Time — Sorry, N.W.A., Chic, The Smiths and Sting. Maybe next year! more info

Stereogum — The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame just announced this year’s class of inductees, and it’s mostly a surprising group in how unsurprising it is. There are certainly worthy artists going in this year. Lou Reed, already an inductee thanks to the Velvet ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Lou Reed at Tibet House benefit in 2012 (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin) When you started playing little punk clubs in California, I imagine the furthest thing from your mind was the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We've known... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Lou Reed, Green Day, Ringo Starr, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Joan Jett will be welcomed into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the 2015 class of inductees along with influential blues bandleader Paul Butterfield, R&B singer-songwriter Bill Wither... more info

Stereogum — Joan Jett recruited a whole bunch of people to appear in her women’s rights PSA that encourages people to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. “There are candidates running for office this November that have backwards views on women’s rights... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Dana (distortion) Yavin One of the most moving parts of the evening was Kathleeen Hanna's speech about you before her performance. She talked about how you helped her during a difficult part in her life. She also told... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Joan Jett at Riot Fest Chicago 2013 (more by Kirstie Shanley) The annual Little Kids Rock benefit gala (which Brian Wilson played last year) happens this year at NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom on October 23 and honors Joan Jett. Green Day's... more info

Pop Candy — Wednesday's headlines also include Conor Oberst, the Wachowskis and Devo. more info

Stereogum — This past weekend, HBO aired the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame’s 2014 Induction Ceremony, including the induction of Nirvana and subsequent performances, and a video of the entire Nirvana segment has surfaced online. The ceremony contains performances... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Joan Jett has settled her trademark infringement lawsuit against the owners of a popular lingerie brand.Last year (13), the singer claimed... more info