The Independent — Former Happy Mondays star Bez today lost his appeal against conviction for assault - and was warned he would be re-arrested in the dock if he did not calm down. more info

The Mirror — Former Happy Mondays star Bez is due back in court to appeal against his conviction for assault on his ex-girlfriend in Manchester. more info

Guardian Music — What happened to all the moshing at indie shows? The indie professor reckons it's down to people protecting their iPhones ...I grew up on a diet of live gigs around the north-west – the Stone Roses, the Happy Mondays, the Fall, New Order, etc. The ... more info

The Vinyl Villain — Thanks to everyone who contributed to the charity over the past few days. Hugely appreciate your support. And although I've enjoyed having a few days off, it is good to be back.TVV turns four years old later this week. There have been times over tha... more info

Guardian Music — Pete Doherty was terrified, the Stones were defiant – and Lil' Wayne carried on recording. As George Michael goes to prison, Tim Jonze takes a rollcall of jailhouse rockersGeorge Michael's chequered history with motor vehicles finally caught up wi... more info

Scotsman.com — Former Happy Mondays star Bez has had his appeal against a conviction for assaulting his ex-girlfriend adjourned. more info

NME — Plus Noel Gallagher slams indie stars and Alice Cooper backs Wayne Rooney – your music gossip stop more info

ContactMusic — HAPPY MONDAYS star BEZ has been released from prison after serving just two weeks of a month-long sentence.The British dancer/percussionist walked free from... more info

The Vinyl Villain — ....you're a weirdo.And a song title that I always spell wrongly as it breaks the 'i before the e, except after c' rule that was drummed into me as a kid at primary school 40 years ago.The Charlatans, contrary to what many folk think, are not from Ma... more info

Guardian Music — Former Happy Mondays star sentenced to four weeks in jail after defying magistrate in court outburstBez will spend four weeks in jail after a dramatic outburst at Manchester magistrates court. The former Happy Mondays dancer and tambourine-shaker, wh... more info