– The trial of three men accused of attempting to sell nearly 100 pages of allegedly stolen Eagles lyrics from the Hotel California album begins Wednesday, with opening statements taking place in Manhattan.

– A sexual assault lawsuit filed against Steven Tyler has been dismissed, after a judge ruled the Aerosmith singer’s actions did not present “serious risk of physical injury” to the plaintiff.

– Slayer has officially reunited and announced their first shows back, which will take place later this year at Chicago’s “Riot Fest” and Kentucky’s “Louder Than Life festival.”

– The four Beatles members will be the subjects of a quartet of upcoming biopics telling the band’s story from each perspective.

– Alex Van Halen will release a memoir titled “Brothers in the fall.” Scheduled for Oct. 22, it’s to be available as a 384-page hardcover, a 720-minute audiobook and an ebook.

– Helix drummer Greg ‘Fritz’ Hinz has died at the age of 68 after a battle with cancer, vocalist Brian Vollmer confirmed.

– The Bee Gees are still set to receive the biopic treatment, with Ridley Scott in negotiations with Paramount Pictures to direct the film.

– Beach Boys visionary Brian Wilson is suffering from dementia, and is unable to care for himself after the death of his wife and manager, his family said. Longtime members of his team have applied to place him under a conservatorship for his own good – with the promise that the 81-year-old will remain free to do anything he wants to.

– Paul McCartney’s long lost bass, the famous Hofner 500/1, has finally been returned to the Beatle after being missing for over 50 years. “Following the launch of last year’s Lost Bass project, Paul’s 1961 Hofner 500/1 bass guitar, which was stolen in 1972, has been returned,” a statement on McCartney’s website reads. “The guitar has been authenticated by Hofner and Paul is incredibly grateful to all those involved.”

– Ian Hunter will release the sequel to last year’s “Defiance Part 1” album on April 19. Like the first part, “Defiance Part 2: Fiction” will feature a star-packed lineup of artists assisting the 84-year-old Hunter. In addition to appearances by the late Jeff Beck and Taylor Hawkins, the album includes guest spots by members of the Black Crowes, Cheap Trick, Def Leppard and Pearl Jam. “Defiance Part 2: Fiction” also features Johnny Depp, who painted the album’s cover.