ContactMusic — John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono is to receive the Hiroshima Art Prize for her efforts in spreading world peace. The 78 year old will pick up the accolade next summer (12) at a special ceremony in her native Japan, following in the footsteps of previous ... more info

Detroit Free Press — Yoko Ono says on a visit to Japan she wants to give her disaster-stricken homeland a big hug. more info

The Telegraph — Chris Harvey reviews Michael Epstein's film about John Lennon and Yoko Ono's time spent in New York City in the 1970s. more info

NME — Singer accuses Scottish bar of copyright infringement for using her late husband's image and name more info

ContactMusic — Yoko Ono has allegedly threatened legal action against the owner of a bar dedicated to her late husband John Lennon. Mike Craig spent thousands on memorabilia for his Beatles-themed venue, Lennon's Bar, in Dundee, Scotland, and was stunned to receive... more info

Gigwise — It is forced to change name... more info

Guardian Music — How did performance art – once so reviled – come to be a pop staple? Alexis Petridis hears from Lady Gaga, Yoko Ono and others about its journey to mainstream acceptanceThe first time Marina Abramovic heard Antony Hegarty sing, she says, she bur... more info

ContactMusic — John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono credits her hectic work schedule with her youthful appearance - because she's always on her feet. The 78 year old admits she struggles to stick to healthy eating programmes and work-out regimes, like so many other celebri... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Selda, Sly and the Family Stone, William Onyeabor, Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band and Pat Jordache make the cut. The Portland, Ore.-based singer and songwriter Merrill Garbus records music as Tuneyards, whose new album, “Who Kill,” will no doubt land.... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Greg Cristman Yoko Ono's Secret Piece (1953) throughout Central Park from 5AM - 8AM on June 21, 2011. Celebrate the summer solstice with Yoko Ono's meditative Secret Piece, at sunrise in Central Park. We will meet at Columbus... more info