[Updated: 6:13 P.M.]
NEWS:
- GRAMMYS: Best and Worst Moments
Gaga & Elton, Taylor & Stevie, Beyonce & Alanis — and much much more! [SPIN]
- SLAYER Reschedule Tour with MEGADETH
Tom Araya’s back surgery a success, metal band preps to kick off Carnage Tour this summer. [MySpace]
- GRAMMY RECAP! BEYONCE, TAYLOR SWIFT Win Big
Our rundown of the big winners and hot performances at last night’s L.A. extravaganza. [SPIN]
- JOANNA NEWSOM Reveals Album Art
The songstress atop a pile of antiques on the cover of Have One on Me, out Feb. 23. [MBV]
- New BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE Album Due in May
The Toronto band’s yet-to-be-titled LP drops May 4 via Arts & Crafts. [Pitchfork]
- STEVEN TYLER to Bandmates: I AM AEROSMITH
The rehabbing singer’s lawyer threatens legal action if the group tries to replace Tyler. [SPIN]
- ARCTIC MONKEYS to Release New Songs
Brit band packages three brand new tracks on “My Propeller” single, out in March. [Gigwise]
- NOEL GALLAGHER Announces First Post-OASIS Gig
Britpop rocker will join Them Crooked Vultures, Depeche Mode, and more at a London cancer benefit Feb. 17. [NME]
- Grammys: Inside CLIVE DAVIS‘ Annual Gala
Fergie, Slash, Ke$ha, Mary J., Jay-Z, and more music stars attend the weekend’s hottest party. [SPIN]
- Grammys: WILCO, CHILI PEPPERS, NORAH JONES Honor NEIL YOUNG
Dave Matthews, Elton John, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and more pay tribute to ol’ Shakey at MusiCares’ 2010 Person of the Year ceremony. [SPIN]
- MARK HOPPUS Promises “Weird” BLINK-182 Album
“[I’m] gonna do all I can to have an album in 2010,” the bassist/singer adds. [MTV
- Grammy Faves PARAMORE Announce Tour
Hayley Williams and Co. will hit the road with Brand New Eyes this spring. [SPIN]
- MY MORNING JACKET to Tour with PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
Nine-date trek through the southern U.S. opens April 20 in Birmingham, AL. [Jam Base]
- THERMALS, CRIBS to Release Split Single
Both bands package new tracks on Record Store Day 7″. [Pitchfork]
- JAMES MERCER: New SHINS Record Next Year
The singer-guitarist, currently working with Danger Mouse as Broken Bells, offers his update. [SPIN]
- SIA Announces Spring Tour
Ex-Zero 7 singer launches “The We Meaning You Tour” April 10 in Vancouver, BC. [MOG]
- METALLICA Fans Riot in Chile
At the band’s first concert there in a decade, 2,000 ticketless fans rush the gates, and 120 were arrested. [SPIN]
- ANIMAL COLLECTIVE‘s PANDA BEAR Announces New Album
Noah Lennox’s fourth solo album Tomboy is set for release in September. [Paw-Tracks]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- LISTEN: RADIOHEAD‘s Haiti Benefit Gig in L.A.
Stream the Brit band’s entire 24-song set. [Web In Front]
- LISTEN: BEACH HOUSE Live on DAYTROTTER
Baltimore duo play four songs off their Sub Pop debut, Teen Dream. [Day Trotter]
- LISTEN: PETER GABRIEL Covers BON IVER
Genesis singer reworks “Flume” into an orchestral ballad. [Stereogum]
- WATCH: COLDPLAY Guest on ‘THE SIMPSONS’
When Homer wins the lottery, he books Chris Martin & co. for a private arena show! See the full episode. [SPIN]
- LISTEN: Previously Unreleased JIMI HENDRIX Song
“Valleys of Neptune” drops this spring as part of an album of previously unreleased Hendix recordings. [Spinner]
- WATCH: PATRICK STUMP Records Solo Album
Fall Out Boy frontman teases upcoming release with video clip from the studio. [SPIN]