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[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 ROSESIAN 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]