[Updated: 4:02 P.M.]
NEWS:
- YYYs Replace BEASTIE BOYS at Lollapalooza
Wonder if Karen O. will rap for the occasion? [Pitchfork]
- MILEY CYRUS, ADELE Headline ‘VH1 Divas’
Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis also perform during the September show. [VH1]
- DAVID GRAY Announces U.S. Tour
11-date outing kicks off Oct. 23 in Boston. [David Gray]
- New WEEZER Album Nearly Complete
Band also plans deluxe edition of Pinkerton. [Pitchfork]
- WHITE STRIPES to Premiere Documentary in Toronto
The film captures Jack and Meg’s 2007 tour of “the great white North.” [NME]
- CHRIS BROWN Apologizes for RIHANNA Assault in New Video
“I only can pray that you forgive me, please,” he said. [SPIN]
- RAVEONETTES Announce Album, Tour Details
The Danish duo will release In & Out of Control on October 6! [SPIN]
- GOSSIP Announce U.S. Tour
Portland, OR, band supports new release, Music for Men. [SPIN]
- Sony Bids $50 Million for MICHAEL JACKSON Footage
King of Pop’s final rehearsals may hit movie theaters. [Billboard]
- YYYs, COLD WAR KIDS Added to BUMBERSHOOT Lineup
Old 97’s, Portland Cello Project and more join the Seattle music fest! [Bumbershoot]
- STONE ROSES‘ IAN BROWN to Release Michael Jackson-Inspired Album
This dude has officially taken too much MDMA. [NME]
- KASABIAN, GLASVEGAS Nominated for Mercury Prize
Horrors, Bat For Lashes also receive nods for Brit music award. [Gigwise]
- CHAIRLIFT Announce U.S. Tour
Brooklyn pop group will open for Phoenix on most dates. [ChairliftMusic]
- WAVVES Cancels Show, Prepares for Wrist Surgery
The San Diego rocker also posts a new song. [Pitchfork]
- SPRINGSTEEN, EAGLES Members on New JOHN FOGERTY Album
The Creedence Clearwater man covers his favorite songs on Sept. 1 release. [Billboard]
- BEASTIE BOY Adam Yauch Has Cancer
Band cancels upcoming tour dates, push back album release. [SPIN]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- DOWNLOAD: TV ON THE RADIO Guitarist Unveils Solo Track
One thing is clear: Kyp Malone wants more cowbell! [Pitchfork]
- DOWNLOAD: THE ROOTS Release New Single
The Philly crew bust out one of their catchiest hooks on this soulful jam. [OkayPlayer]
- DOWNLOAD: DIPLO Remixes DEAD WEATHER
New genre alert: blues-rock-electro-reggae! [RCRDLBL]
- DOWNLOAD: New Tune from ISLANDS
Tropical-tinged synth pop come-ons from the prolific Nick Diamonds. [Pitchfork]
- LISTEN: PEARL JAM‘s Catchy New Single, “The Fixer”
Sign of the apocalypse: The band will perform the song in a Target ad. [SPIN]
- LISTEN: BEASTIE BOYS‘ New Song with Nas
Oh, snap — the New Yorkers take aim at “crap rappers.” [Stereogum]