The surviving members of the Beastie Boys have won $1.7 million (£1.01 million) in their copyright lawsuit against Monster Beverage Corp.
The case centred on a video created by the corporation which used five Beastie Boys songs in a "Beastie Boys Megamix" and flashed the message "RIP MCA" on screen to promote a show in 2012 without the band's knowledge or permission. The late Adam 'MCA' Yauch stated in his will that his likeness or art, including his work with the Beastie Boys, was not to be used for advertising purposes.
Morrissey has pulled another show on his current American tour.
The singer was recently forced to cancel a gig in Atlanta, Georgia after being struck down by illness and he has now postponed tomorrow's show (June 6) at the Revel Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. A statement on Morrissey's Facebook page says the gig will now take place at the same venue on June 22.
Robert Plant has responded to Jimmy Page's claim that he is "fed up" with the singer for delaying plans for reunion shows by saying the guitarist needs to "have a good rest".
The band last played together in December 2007 at London's O2 Arena, but singer Plant has ruled out the possibility of a follow-up concert any time soon.
Jeff Tweedy has released a new song, "I'll Sing It", taken from his forthcoming album, Sukierae.
According to Glide, the album is released on September 16 through Tweedy's own dBpm Records.
Sukierae contains 20 new songs, performed by Tweedy along with his 18-year-old son, drummer Spencer.
The stage times for this month's Glastonbury festival have been revealed.
Scroll down for information on the timings for the Pyramid Stage, Other Stage, West Holts Stage, The Park Stage, John Peel Stage Acoustic Tent and Avalon Stage. Glastonbury 2014 takes place on Worthy Farm over June 27-29, with the gates to festival opening on June 25.
Pyramid Stage
Friday
Arcade Fire 22.00-23.45
Elbow 20.00-21.15
Lily Allen 18.30-19.30
Rudimental 16.45-17.45
De La Soul 15.15-16.15
Rodrigo y Gabriela 13.45-14.45
The War on Drugs 12.30-13.15
Michael Stipe has revealed his first new music since REM split in 2011.
Stipe has soundtracked a film called The Cold Lands, which is directed by his friend Tom Gilroy. "This is, in fact, the first thing that I’ve done musically since REM disbanded. So, of course, I wanted it to be for something that meant a lot to me. That was important... I knew I wasn’t going to sing, so that made it easier," said Stipe to
Jack White has released a video for the lead single and title track off his new album, Lazaretto.
Scroll down to the watch it.
The video is directed by Jonas & François, the French directing team whose credits including Kanye West, Depeche Mode and Muse.
A 7” vinyl single of “Lazaretto”, featuring the exclusive non-album b-side cover of Elvis Presley's "Power of My Love”, is available to pre-order.
The Beatles' debut feature film, A Hard Day's Night, is to be re-released to commemorate its 50th anniversary.
A new poster has been designed to accompany the re-release, which you can see at the top of the story.
The A Hard Day's Night 50th anniversary restoration will have an extended run at London's BFI Southbank from July 4, with a special preview and talk with director Richard Lester on July 3.
Nick Cave has announced he will play three special solo piano sets after advanced screenings of a new documentary about the singer, 20,000 Days On Earth.
Rolling Stone reports that Cave will play after screenings in Los Angeles (July 10), Montreal (August 1) and New York (August 4). He will also participate in Q+As at the same shows.
