Stereogum — On this day in 1981 an ambitious cable television network debuted with footage of the Apollo 11 launch and a promise from then unknown video jockey Mark Goodman that “you’ll never look at music the same way again.” Then Rod Stewart and contempo... more info

ContactMusic — Mick Hucknall feels for his The Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood because the former alcoholic can't join in drinking sessions with the rest of the band. The Stay With Me hitmakers reunited last year (10) and hired Simply Red's Hucknall to take Rod Stewart'... more info

ContactMusic — The Faces believe their reunion "saved" Ronnie Wood. The 'Stay With Me' hitmakers got back together last year - with Mick Hucknall replacing original frontman Rod Steward and Glen Matlock in place of late bassist Ronnie Lane - and the new singer is c... more info

Guardian Music — Pioneer of insurance cover for entertainers and rock musiciansWillie Robertson, who has died of cancer aged 67, virtually single-handedly created insurance cover for entertainers in the 1970s, when he introduced non-appearance and equipment cover for... more info

ContactMusic — Kevin Spacey and Rod Stewart were among the stars who turned out to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Charles, Prince Of Wales' charity earlier this month (Jul11). The Prince's Trust was founded by the British royal in 1976 to help young people, and ... more info

ContactMusic — Kimberly Stewart, the British model and daughter of rocker Rod Stewart, braved the 4th July heat as she showed off her baby-bump while stepping out in Malibu. Donning a blue cotton maxi dress, Kimberly wowed passers-by with her stylish figure despite... more info

ContactMusic — The Faces rocker Ian Mclagan has denied rumours Rod Stewart was cut out of the legendary band's reunion after demanding the majority share of the profits. The Stay With Me hitmakers reunited last year (10) but took on former Simply Red singer Mick Hu... more info

ContactMusic — Stevie Nicks has Rod Stewart's daughter Kimberly to thank for the success of her latest album - because it was her idea for the Fleetwood Mac star to tour with her dad. Nicks has had somewhat of a career revival in recent months and she thinks a lot ... more info

Guardian Music — Missed Glastonbury? It's not too late – more or less every minute of it was uploaded somewhere, finds Chris SalmonAfter the effort required to trudge through the thick, sticky mud, anyone who managed to see all the acts they'd hoped to at Glasto... more info

VH1 Blog — The Hard Rock brand, which encompasses restaurants, hotels and casinos, turned 40 years young over the weekend. In honor of the momentous anniversary, tens of thousands of fans turned out for the three-day Hard Rock Calling festival, held in London�... more info