Wednesday 10th October 2012 by Gigwise | Photos by WENN.com

Tags: Rolling Stones, Morrissey

While young popstars are usually the ones causing controversy and making headlines, today it has been left to music veterans to deliver the big stories. Check out today's biggest stories below.

Morrissey: 'Pippa Middleton is a horrendous woman'
In case you didn't know - Morrissey doesn't like the Royal Family. He's no fan of anyone even related to the Royals, including Pippa Middleton, who today faced the wrath of music's original big mouth. Morrissey also cleared up his personal feelings on a Smiths reunion - and needless to say, it's not all rainbows and unicorns...

Axl Rose has written 'tons' of new Guns N' Roses songs
Guns N Roses will have a new album ready by the end of 2012 - according to the band's guitarist, DJ Ashba. He claims Axl Rose has been hard at work on new material and that they will have finished a new record within a month. Makes a change from the 15 year wait for The Chinese Democracy...

Stevie Nicks on Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey row: 'I would kill Minaj'
Member of legendary band Fleetwood Mac has said she would 'strangle' Nicki Minaj if she had spoken to her as she did Mariah Carey, after the pair clashed on the set of American Idol. Guess Nicks shouldn't be expecting a phone call from Simon Cowell anytime soon for a judging job...

The Rolling Stones saxophonist confirms two London November dates
After months of rumours and hearsay, The Rolling Stones are set to perform two live shows in London next month, as confirmed by the band's saxophone player, Bobby Keys.

Mario Balotelli challenges Jay-Z to high-speed car race
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is keen to challenge Jay-Z to a high speed race after buying a new car. The footballer has asked mutual friend Tinchy Stryder to put him in touch with the US rapper - but Tinchy is (perhaps wisely) holding back on the request.