Guardian Music — Bust Craftacular, LondonThe coolness of crafts has come a long way, in part at least helped by shopping bonanzas such as this. The creation of New York-based feminist magazine Bust, the wares here celebrate DIY female creativity. More than 60 of Brit... more info

Altsounds — Launched by The Beatles in 1968, as the new outlet for their own recordings as well as the music of an eclectic roster of artists - James Taylor, Badfinger, Billy Preston, Mary Hopkin, Doris Troy, and Jackie Lomax among them - who were all person... more info

Guardian Music — Rumours that the conductor will make his operatic debut in 2015 may not be far-fetched, given how long he's been dreaming of itOK, so far it's just a rumour, but it could prove to be one of the biggest opera stories of the 21st century. And that's no... more info

Spinner.com — Ringo Starr had quite the 70th birthday celebration on July 7, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Not only did Paul McCartney join him for an onstage reunion in playing the occasion-appropriate Beatles song 'Birthday,' more than a dozen other mu... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Amd said... SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC Looking back at the World Cup 2010 and recalling some South African music, with a tribute to jazzman Robbie Jansen, who died on Wednesday. Robbie Jansen – Love Song For Forgotten People (1991) Tony Schilder Trio – ... more info

411 Mania — From Red Hot Chili Peppers' Blood Sugar Sex Magik and The Beatles Abbey Road to albums from Jimi Hendrix, Pixies and more, 411 continues its look at the greatest summer albums ever! more info

Mjsbigblog — Here’s an update from the United Nations Foundation regarding the money raised from Kris Allen’s mini-fundraiser on American Idol last February. Good job, everyone. Read more HERE: Washington, D.C. (Vocus/PRWEB ) July 8, 2010 ... more info

The Newsroom — Former Beatles star Ringo celebrates his 70th birthday with a little peace and love. more info

ContactMusic — RINGO STARR's 70th birthday celebrations ended in Fab Four style on Wednesday night (07Jul10) when the drummer's former BEATLES bandmate PAUL MCCARTNEY joined him onstage at... more info

MTV.com News — Duo fittingly sang the Beatles' 'Birthday,' following an all-star rendition of 'With a Little Help From My Friends.'By James Montgomery Ringo Starr performs while celebrating his 70th birthday Wednesday Photo: Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images In h... more info