Guardian Music — The Kooples brand that is turning heads in France has even inspired a political spoof posterSitting on a leather sofa in their Paris headquarters in the Place Vendôme, one of the most expensive squares in the French capital, the Elicha brothers are ... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicIn the newsJohn Peel's record collection goes onlineCourtney Love loses rights to Kurt Cobain's imageDuran Duran to represent England in Olympics opening concertThe xx announce three intimate UK ... more info

Chorus.fm — *Bob Dylan* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/tags/bob%20dylan/) will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/bob-dylan-will-receive-presidential-medal-of-freedom-20120427). more info

Guardian Music — Singer will be awarded presidential medal of freedom for 'significant impact on American culture' over five decadesJust weeks before his 71st birthday, Bob Dylan is to be awarded with America's highest civilian honour, the presidential medal of freed... more info

Guardian Music — Toast to Freedom will go on sale this week performed by supergroup of musicians and celebrities to mark Amnesty anniversaryA supergroup of prominent artists and performers are to release a song on Thursday as part of celebrations to commemorate Amnes... more info

The Newsroom — The latest celebrity and entertainment headlines including Bob Dylan to receive U.S. Medal of Freedom, Kylie Minogue to perform with BBC Concert Orchestra and a film about Cuban boat people wins Tribeca Film Fest. more info

411 Mania — Highest honor for a civilian... more info

Guardian Music — The former White Stripes star shouldn't be decried for his supposed attitudes but celebrated for his masculinityA rather curious posting appeared over on the Atlantic's entertainment pages this week. Titled Jack White's Women Problem, it set out the ... more info

Starpulse — Bob Dylan is to be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama. The singer/songwriter is among 13 recipients to receive this year's award - America's highest civilia... more info

Sky News — Music legend Bob Dylan is to be honoured by US President Barack Obama with America's highest civilian award. more info