The follow up to 2011’s highly popular Grandmaster Urban 1 is available now for DJs only. The 30 track disc features a megamixed, expletive free, selection of some of the most popular urban floorfillers of the last year including ‘Starships’ by Nicki Minaj, ‘Scream’ from Usher, Labrinth's ‘Last Time’ and even ‘Gangnam Style’ by Psy.

Mackie has launched a competition offering the chance to win a full PA system including the innovative DL1608 iPad-controlled live sound mixer and a full DLM active speaker system complete with subwoofers. The competition will run until the 28th of February and couldn’t be simpler to enter!

Numark has announced the release of the iDJ Live II, a new DJ controller that offers versatile control over a wide variety of computer, tablet and mobile phone based DJ platforms. Numark unveiled the iDJ Live II during the 2013 NAMM show in Anaheim, California last week.

The members of former girl band Mis-Teeq are discussing a possible comeback according to Britain’s Got Talent Judge and Mis-Teeq member Alesha Dixon.

Pioneer has announced that it will be releasing Platinum Editions of its top of the range pro-DJ gear the CDJ-2000 nexus, DJM-900 nexus and RMX-1000.

The February instalment of the highly popular Pro Dance series from Mastermix has now been released. Pro Dance 61 is a 13 track CD containing some of the hottest dance tracks and remixes of pop chart floor-fillers around. The disc includes tracks by Avicii, Eric Prydz, Little Mix, Lawson, Rita Ora and Ke$ha.

Claims have emerged this week that pop group Girls Aloud will be splitting for good following their reunion tour.

Northampton based gear retailer Fabtronic has announced the fourth in its series of ‘Fabtronic Live!’ open evenings. After the huge turnout for their last CHAUVET event, the Fabtronic team have decided to invite the lighting brand back to take over their demonstration auditorium once again.

ADJ has announced the forthcoming release of the Mega Go Flood Par, a low-profile, wide-angle beam LED Par 38 that runs on a rechargeable lithium battery. It has been created to give DJs the freedom to create bright RGB colour washes virtually anywhere –even where there are no power connections.

The soundtrack to the critically acclaimed Les Miserables has topped the UK album chart. The release is the first cast recording to hit the top spot in the UK and Ireland since 1997’s ‘Evita’.

Irish rocker Bono has revealed the working title of U2's new album. The band have been recording ‘10 Reasons To Exist’, their 13th studio album, for the past few months.

UK based manufacturer Flare Audio has introduced the first product from its new ‘Space’ Technology speaker range. The unit aims to provide clarity, detail and eliminate resonance.

The poor weather conditions throughout many parts of the country are having a big impact on many people, mobile DJs included, and as a result this month’s NADJ South Central meeting has been postponed.

Indie band Mumford & Sons are up for a whopping 6 Grammys and 3 Brit awards, as well as planning the forthcoming release of their new single ‘Whispers In The Dark’.

Mastermix has announced the track listing for the February installment of its regular DJ only Pro Disc compilation of the hottest new and forthcoming chart tracks. Pro Disc 152 will feature new songs from the likes of Avicii, Taylor Swift, Leona Lewis and Rita Ora, as well as ‘Ghetto Baby’, the highly anticipated new release from from Cheryl Cole.

Lamba PLC has been manufacturing and distributing audio and lighting equipment for over sixty years and is the company behind the popular mobile DJ brand Kam. Lamba is currently looking for an energetic young person to assist their Area Sales Representative for the North of England and Scotland to help further the company’s growth.

The ‘Cry Me A River’ singer has posted a one-minute long video on YouTube to announce his highly-anticipated return to music. The clip, titled ‘I’m Ready’ discusses his extended break from the industry.

Reloop has announced the release of its new Airphones which are a combination of compact DJ headphones along with an active noise cancelling function, created especially for DJs on the go.

Rock legends Black Sabbath have announced the title of their hotly anticipated forthcoming album. The release, named ‘13’, will be the 19th album for the group and be available after the they complete their April/May tour.

Girl group Destiny’s Child will be releasing their first album in 8 years on the 28th of January. The compilation named ‘Love Songs’ is an unexpected album from the trio and features a collection of the girls’ most romantic hits as well as new track ‘Nuclear’ which is co-written by Pharrell Williams.

Scott Davies, Vice President of Marketing at the American DJ Group of Companies, has resigned his position and retired from the firm after more than 25 years of service.

Popular mobile DJ retailer and regular Pro Mobile advertiser CRS1 will host its 9th annual Mobile DJ Show open event tomorrow (Sunday the 13th of January) in Lacey Green, Buckinghamshire.

The first ever Pro Mobile conference will be held on Sunday the 17th and Monday the 18th of March 2013 and is a unique opportunity for anyone who is serious about DJing. As an added incentive, delegates who book before January the 31st will also receive a one-off discount from the full rate prices.

David Bowie has already gone straight to the iTunes number one with his single ‘Where Are We Now’, but the quirky pop legend won’t be able to hit the official number one spot due to a sales technicality.

Mobile DJs may want to start giving American folk band Haim a listen now that they are tipped to be the next big thing. The trio beat off competition from 14 other acts to win the coveted BBC Sound of 2013 award.