Guardian Music — Activists, artists and foreign dignitaries among the recipients to receive the highest civilian honor in the United StatesRenowned singer-songwriter and Victoria's Secret spokesman Bob Dylan joins the ranks of Warren Buffett, Stephen Hawking and Geor... more info

Guardian Music — He was a seminal influence on punk, a ferociously funny performance poet. Over martinis, John Cooper Clarke tells Simon Hattenstone why he's backJohn Cooper Clarke is pleading with the photographer. Not outside, please. It's windy and the great punk ... more info

Perez Hilton — This is soooo up his alley! Robert Pattinson has just signed on to appear in an upcoming project about '70s rock band The Band. The legendary band, who played with Bob Dylan was founded in the 1960s by the late Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, Richard Manue... more info

Guardian Music — Who needs Glasto? We have 12 good reasons why 2012's festival season will be one to rememberMADCHESTER RAVES ONThe reformation of baggy heroes the Stone Roses to play T in the Park and V (as well as their own Manchester shows) is the story of the sum... more info

Guardian Music — Glastonbury might not be happening this year, but there are plenty big fests not to be missedBeach Break LiveWhen 14-18 JuneWhere Pembrey Country Park, CarmarthenshireWhat A late spring break-style party for UK students with a mix of top dance, urban... more info

Guardian Music — For sunshine and good tunes in places further afield, here are the best summer festivals taking place across the ChannelBalaton SoundWhen 12-15 JulyWhere Zamárdi, HungaryWhat Electronic music on the shores of Lake BalatonWho Gossip, Carl Cox, David ... more info

Dlisted — Patti Labelle (68) Mark Ballas (26) Will Sasso (37) John C. Reilly (47) Kristin Scott Thomas (52) Roseanne Cash (57) Alfred Molina (59) Sybil Danning (60) Jim Broadbent (63) Priscilla Presley (67) Bob Dylan (71) Tommy Chong (74) more info

Chorus.fm — Today is *Bob Dylan (http://www.absolutepunk.net/artists/showlink.php?do=showdetails&l=30002)*'s 21st birthday. And by 21st, I mean 70th. Have a good one, Mr. Dylan. more info

Guardian Music — It's Rumer week at guardian.co.uk/music. She's taking over the Old Music blog to talk about her favourite songs, and on Thursday we've got an exclusive interview lined up as well as a special live stream for you. First up, she takes a look at a class... more info

Topix — Willie Nelson smiles as he performs his first song Saturday, July 25, 2009, during The Bob Dylan Show at Harbor Park in Norfolk. more info