VH1 News — Kanye West, Lil Wayne and T-Pain took home BMI Award trophies, while George Clinton was honored as the 2009 BMI Icon. more info

Rollo & Grady — Soopasoul - It’s Just Begun, Pt. 2 Basement Freaks - Urban Junkie George Clinton & Family - Rat Kissed the Cat Bookmark It Hide Sites more info

Guardian Music — Protesters in Dublin were furious about the time it took to dismantle Bono's massive stage 'claw'Considering their reputation as the most socially aware band on the planet, U2 have been doing their best to inflame at least one section of society with... more info

AllHipHop — Funk pioneer George Clinton will be honored at this year’s annual BMI Urban Awards ceremony organizers announced today (July 28).   The event, which takes place in September, honors the top Urban songwriters that belong to BMI, one of the ol... more info

Buffalo News, New York — George Clinton is one of those guys who often gets labeled a genius. more info

JamBase — OUR WEDNESDAY NOD TO WORK AND WORKIN' IT CONTINUES George Clinton Each Wednesday JamBase wants to give you a couple sonic tidbits to help you make it through to the weekend. Last week, we offered up Merle Haggard and Merle Travis for your hump d... more info

A Deeper Shade of Soul — I watched the Michael Jackson memorial show on Tuesday and was pleasantly surprised with how well it came off. The tributes were heartfelt and authentic, and the musical performances, for the most part, worked. It did him justice, unlike the disast... more info

Stereogum — From their love of psychedelic rock and stoner funk to their chunky aviators and half-buttoned polyester shirts, NYC octet the Phenomenal Hand Clap Band are hopelessly devoted to a kitschy '70s revival that might never happen. But it makes for a pret... more info