[Updated: 7:11 P.M.]
NEWS:
- U2 Dazzle the Senses at Chicago Tour Opener
Bono tones down the politics, amped up the spectacle at Soldier Field. [SPIN]
- BLACK KEYS Recruit MOS DEF, Q-TIP for New Album
The duo also enlist Ludacris, Raekwon, RZA and others for Blak Roc, out Nov. 27. [Nah Right]
- Ex-STONE ROSES Frontman Advises OASIS‘ Gallagher Bros. to Go Solo
Like Liam and Noel Gallagher, Ian Brown doesn’t know when to shut up. [Gigwise]
- REGINA SPEKTOR Opens U.S. Tour
The New York songstress regales Minneapolis in typically effective, affected style. [SPIN]
- Trailer for MICHAEL JACKSON‘s ‘This is It’ Doc Hits Web
Footage of the singer’s last performances premiered at VMAs, now available online. [MySpace]
- Punk Poet JIM CARROLL Dies at 60
The Basketball Diaries scribe was praised by Patti Smith, Andy Warhol. [NYTimes]
- UNDERWORLD Working with BRIAN ENO
Brit dance duo have enough new songs for three albums! [NME]
- MICHAEL JACKSON‘s BEATLES Catalogue Not For Sale
The King of Pop’s publishing rights will not hit the auction block anytime soon. [TMZ]
- LILY ALLEN to Quit Music for Acting Career?
“I’m not going to record and tour again for quite a while,” she said. [Gigwise]
- JAY-Z Joined by RIHANNA, KANYE, DIDDY at 9/11 Show
Hova honors victims of the terrorist attacks while unveiling The Blueprint 3. [SPIN]
- GET UP KIDS Wow at Hometown Tour Opener
The emo pioneers cover the Cure, debut a new track in Kansas City. [SPIN]
- LADY GAGA, KANYE Announce Initial Dates for Joint Tour
The duo’s “Fame Kills” jaunt kicks off Nov. 18 in Sacramento, CA. [Lady Gaga]
- KANYE WEST Apologizes for Upstaging TAYLOR SWIFT
“I’m in the wrong for going on stage and taking away from her moment,” the rapper blogs. [SPIN]
- STROKES Frontman JULIAN CASABLANCAS Announces Solo Album Release
The New York rocker’s debut set, Phrazes for the Young, drops Oct. 20. [Julian Casablancas]
- Two LAPD Officers on Leave for RIHANNA Photo Leak
Female officers suspected to providing TMZ with photo of battered singer. [MTV]
- BEN GIBBARD and ZOOEY DESCHANEL to Marry in September
The Death Cab for Cutie frontman and (500) Days of Summer actress to tie knot. [Absolute Punk]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- WATCH: WOLFMOTHER Unplug at SPIN Office
The Australian rockers belt out four songs, including a Neil Young cover and a brand new tune! [SPIN]
- LISTEN: DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE‘s ‘Twilight’ Song “Meet Me on the Equinox”
Ben Gibbard and Co.: the soundtrack for 13-year-old girls’ romantic fantasies. [Stereogum]
- WATCH: COURTNEY LOVE Covers ‘Bette Davis Eyes’!
The Hole rocker/Twitter fanatic performs a private show in New York City during Fashion Week! [SPIN]
- WATCH: EX-PANIC AT THE DISCO Rocker RYAN ROSS Covers GEORGE HARRISON
Alex Greenwald from Phantom Planet joins on bass! [YouTube]
- WATCH: ALICE IN CHAINS‘ “Check My Brain” Music Video
Seattle band rock hard in clip for Black Gives Way To Blue single. [Blabbermouth]
- WATCH: BECK, MGMT, DEVENDRA BANHART Cover LEONARD COHEN
Boho rocker’s covers-tastic Record Club continues with “Master Song.” [Beck]
- WATCH: New GRIZZLY BEAR Video
Doll parts? Fencing masks? Brooklyn rockers get trippy with “While You Wait For The Others” clip. [BrooklynVegan]
- WATCH: SCARLETT JOHANSSON and PETE YORN Live
The duo play their tune “Relator” on French TV. [SPIN]
