BBC News - UK — Ricky Gervais reveals he was exchanging emails with David Bowie two weeks before his death but that Bowie kept his illness secret. more info

Stereogum — Yeah Yeah Yeahs have been on “a bit of a hiatus” since the release of Mosquito in 2013. “We have to wait to get the urge, get that itch,” Karen O told NME in 2014. “The time needs to be right and we’re OK waiting for that, I think.” Wel... more info

The Mirror — Prince and Victoria Wood joined singer David Bowie, actor Alan Rickman, presenter Terry Wogan, comedian Ronnie Corbett and magician Paul Daniels more info

Consequence of Sound — The rock trio hit the stage for the first time together since December 2014. more info

Rolling Stone — Last October, Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman and new mother Karen O told Rolling Stone she was in "babyland at the moment" and focusing more on her personal life than professional endeavors. "It's just waiting to see how everything works out with s... more info

Stereogum — Last weekend, reunited Coachella headliners LCD Soundsystem paid tribute to David Bowie. Last night, sadly, they were forced to mourn another fallen musical legend. Near the beginning of their set, they covered Prince’s “Controversy,” which mad... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — On April 15, Higher Purpose Events hosted "Rock For Reason", a benefit concert for The Boys And Girls Club Of Placer County. Higher Purpose Events and Pat Martin's All Stars brought together the musical talents of the following: * Jeff Keith, Brian ... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Noel Gallagher has been inducted into the hall of fame at a famous Glasgow concert venue.The Oasis singer was added to the list of celebrities in the Barrowlands Hall of Fame on Thursday night after performing at the Hydro.Noel was given a glass trop... more info

CNN Showbiz — The last few years have taken a serious toll on the 1980s top musicians: Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, David Bowie and now Prince. more info

MSN Music — This has been a tough year for the music industry more info