at the Opera House as part of the Sydney Festival in January. The show will be held on the Opera House's forecourt on January 23.

Music training, with its pervasive effects on the nervous system’s ability to process sight and sound, may be more important for enhancing verbal communication skills than learning phonics, according to a new Northwestern University study.

Former Savage Garden lead singer Darren Hayes has been officially cautioned after being arrested on suspicion of racially abusing a member of staff at a Thai restaurant in London, the BBC is reporting.

US pop star Prince had fashionistas at London Fashion Week on their feet overnight when he staged a surprise performance at Matthew Williamson's catwalk show.

Just weeks after checking into a rehab clinic over drink and drug problems, British soul singer Amy Winehouse scooped up the Best UK Female award at the Mobos in London overnight.

Led Zeppelin will perform a concert in London in memory of a co-founder of Atlantic Records. The group will perform together for the first time in 19 years on Nov. 26, at London's The O2 venue, on the banks of the River Thames.

Teenage R and B star Rihanna and pop sensation Justin Timberlake were the big winners at the MTV Video Music Awards. Rihanna picked up the Video of the Year award and Monster Single of the Year for her "Umbrella". She beat R and B starlet Beyonce, Timberlake, rapper Kanye West and British soul singer Amy Winehouse.