CNN Showbiz — The estate of Jimi Hendrix has released a new statement speaking out against a biopic purported to star Outkast's André 3000 as the iconic guitarist. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — When it was announced that André Benjamin – better known as Outkast’s André 3000 -- would be portraying iconic guitarist Jimi Hendrix in a biopic, it finally put to rest years of rumors of who would channel the psychedelic rocker on the big scr... more info

Guardian Music — Unless estate is granted 'full participation', the film-makers cannot use original Hendrix recordingsThe makers of a planned Jimi Hendrix biopic, to star André 3000 as the revolutionary guitarist, have hit an obstacle in the form of the Hendrix esta... more info

Guardian Music — A cut-price sampler album opened the doors of perception to those with a yearning for 'progressive' musicIt cost 14s 11d (just under 75p) and changed my life. The Rock Machine Turns You On, a cut-price sampler of new tracks from the CBS label, was th... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicMCA RIPAdam Yauch of the Beastie Boys has died aged 47Tributes pour in from Beastie Boys fans around the webAdam Yauch and the indestructible spirit of the Beastie BoysFive clips and your memorie... more info

411 Mania — Is Nirvana the last great rock band? Should the Beastie Boys continue without Adam Yauch? Is Andre 3000 a good choice to play Jimi Hendrix? 411's Chad Webb and Chris Bell debate these topics and more in this week's 411 Fact or Fiction: Music! more info

Gigwise — Andre 3000-starring project is not sanctioned by Hendrix estate more info

Gigwise — New movie project is not sanctioned by Hendrix estate - despite filming having started more info

411 Mania — The film's moving forward without the approval of Hendrix's estate… more info

Starpulse — Representatives of Jimi Hendrix's estate have condemned plans for Andre 3000's upcoming biopic of the guitar legend, accusing the filmmakers of moving forward with the project without gaining offic... more info