Former Hole rocker Courtney Love is forbidden from releasing music under the band's name, after signing a contract when it split in 2002. The singer recently revealed she planned to release

Michael Stipe, John Mayer, Perry Farrell and Mick Fleetwood are among the rockers whose photographs feature in a new exhibition co-curated by Lou Reed.

The Smashing Pumpkins have finally confirmed they are reuniting, following months of speculation and are ready to record their sixth studio album. Frontman Billy Corgan, who has remained friends with former drummer Jimmy Chamberlain and second bassist Melissa Auf Der Maur, has not yet confirmed the latest line-up.