Topix — "It's a chance to . . . work through the physical and mental anguish I'm in the middle of,'' says Rufus Wainwright about his music after his mother's death. more info

The Vinyl Villain — Even if it is just as a backing vocalist:-mp3 : Billy Bragg - You Woke Up My Neighbourhood Much as I love this song, I really do think it was a peculiar choice for a single. I can only guess that having enjoyed some bona fide chart success back in e... more info

Chorus.fm — *Rufus Wainwright (http://myspace.com/rufuswainwright)* will kick off his North American tour in a few days, so check out the dates in the replies. more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: Actor John Leguizamo (1964) Belgian singer Kate Ryan (1980) "Run Lola Run" actress Franka Potente (1974) Singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright (1973) "Joe Dirt" star David... more info

Topix — Rufus Wainwright plays songs from his new album, 'All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu,' in Prospect Park Tuesday night. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Dedicated to his art as he was, Monet famously painted his wife as she lay dying. I ask [Rufus] Wainwright if, as his mother was dying, he found himself standing back and thinking 'I must tap into this intensely emotional... more info

Guardian Music — The BBC and Channel 4 have made appointments that appear designed to break down walls in coverage of the creative. The more esoteric art forms must not be overlookedOut there on the parched grass of England, or at least of the sunny south-east, cultu... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The creator of 'Prima Donna' is not one himself when it comes to his varied musical career. Classical music is often maligned for its apparent insistence that ... more info

The Telegraph — His life has been full of high drama, tragedy and family feuds. No wonder Rufus Wainwright has a passion for grand opera. more info

Time Out, London — More overwrought operatic pop, lusciously OTT arrangements and self-consciously mannered presentation from the consummate showman with the declamatory voice and limitless talent for melody. more info