Former Clash guitarist Mick Jones has certainly rediscovered his mojo: after years of relative inactivity, he's now become one of the busiest 50-somethings in rock.
For 10 years Gorillaz' playful cartoon personas have concealed serious musical talent. Despite producing three successful albums, the "virtual band" hasn't often played live and then only behind projections, so no one really knows what to expect as Damon Albarn takes the latest incarnation of his supergroup on the road.
Just two weeks after announcing he was to record a charity single to raise funds for earthquake-hit Haiti, pop and television mogul Simon Cowell has delivered.
After the gloom of December's postal strikes, Britain's Royal Mail has started the new year in the right tune with the launch of 10 stamps which feature iconic album covers.
Britain releases stamps featuring classic album covers. ITN's Stephanie West has the story behind the covers.