Queen rocker Brian May has officially begun his tenure as the chancellor of Liverpool John Moore University in England. The "A Kind Of Magic" guitarist, who recently completed a doctorate in astrophysics, became an honorary fellow of the university in 2007 in recognition of his contribution to the arts.

Controversial rapper Eminem is reportedly set to headline Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday celebrations in London this summer. The star is alleged to be making his musical comeback at the charity concert at the capital's Hyde Park on June 27th in celebration of the former president of South Africa, after spending four days in hospital in December suffering from heart problems arising from a bout of pneumonia.

Queen guitarist Brian May insists he had no idea bandmate Freddie Mercury was gay - assuming the parading frontman was just flamboyant. May met the late star in 1970 but claims it was not until the 1980s that he realized the frontman's sexuality - because Mercury began to bring men with "that particular Adonis look" backstage.

Legendary rockers Queen have teamed up with British writer Ben Elton once again to work on a sequel to their hit London musical We Will Rock You.

A guitar signed for charity by rock legends Eric Clapton, Brian May, Jimmy Page and Mark Knopfler has been lost in the mail.

Brian May of Queen "I have spent all my years in believing you, But I just can't get no relief, Lord!" A Composer, a songwriter, an amazing guitarist and he's got the best hair on earth! What do the songs "Tie Your Mother Down," and "I Want It All" have in common? Brian May wrote them both. He made many artistic contributions to Queen and explored different styles of guitar playing.

Queen rocker Brian May has been named as the next chancellor to Liverpool John Moores University in England. The guitarist, who recently completed a doctorate in astrophysics, will take up his new post early next year.

Singer Paul Rodgers hopes to record a new tune all about his love for meditation - with Queen. The rocker, who now fronts the British super group, reveals his latest composition Take Love was inspired by his passion for meditating, and he's planning on recording it with Brian May and Roger Taylor.

Rocker Paul McCartney has donated a 10-foot tall guitar sculpture to charity. The former Beatle signed the towering Gibson Les Paul at London's South Bank on Wednesday for the Gibson Guitartown campaign, which raises money for British charities The Prince's Trust, Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy and Teenage Cancer Trust.

Queen rockers Brian May and Roger Taylor will mark the 90th birthday of Nelson Mandela with a charity concert next year.