Composer and long-time collaborator with Pink Floyd and Roger Waters, Michael Kamen, has recently announced on his website that he has been suffering from MS (multiple sclerosis) for the last six years. He said: "I suffer no pain, I'm OK with it, although it is a drag, and I wish I didn't have it. It certainly hasn't affected my work and I could never dance anyway!"

He "revealed all" at an MS dinner in LA, which included a video tribute from friends of Michael's including Eric Clapton, Tom Hanks, Brian May, Annie Lennox, and David Gilmour. They managed to raise $3.5million just in that one evening! Our best wishes to Michael and admiration for his positive outlook despite his challenging condition... You can leave a message of support for him on his message board if you wish.

It is with huge sadness that we bring you the news that Steve O'Rourke, the Pink Floyd's manager, has tragically suffered a fatal stroke. News of this came through to us mid-afternoon today, and came as a complete shock to all.

There is a new competition for you to enter! Principally aimed at people in the UK (due to the nature of the main prize), it has a first prize of a complete home cinema system (DVD player, 5.1 amplifier and surround sound speakers) with copies of Pink Floyd Live At Pompeii on DVD going to the winner and runners up. Click here to place your entry and good luck!

A couple of Jools Holland "Later" TV show compilation DVDs are coming out next month.

The first, "Jools Holland's Hootenanny" (order now through amazon.co.uk to save on list price) includes BB King's performance of "Eyesight To The Blind" which had David Gilmour on guitar, and Sam Brown on backing vocals.

The other is "Later With Jools Holland - Giants" that includes Paul McCartney playing Brown Eyed Handsome Man, which, we think, includes Gilmour again. If you can confirm this (we're 98% certain) please let us know. This title can again be ordered through amazon.co.uk. Both titles include some great artists and performances - worthwhile for those, let alone David's appearances! Our thanks to Christoph Watz and Kees Nijpels for the head's up!