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Onstage at the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona, Spain, Europe, Nathan Williams of San Diego-based surf-noise band Wavves suffers what is described as an 'onstage meltdown' and cannot continue the set. Eventually the power is cut and the band is obliged to leave the stage.
It is announced that Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode is recovering from a recent operation in Athens, Greece, Europe, to remove a cancerous tumour from his bladder.
At a Los Angeles, California, USA, pre-trial hearing in the Chris Brown vs Rihanna assault case, Rihanna's lawyer Donald Etra is informed by Los Angeles District Attorney that the singer will be called to the stand when the case comes to court on June 22, potentially bringing Rihanna face to face with her alleged assailant.
It is reported that cult Liverpool band The La's is set to reform with new members including Babyshambles bassist Drew McConnell, and plans are in place to record a new album.
When rapper Nas fails to turn up for a show at the Jack Byrne Arena, Torbay, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, a near riot ensures, with several arrests being made. Nas later states that he didn't play because he was not paid the fee for the show, reportedly $47,000.
U2 make a surprise appearance at a concert in Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Island Records. Also appearing are Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, and Baaba Maal.
On the second leg of their Unleashed tour, Fleetwood Mac play at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Eric Clapton plays at The Royal Albert Hall, London, UK.
Akon discusses the dangers of gun violence, making reference to his fallen protege Dolla, at a meeting with students in Poughkeepsie, New York State, USA. The event is part of the community service sentence that Akon received after throwing a fan off the stage at a 2007 concert.
Jenny Lewis plays the first of two nights at The Fillmore, San Francisco, California, USA.