Guardian Music — The former Beatle receives the prestigious award at the White House and performs a special concert featuring Stevie Wonder, the Jonas Brothers and others more info

Stereogum — Paul McCartney received the third Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song yesterday, an award that went to Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder in its previous years. He accepted the award from President Obama, then did a few songs himself (inclu... more info

Guardian Music — Sir Paul McCartney serenades Michelle Obama before being presented with Gershwin Prize for Popular Song at White HouseSir Paul McCartney had been itching to perform a certain song at the White House, and he seized the moment when it arrived.The forme... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop mogul/producer Dr. Dre will be honored by ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) during an invitation-only event this June in Los Angeles. ASCAP will honor Dr. Dre with the ASCAP Founders Award during t... more info

411 Mania — Stevie pays his respects to an old friend... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson Michael Jackson had some unexpected company drop by this weekend -- a surprise visit from his close friend Stevie Wonder . TMZ has confirmed that the singer and three of ... more info

Twangville — As a preview to an upcoming mini tour, Warren Hood played an unannounced show last week at Amnesia Bar in San Francisco.  Featuring his new band, the Goods, the brief-but-very-enjoyable show covered a wider range of material than Warren’s backgrou... more info

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MTV.com News — 'You don't have to make everything personal, but that project was,' he says of movie he lost 50 pounds for.By Shaheem Reid 50 Cent Photo: G-Unit The shocking photos that appeared earlier this week of a dramatically gaunt 50 Cent is just ano... more info

Guardian Music — Exclusive Gorillaz step in to the breach after U2 pull out of Glastonbury 2010, saying: 'It was us or the Beatles, and they split up years ago'In the middle of Blur's triumphant performance at the Glastonbury festival last year, Damon Albarn fell to ... more info