Fair Play - Eurovision organisers have announced changes to the song contest's jury rules, amid allegations of bribery. From next year, the names of each country's jury will be revealed ahead of the competition in an effort to increase openness and accountability. For the first time, individual juror scores will also be published immediately after the final. The changes come after it was alleged votes had been bought for the Azeri contestant at this year's contest. Previously, the identity of jury members - whose votes account for 50% of the points each country awards it competitors - was not disclosed until after the final.
To increase diversity, music industry professionals can now only take a seat on the jury if they have not participated during the previous two editions of the contest. "Tighter rules and increased openness are important for the Eurovision Song Contest to build on its success," Jon Ola Sand, the executive supervisor of the contest, said. "We want to make sure participants, viewers and fans know that we have done, and will always do, our utmost to secure a fair result
King's Award - Carole King will receive a special honour from the organisers of the Grammy Awards next year. The singer-songwriter will be named MusiCares Person of the Year at an event held two nights before the main Grammys ceremony in January. She will be serenaded by artists including Lady Gaga, the Dixie Chicks, Bette Midler, Steve Tyler, Jason Mraz and her former partner James Taylor. King, 71, was honoured with a Grammy for lifetime achievement this year. Previous recipients of the MusiCares Person of the Year title include Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Barbra Streisand and Neil Young.
Who's Sorry Now? - Roger Waters has said he regrets taking legal action against his former bandmates Pink Floyd in the 1980s. The singer and bass guitarist sued David Gilmour and Nick Mason in 1986, in an attempt to prevent them from using the name, claiming the group was "a spent force creatively".
Speaking to the BBC's HARDtalk programme, Waters conceded, "I was wrong! Of course I was. Who cares?" He also revealed he was working on his first new album since 2005. "I've had a few breakthroughs recently which I won't talk about," he told Stephen Sackur, "but I am going to make another record. I've had a very, very strong idea and I shall pursue it. I will make at least one more record and I am really looking forward to getting my teeth stuck into it."
Waters left Pink Floyd in 1985 and said he still believed it was the "correct thing" to do, "so I could express my ideas unfettered". His subsequent court case against the remaining members lasted two years and was eventually settled out of court, in a Christmas Eve meeting on Gilmour's houseboat.
Love Me Do - Sir Paul McCartney will join Polica, Goldfrapp, Manic Street Preachers and Sigur Ros at this year's 6 Music Live at Maida Vale in October. Lauren Laverne will host the annual live music sessions from Monday 14 to Friday 18 October. Jeff Smith, head of music for 6 Music, said: "To have such a diverse line-up including the world's most-loved singer songwriter is a dream come true."
Remembering Jon - The Charlatans have announced a special charity concert in memory of the indie band's late drummer Jon Brookes who died last month aged 44, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour following a se
