Guardian Music — Few musical reunions are anything better than schmaltzy and many are far worse. But I still long for the Smiths to returnAs a Grease fan, I approached the news that John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John have reunited for a charity with cautious optimi... more info

Nialler9 — Chucklevision galore featuring fake Stone Roses, Noel Gallagher, Sean Ryder and Bez and Bobby Gillespie. So funny. Also featuring Peter Serafinowicz as Morrissey and Simon Cowell. more info

Guardian Music — This Saturday's Guardian comes with a free copy of Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches. But which Happy Mondays song is best?In case you haven't noticed, Happy Mondays are back. To celebrate their return, this Saturday we're giving away their classic al... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Vanity Fair finds a surprising connection between Winnie the Pooh and the Rolling Stones. WBEZ's Alison Cuddy interviews cartoonist Daniel Clowes. At the New Yorker, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lists her favorite albums. The Book C... more info

Guardian Music — Brixton Academy, LondonIf you discount his propensity for using the f-word, you could call Shaun Ryder a solid citizen these days. The Happy Mondays' leader is slim, drug-free and touchingly happy to be back together with the "original" lineup of his... more info

Guardian Music — A trip to the landfill reveals another indie band content to turn over the Stones of the past and see what Beatles scurry beneathHometown: Manchester.The lineup: Josh Goddard (vocals, guitar), Phil Nixon (lead guitar), Drew Palmer (bass), Duncan Cric... more info

ContactMusic — Happy Mondays dancer Bez pulled out of the cult bands upcoming reunion tour because years of bouncing around on stage has left him with a debilitating groin injury The percussionist ruled himself out of performing with the Step On hitmakers when they... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — 'They're great musicians with great songs', says Gallagher.Noel Gallagher has said The Stone Roses' Heaton Park reunion gigs are "going to be mega".The former Oasis man has said he is looking forward to the historic gigs, which are due to take place ... more info

Gigwise — Shaun Ryder also reveals dancer Bez will join reunion, despite previous denials more info

ContactMusic — Happy Mondays star Bez is set to be a grandfather The dancer and percussionist became an integral member of the cult British band during their heyday in the early 1990s and was expected to hit the road with them when they reunite for a tour in May 12... more info