Music news from around the world: Avril Lavigne, Mick Jones, Axl and more

This is a round up of popular and interesting music news we've picked up while scouring the web. If you see any outrageous or intriguing articles out there, lets us know about them.

NME

- Avril Lavigne responds to plagiarism claims

http://www.nme.com/news/avril-lavigne/29587

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- Paul Weller collaborates with Beatles artist

http://www.nme.com/news/paul-weller/29584

- Live Earth ratings dwarfed by Diana concert

http://www.nme.com/news/live-earth/29583

- Tabloid hell: Is Pete Doherty now a sex addict?

http://www.nme.com/news/tabloid-hell/29578

- Clash guitarist plays Wormwood Scrubs prison

http://www.nme.com/news/the-clash/29575

- Live Earth: the global story online now

http://www.nme.com/news/live-earth/29555

antiMUSIC

- Axl Explains Live Earth Absence

http://www.antimusic.com/news/07/july/0906.shtml

- Avril Song Theft Expands

http://www.antimusic.com/news/07/july/0607.shtml