Guardian Music — The yellow and black logo Andy Warhol designed for the Velvet Underground perfectly captured their debut album's decadent beauty. So why drag it through the courts?It's sad to see one of the great creative partnerships of the 20th century being picke... more info

Guardian Music — Judge dismisses lawsuit by New York band over rights to banana image on their 1967 album sleeveA judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit by the Velvet Underground, over the rights to the iconic banana image that featured on their debut album. The band ... more info

ContactMusic — Velvet Underground stars Lou Reed and John Cale have been dealt a setback in their court battle over the use of the bands iconic banana logo The pioneering 1960s rockers launched legal action against officials at the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Vi... more info

Consequence of Sound — Another Florida-based festival gives it a go. more info

Perez Hilton — Bucketfuls of congratulations to you both!! One of our FAVE musicians Rufus Wainwright married his longtime theater-producing beau Jorn Weisbrodt Thursday in Montauk, N.Y.! It seems the two dashing gents exchanged vows surrounded by a myriad of high-... more info

ContactMusic — Singer Rufus Wainwright married his longterm partner Jorn Weisbrodt at his home in Montauk New York on Thursday 23Aug12 The star wed the theatre producer in front of around 250 guests including music legend Lou Reed actress Julianne... more info

Guardian Music — He's been the fairest of them all at compiling the RR playlist. Now, for his final topic, Jon Dennis reflects on your suggestionsIt's been my privilege to compile the Readers Recommend playlist since the beginning of last year. And what is the playli... more info

Impose Magazine — Options: Arrington de Dionysio of Old Time Relijun Charlie Salas-Humara of Panther Ryan Patterson of Coliseum Cassie Ramone of the Vivian Girls Kim Schifino of Matt & Kim Breck Brunson of the Apes Edward B. Gieda III of An Albatross Lou Reed ... more info

Guardian Music — Royal Festival Hall, LondonOne song in, a foolhardy masochist dares to commit heckler's hara-kiri. "Louder!" he shouts at Lou Reed. "Not loud enough for ya, asshole?" the septuagenarian God of Grump barks back, to thankful cheers that age and frailty... more info

Guardian Music — Let us know about the performances you've attended at this year's Meltdown festivalThe Meltdown festival takes place at London's Southbank Centre this year from 1-12 August, and features performances from Elizabeth Fraser, Joan As Police Woman and Lo... more info