Stopcryingyourheartout.com — During this backstage interview with Absolute Radio's Geoff Lloyd, Paul reveals that he's turned down an MBE. The Modfather looks back at past festivals, including the first V Festival. He tells Geoff that they've changed because people just want to ... more info

Guardian Music — Music lovers prepare to see the likes of Paul Weller, Pet Shop Boys and Kings of Leon, as this year's V festival gets going at two sites, in Staffordshire and Essex. See the best images from Hylands Park in Colchester here more info

NME — Virgin boss introduces 'The Modfather' onstage at Chelmsford more info

NME — Kasabian, Prodigy, Florence & The Machine also playing the bash more info

ContactMusic — Rock icons PAUL WELLER and NOEL GALLAGHER left onlookers disappointed with their antics on Monday (16Aug10), when the two musicians shunned booze for a quaint chat over a cup... more info

NME — Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller, Pixie Lott – your music gossip spot more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Starbucks may be the most ubiquitous coffee chain on the high street.But for these two icons of popular music, a greasy spoon is more than adequate for catching up on each others news.Oasis star Noel Gallagher, 43, enjoyed a brew with Paul Weller aka... more info

Gigwise — Band will join Modfather during November and December... more info

I Like Music — The Modfather is due to headline the Summer Madness Festival on August 29th 2010, taking place at Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight more info

Altsounds — Double A side "Fast Car / Slow Traffic" / "Andromeda" will be the next single release from Paul Weller's overwhelmingly critically acclaimed hit album "Wake Up The Nation" which has been hailed as the best album of his career. Released on Septembe... more info