Guardian Music — Roundhouse, LondonFar from the bitch being back, the interviews given by Elton John in advance of the opening night of the Electric Proms stressed a calmer, gentler Sir Reginald Dwight of Pinner. Managing to hold his famously waspish tongue, he seeme... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Hunter said... Norah Jones - The Greatest Hits (2008) Sheryl Crow - Detours 2008 Neil Diamond - Ultimate Collection - 1999 Secondhand Rock and Roll Band Rachael Warwick Anglo Americana Memphis Rockabilly Band - Bertha Lou Raul Midon-AWorld Within A W... more info

The Telegraph — Neil Diamond's Dreams is downbeat but uplifting. Rating: * * * * more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Herbie Hancock was enthusing in black tie and Neil Diamond was conspicuously inconspicuous in a sea of silver-haired tuxedoed men and immaculately glamorous women. more info

E! Online — Remember Mark Salling's cover of Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" on last season on Glee? Well, Puck's topping himself this week with a cover of "Only the Good Die... more info

All About Jazz — Like the various sports halls of fame, the one devoted to rock and roll also announces a long list of nominees from which are culled the eventual inductees. This year's honor roll of 15 artists vying for a place in the Hall of Fame includes nine retu... more info

All About Jazz — By Mark Saleski OK, so let's get the list over with quickly. Here are your 2011 nominees for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Alice Cooper, Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi, Chic, Neil Diamond, Donovan, Dr. John, J. Geils Band, LL Cool J, Darlen... more info

The Culture Of Me — (photo by Jeff Millies) Chicago alternative rock outfit Urge Overkill are releasing a new record after about fifteen years of relative inactivity. The band have been unfortunately stuck in the bargain bins of music shops and only really having the ca... more info

All About Jazz — By Mark Saleski OK, so let's get the list over with quickly. Here are your 2011 nominee's for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Alice Cooper, Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi, Chic, Neil Diamond, Donovan, Dr. John, J. Geils Band, LL Cool J, Darle... more info

Perez Hilton — Pretty impressive! The list of 15 artists nominated to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are Alice Cooper, Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi, Chic, Neil Diamond, Donovan, Dr. John, J. Geils Band, LL Cool J, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, Donna Summer,... more info