Stereogum — Jay Z just became the first rapper to be nominated for the Songwriters Hall Of Fame since its inception in 1969. Jay was among the 24 nominees announced this week, which also include Max Martin, Madonna, George Michael, Sly Stone, Cat Stevens, Bryan ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Boos and cheers for Yusuf/Cat Stevens Randy Lewis writes that in his “emotionally and spiritually rich” recent L.A. concert, Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, “quickly jumped over the quarter-century he devoted to pursuing... more info

Stereogum — Cat Stevens has welcomed a variety of special guests to the stage throughout the course of his current tour. Jack White joined the singer onstage in Nashville, as did Will Oldham, and Eddie Vedder performed “Father And Son” with Stevens at Global... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Perhaps it’s relatively easy to put on a show as thoroughly engaging, and emotionally and spiritually rich, as the one Yusuf, the former Cat Stevens, pulled off Thursday at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Just write a couple of dozen emi... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Perhaps it’s relatively easy to put on a show as thoroughly engaging, and emotionally and spiritually rich, as the one Yusuf, the former Cat Stevens, pulled off Thursday at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Just write a couple of dozen emi... more info

Consequence of Sound — Plus, Bonnie "Prince" Billy lent a hand during the encore. more info

Stereogum — Jack White joined Cat Stevens onstage last night at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to perform “Where Do The Children Play.” It was Stevens’ first Nashville show in 40 years, and White wasn’t the only guest he brought on stage. Will Oldham —... more info

Consequence of Sound — Omnipresent Pearl Jam frontman surfaced to help Stevens do his hit single "Father and Son". more info

Stereogum — Eddie Vedder popped up all over the place at yesterday’s Global Citizen Fest. He joined Coldplay frontman Chris Martin onstage in New York’s Central Park to play a surprise covers set, and he also teamed up with Cat Stevens to sing his 1970 hit �... more info

New York Times — The singer, who is now named Yusaf Islam, performed in his show, “A Cat’s Attic,” at the Beacon Theater. more info