Party-goers were treated to a rare performance when Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood joined pop star Cyndi Lauper on stage for an impromptu duet.

US President Barack Obama has paid to singer Donna Summer, who died of cancer on Thursday at the age of 63.

American Idol judge, singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has been named the most powerful celebrity in the world by Forbes magazine.

LONDON (Reuters) - British singer Adele won two Ivor Novello awards for songwriting on Thursday, adding to a lengthening list of musical accolades, but she lost out in the best album and song categories. The 24-year-old chart queen picked up two coveted Ivor Novello prizes for the most performed song of 2011 ("Rolling in the Deep") and songwriter of the year. ...

Some of the biggest names in the music business are expected to be at the Ivor Novello Awards on Thursday.