ContactMusic — Former Happy Mondays star Bez has thrown his hat into the world of politics by announcing his plans to run as a Member of Parliament for his native... more info

NME — The dancer and all-round hedonist will run for MP in hometown of Salford more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — This week's dig at Liam's marriage to Nicole Appleton was just the latest in a long line of attempts by Williams to antagonise the Gallagher brothers. We recall five of the best."Would anybody like to see me fight Liam?" taunted Robbie Williams at 20... more info

Starpulse — Happy Mondays star Bez is in mourning after a close friend was stabbed to death on Sunday (28Jul13). Robert Jackson was killed at his home in Manchester, England. His 13-year-old daughter Ayeshea ... more info

78s — Es ist Zeit, eine Lanze für die unrühmliche Kunst des Kompilierens zu brechen. Das britische Elektro-Duo Psychemagik beherrscht sie in Vollendung.  Es ist eigentlich eine triviale Erkenntnis, welche das Konzept der Kompilation interessant macht: M... more info

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