The Independent — Scotland's largest music festival gets under way today, bringing some of the music world's biggest acts to a daily crowd of 85,000 people.     more info

USA Today Music — Television, Slayer, Jurassic 5, Descendents and FLAG are also on the Nov. 8-10 lineup more info

Starpulse — Rapper Snoop Dogg has come under fire from fans after sending an online message of support to his friend, disgraced American football star Aaron Hernandez, following his recent arrest on murder cha... more info

Starpulse — Snoop Dogg/Snoop Lion has felt the wrath of his fans on Twitter after posting an image of himself with accused murderer Aaron Hernandez. The rapper-turned-reggae singer showed support for the form... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Given the volume of music released already in 2013, a half-year update on the best so far is assuredly in order. After all, six months in and already Coachella broke records, Lil Wayne was nearly pronounced dead by the press, the Rolling Stones have ... more info

Starpulse — Rapper Snoop Dogg helped funnyman Will Ferrell and the cast of Old School unwind after a long day on set by lighting up and getting high with his comedy co-stars. The hip-hop legend made a cameo i... more info

411 Mania — It's in the vault... more info

CNN Showbiz — Eddie Murphy is making a return to music with a new reggae single featuring Snoop Lion. HLN's A.J. Hammer reports. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Better promotion of daytime events and an expanded lineup are among the ways that future BET Experience events could improve upon this year's inaugural event at L.A. Live.The inaugural BET Experience attracted thousands downtown to the L.A. Live comp... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Amid the long, meandering BET Awards telecast on Sunday night were a number of fantastic performances. The Charlie Wilson celebration, richly deserved, was not only a perfectly executed tribute but a stellar display in its own right. How could it not... more info