NaS, Common & Q-Tip reportedly set to form super group The Standard

Back in 2007, Q-Tip & Common announced that they were to form a super group called The Standard - however nothing came to light, in a similar vein to that of CRS (KanYe, Lupe & Pharrell). However, in a recent interview with NYDN, NaS said that he "definitely" plans on doing an album with Tip & Comm in the future, fuelling speculation that the duo could well become a trio. Kamaal is currently working on his third studio album, and the follow up to 'The Renaissance', while NaS is readying his next LP 'Life Is Good'. We can live in hope.

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Example reveals title of collaboration with Ed Sheeran

Whilst on the red carpet at the Brits last night Example revealed that a track called 'Throw It All Away' with Ed Sheeran is nearly ready for release. Gleave told Capital FM's showbiz reporter Kevin Hughes that they "worked on it a bit in LA and I sent the final vocals to his engineer the other day so we're going to finish it and then we're going to give it away". Check out the full interview after the jump.

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Jazz FM broadcasts 'inappropriate' gay porn

Here's a news story you don't see every day. Jazz FM recently had to apologise to listeners after accidentally broadcasting what seemed to be a spoken soundtrack to a gay porn film on Saturday night, complete with 'moans and groans'. The incident took place during the usually flawless pre-recored 'Funky Sensation' show with Mike Vitti - over the course of several minutes, a 'mostly wordless', but still obviously heated interlude was playing in the background of the music being aired, as well as during adverts. Check out a full apology after the jump:

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Tinie Tempah reveals information about sophmore album

On the red carpet last night, Tinie Tempah revealed some exclusive information about his sophmore album, which will be the follow up to his 2010 debut 'Disc-overy'. Speaking to the BBC, the London-born rapper announced the title will be 'Demonstration' and that in a month's time "everything should start seeping out - it's sounding pretty amazing". Check out an interview he did with Clara for Kiss where he reveals more about the sound and what fans can expect.

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Adele sells 716,091 copies of '21' since Grammys

On the same night she picks up two Brit Awards, HITS Daily Double have just announced that Adele has had a massive week of sales following her 6 Grammys last Sunday. According to HDD, the London-born singer/songwriter sold a staggering 716,091 copies of '21' over the past week, beating off competition from the late Whitney Houston's 'Greatest Hits', which sold a mere 170,294 in comparison. Worldwide superstar, doing 90s numbers, a year after the album's release date.

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The House Of Coxhead looking for new writers

After 20 months of basically doing this on my own, The House Of Coxhead is now looking to branch out and bring in a couple of writers to help with the daily running of the site. I recently reached 500,000 hits and that lead on to me getting the wonderful Alya Mooro on board (also writes for MTV Wrap Up & Soul Culture), who will be contributing 3 in-depth reviews a month to the site.

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What do you make of the Rihanna & Chris Brown remixes?

After much speculation surrounding the former superstar couple, Rihanna & Chris Brown last night went ahead and released two remixes, 'Birthday Cake' featuring Chris Brown and 'Turn Up The Music' featuring Rihanna. Now I'm all up forgiveness, but after reading what Chris Brown did to Rihanna back in 2009, is there anyway that he deserves be forgiven, and be on a track that is basically all about the couple having sex? Check out both remixes after the jump and let me know what you think. Sending out all the wrong messages to young girls about domestic violence, in my opinion.

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The Warehouse Project adds second date to Easter weekend

Due to popular demand, The Warehouse Project will now be operating for two nights over this year's Easter weekend - the Easter Sunday show which went on sale two weeks ago is now completely sold out. Below are details of the second show for that weekend, which will take place on Easter Friday 6th April, and features Eric Prydz, Axwell, James Zabiela, John Digweed & more. These will be the only Warehouse Project events before the main 2012 series kicks off at the end of the year. Tickets are HERE and details of the venue will be released on 22nd March.

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Shakira signs to Roc Nation

XXL have today revealed that Colombian songstress Shakira has signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation for management purposes, and will join the likes of Rihanna, Wale, No I.D., Santigold, S1 and Melanie Fiona. The news may come as a surprise to many, but Shakira has sold more than 60 million albums and won 12 Billboard Latin Music Awards, eight Latin Grammy Awards and two Grammy Awards - making it another shrewd business move by Mr. Carter.

DJ Fresh secures first ever number 1 Drum & Bass single

Back in July last year, DJ Fresh became the first artist to have a number 1 Dubstep single - now in February 2012, Daniel Stein is back at the top of the UK chart, with 'Hot Right Now' becoming the first Drum & Bass number 1 single of all-time. Featuring Roc Nation's Rita Ora, the track has received heavy radio play from all across the board and pipped Emeli Sandé's stunning 'Next To Me' to the top spot. I wonder what record he will break next time?!

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