The Mirror — The Get Lucky hitmaker was 'stunned' by the tragic news about the Wham! singer more info

The Daily Mail — Producer Nile tweeted his shock as he was pictured filming a documentary about the star in his Hampstead pad in north London two days before. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Also: The English Beat, Paul Collins, and Dave Hause. Continue reading… more info

KEXP Seattle — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have announced next year’s inductees, and the list includes Seattle’s own Pearl Jam, along with Tupac Shakur, Journey, Yes, Electric Light Orchestra, and Joan Baez. Nile Rodgers will receive the Award For Musical Ex... more info

New York Times — With 11 failed nominations for his band, the guitarist and producer talks about receiving an award for excellence from the Cleveland institution. more info

Idolator — Chic’s 11th nomination was not a charm. more info

MSN Music — The late rapper Tupac Shakur and Seattle-based rockers Pearl Jam lead a class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees that also include folkie Joan Baez and 1970s favorites Journey, Yes and Electric Light Orchestra.The rock hall also said Tuesday it ... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The rock hall also said it would give a special award to Nile Rodgers, whose disco-era band Chic failed to make the cut after its 11th time nominated. more info

New York Times — The class of 2017 also includes Journey, Electric Light Orchestra and Yes, and a special honor goes to Chic’s Nile Rodgers. more info

Uncut — It's About Time will be released to coincide with the 40-year anniversary of the band’s formation Nile Rodgers It's About Time will be released to coincide with the 40-year anniversary of the band’s formation The post Nile Rodgers announces... more info