Rolling Stone — Smokey Robinson will receive the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, The New York Times reports. The Motown legend will be the eighth recipient of the award, joining a group of luminaries that includes Willie Nelson, Billy ... more info

Consequence of Sound — All while YouTube's chief product officer says the music industry's future is "brighter than ever." more info

Popdose —   What can you really say that hasn’t already been said about Paul McCartney?  This isn’t some “rock critic” trying to dissect the now 46-year solo career of the greatest (still living) pop musician of all time; this is simply an assessment... more info

Rolling Stone — If New Orleans is the source of America's greatest musical gumbo, Allen Toussaint was one of our master chefs. Before his death last year, Toussaint had worked with numerous local heroes, including Ernie K-Doe and Dr. John, and added some Crescent Ci... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen took part in a press conference at this year's Hellfest on June 19 in Clisson, France. You can now watch the question-and-answer session below. Speaking about how she has evolved as a solo artist following her 2... more info

MSN Music — Dave Grohl's party stories are way better than your party stories. Case in point: The episode he recounted during a solo performance Wednesday night at the Cannes Lions festival. Between songs, Grohl told the audience about partying with Taylor S... more info

Time — He even goes so far as to call her "Batman" more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Taylor Swift turned superheroine for a high Dave Grohl by saving him from complete embarrassment during a gig in front of Sir Paul McCartney. more info

411 Mania — A great story... more info

NME — Swift stepped in for an impromptu jam session more info