BBC News - UK — Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt describe being appointed OBEs as the most "exceptional" moment of their musical careers. more info

Sky News — After an impressive career spanning more than 40 years, the two remaining original members of Status Quo have been awarded OBEs by the Queen. more info

The Mirror — Status Quo's Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi swapped double denim for smart suits today when they were OBEs by the Queen. more info

The Mirror — Status Quo rockers Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt have described being awarded OBEs by the Queen as the most "exceptional" moment of their musical careers. more info

NME — Status Quo and Keane are also set to play arboretum more info

Status Quo are the latest act to sign up for The Summer Pops Festival, performing at the Echo Arena on Friday 9 July 2010. more info

Guardian Music — As We Are the World is re-recorded to aid victims of the Haiti quake, Esther Addley looks back at other fundraising singles – both good and badWell, you can't knock the sentiment – so I'm not going to try. Fair play to Quincy Jones and ... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Rockers Status Quo have cancelled three shows after singer/guitarist Rick Parfitt fell ill. more info

ContactMusic — British rockers STATUS QUO have cancelled three shows after singer/guitarist RICK PARFITT fell ill.The band was due to play two concerts in Ipswich, England this... more info

The Mirror — There were fears last night for the health of Status Quo's Rick Parfitt after the group cancelled three shows. more info