Today's top music news stories include Patti Smith's performance on behalf of Bob Dylan at the Nobel Prize ceremony, word of Prince's plans for a reality series, and underground venues facing new scrutiny.

Lots of Prince news today - from stories shared by his friends to the latest developments in his estate.

Today's top music news stories include a slew of big 'Prairie Home Companion' bookings; Bob Dylan day to be declared in Minnesota; and planned memorials for David Bowie and Sharon Jones.

Today's top music news stories include a new study about the emotional attributes of music on MP3, two big benefit announcements, and a surprise top-seller among CDs in 2016.

Today's top music news stories include an epic Prince lights display - and a potential (if unlikely) new heir.

Today's top music news stories include Keith Richards playing an amp he bought in Minnesota, a tragic fire at an Oakland warehouse party, and a lobbying effort to change copyright law.

Dolly Parton has established a fund “to aid those who have lost property and loved ones in the wildfires that have devastated portions of eastern Tennessee – particularly the Great Smoky Mountains in Sevier County – over the past week,” reports Rolling Stone. Parton was raised in the area, and owns extensive property there. The fires came…

Today's top music news stories include a valuation of Prince's estate, a Hamilton Drunk History with rock star cameos, and a forthcoming Marvin Gaye miniseries.

Today's top music news stories include word of a forthcoming Prince documentary, a settlement in the Turtles suit, and controversial political comments by Kate Bush.

Today's top music news stories include Rolling Stone's list of the best albums of the year, a best-videos list from Pitchfork, and an update on Kanye West's condition.