Matt Cardle is still writing his first album

Former X Factor winner Matt Cardle is still writing his first album (due out later this year), recording their first record, but he is teased fans about the effect.

"There's some anthemic stuff in there, there's some very upbeat stuff, there's some stripped back soulful stuff in there," shared the When We Collide Singer.

"It's real. For me to get my head together and get in the studio and get my inspiration back on track and start writing the album has been great."

Effects are concerned, Cardle said the songs from "Everything I have ever listened to" are encouraged, including acts like "Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam, Rage Against The Machine, Dave Matthews band."

Matt adds to BBC Newsbeat: "The album is due at the end of the summer, it's going really well, it's the kind of tracks I wanted to be writing."

Alicia Keys has hinted that she is hooking up alongside Adele

Alicia Keys has hinted that she is hooking up alongside Adele.

There are rumors that the couple were planning a co-operation is now fueled by Alicia Keys.

The 'Someone Like You' star is an interview with the 'New York' singer on a track plan are indicated on the card.

Alicia revealed, "I definitely see that there is a strong possibility we will do something together".

Adele statement as "a great lady," Alicia was at the root of the original Spirit stories were hooking days to resolve.

Alicia Keys joked, "I think my own husband started that rumour".

"He is so excited, we love Adele!"

Arcade Fire will be awarded at London's Nordoff Robbins Silver Clef Awards

Arcade Fire will be awarded at London's Nordoff Robbins Silver Clef Awards in this year.

The ceremony will held at the London Hilton on Park Lane on July 1, while the band will receive the Hard Rock Ambassadors of Rock Award 2011 at the ceremony.

David Munns, chairman of Nordoff Robbins, said: "Their musicianship is exceptional and their live shows phenomenal, and with their commitment to supporting various charities worldwide makes them a true example of what it means to be an 'ambassador of rock'.''

Other winners include Biffy Clyro, who are set to be named Best British Band along with Annie Lennox, Tinie Tempah and Status Quo.

John Murray from Manchester takes on world rated London rival Kevin Mitchell

John Murray (30-0, 18 KOs) from Manchester on July 9th at London’s ExCeL Arena rival Kevin Mitchell (31-1, 23 KOs) set the world takes you.

Vacant WBO Intercontinental crown on the line and a possible world title shot for the winner.

Murray said, “With Ricky Hatton retiring, we need a world class fighter because Manchester is the best fight city in the country”.

“My fight against Mitchell is the perfect opportunity for me to showcase my talents and really make a name for myself and show that I’m ready for the world title. He’s going to putting everything on the line as he will have nowhere to go if he losses so I’m sure he’s going to come out all guns blazing, and it will be a real war. I’ve also got to go into his backyard, but I know that all of Manchester will be behind me, and that’s a great boost going into the biggest fight of my career.”

Pendulum: “We need to force ourselves to take a break"

Pendulum band have revealed that after this festival season they can to take break.

The band's last album is 'Immersion' was released on 2010, have said to follow up some time.

“We need to force ourselves to take a break. We want to enjoy the festivals but we’re in danger of working too hard,” bassist Gareth McGrillen told the Daily Star.

He added: We don’t want to force the album so I’d say expect it next year. Drum and bass is our last constraint and we’re working to go past it. We’re going to ignore the tempo and work in different time ranges. That way there will be songs that sound a little more dubstep, or rocky.”

The band have been confirmed to perform at Global Gathering and Bestival festival in this year festival season.