Mercury News, California — In this pop culture smackdown, we ask readers to defend or denounce iconic songs by Bette Midler, Journey, Barry Manilow, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder and Led Zeppelin. more info

TMZ — Protecting Sir Paul McCartney is no laughing matter -- and last night his bodyguard threatened to open a major can of whoopass on photogs ... in the form of a stun gun.The altercation went down right after Sir Paul and Dave Grohl were wrapping… ... more info

ContactMusic — Liam Gallagher has fired Beady Eye's music manager.The band's frontman drafted in music impresario Scott Rodger - who also manages Sir Paul McCartney... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Former Britpop rivals won Music Moment Of The Year for Teenage Cancer Trust duet at NME Awards 2014 (February 26)Damon Albarn, who collected the Award For Innovation at the NME Awards 2014 with Austin, Texas last night (February 26), has said that he... more info

NME — Songwriter's Songwriter admits sneaking falsehoods into music press during acceptance speech more info

NME — US trio won Best International Band at NME Awards with Austin, Texas (February 26) more info

ContactMusic — Drenge were nervous about performing in front of Sir Paul McCartney at the NME Awards last night (26.02.14).The two-piece grunge band - made up of... more info

Sky News — Sir Paul McCartney, the Arctic Monkeys and Blondie take home the major honours at this year's awards show. more info

The Independent — Three years after “retiring” from the music industry, Lily Allen crowned her comeback after beating David Bowie, Sir Paul McCartney and Kanye West to be named Best Solo Artist at the NME awards.     more info

The Telegraph — Arctic Monkeys win five NME Awards, while Paul McCartney, Morrissey, Lily Allen and Blondie are also winners     more info