Starpulse — The Roots star Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson has adopted a vegan diet in a bid to extend his life expectancy. The drummer is known for his bulky build, but he's decided to embark on a healthy eating... more info

Starpulse — Hip-hop star Ahmir '?uestlove' Thompson has become a partner in a new fashion company specializing in hooded clothing. The Roots drummer has teamed up with entrepreneur Peter Shapiro to open the H... more info

ContactMusic — The Roots star Ahmir UESTLOVE THOMPSON has adopted a vegan diet in a bid to extend his life expectancy The drummer is known for his bulky build but hes decided to embark on a healthy eating regime hes dubbed a great vegan experiment as he tries to... more info

ContactMusic — Hip-hop star Ahmir UESTLOVE THOMPSON has become a partner in a new fashion company specialising in hooded clothing The Roots drummer has teamed up with entrepreneur Peter Shapiro to open the Hoodie Shop in New York and the Grammy-winning musician adm... more info

Mercury News, California — The Roots aren't known for selling records. While the hip-hop band has released 14 albums -- mostly to critical acclaim -- only two have managed to crack gold status. more info

ContactMusic — The Roots star Ahmir UESTLOVE THOMPSON joined hundreds of protestors on the streets of New York on Wednesday 21Mar12 demanding justice for an unarmed black teenager who was shot dead by a man in Florida Trayvon Martin who was wearing a hooded sweate.... more info

Core News — “Gilles’ final retrospective show focuses on the hip hop and soul he’s supported on his Radio 1 show over the years, with session tracks from Sa Ra Creative Partners, Amp Fiddla and Kindred featuring Roy Ayers, as well as snippets of interviews... more info

Stereogum — We’re deep into Bruce Springsteen Week on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, a five-night celebration of all things Boss that started with Springsteen himself rolling through to play a couple of new songs. In the past two nights, John Legend and Kenny C... more info

Nialler9 — Electric Picnic announced its initial lineup for 2012 today for Friday 31st August to Sunday 2nd September in Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois. The Cure, Sigur Rós, Elbow, Grizzly Bear, Orbital, Christy Moore, The Roots, Hot Chip, Glen Hansard, The xx, â€... more info

Stereogum — You know who doesn’t play a whole lot of rock festivals? Louis C.K., that’s fucking who. In fact, the general-consensus greatest comedian in the world today never plays music festivals, presumably because he doesn’t have to. And yet he’s a ne... more info