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SPIN.com’s Best of the Week

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This week, SPIN went inside Lil Wayne’s exclusive homecoming bash in Miami, talked with Will.i.am about the Black Eyed Peas’ new album, and checked out Brandon Flowers tour kick-off in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Jack White revealed plans for a new White Stripes album, Pulp announced reunion shows, and Damon Albarn discussed the next Gorillaz record.

Those stories, plus more of the week’s top stories, audio/video, photos, and live reviews, below.

TOP STORIES

Inside Lil Wayne’s Welcome Home BashNicki Minaj, Drake, and the Cash Money crew give the rapper a post-prison party that’s fit for a returning king. Read >> Plus

  • PHOTOS: Lil Wayne Returns to the Stage with Drake! Read >>
  • Brandon Flowers Brings Sin City Sounds to L.A. Read >>
  • Will.i.am Breaks Down Black Eyed Peas’ New Disc Read >>
  • Colin Meloy On Decemberists “Simple” New Album Read >>
  • EXCLUSIVE: Watch A Perfect Circle’s Tour Kick Off Read >>

NEWS

New Michael Jackson LP Features Akon and 50 CentPlus: Jackson’s estate responds to allegations that his vocals on the new song “Breaking News” are not authentic. Read >> Plus

  • Gorillaz Plan to Release New Album by Christmas Read >>
  • Yoko Ono Talks John Lennon, Lady Gaga & More Read >>
  • Jane’s Addiction Is Busy Writing New Album Read >>
  • White Stripes Will Return to Studio Soon Read >>
  • Pulp Reunite for 2011 Shows Read >>

PHOTO GALLERIES

Born This Way: Lady Gaga Before and AfterA new book features photos of Gaga’s rise from a comfortable Manhattan childhood to the top of the global pop charts. View >> Plus

  • My Chemical Romance Through the Years View >>
  • Wavves: Behind the Scenes with SPIN View >>
  • Metric Perform at Museum of Modern Art View >>

AUDIO/VIDEO

WATCH: Soundgarden Play Two Songs On ‘Conan’The reunited grunge legends perform two tracks on O’Brien’s new TBS show. Read >> Plus

  • EXCLUSIVE: Preview New Velvet Revolver DVD Read >>
  • DOWNLOAD: Liam Gallagher’s First Post-Oasis Song! Read >>
  • WATCH: OK Go’s Latest Viral Video Is Toast Read >>
  • HEAR IT: Rihanna and Nicki Minaj’s Hot Duet Read >>
  • EXCLUSIVE: Debut Clip from Bad Books Read >>
  • EXCLUSIVE: New Song from Seattle’s Telekinesis Read >>
  • EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Junior Senior Man Rocks Out Read >>

IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT

Cee-Lo Rocks Some Nasty Sh*t at New York City PartyThe livelier half of Gnarls Barkley brings it all to a set celebrating his powerful new album. Read >> Plus

  • The Live Insanity That Is Odd Future Wolf Gang… Read >>
  • Cold War Kids Unveil Bold New Sound Read >>
  • Grinderman Kick Off Tour with ‘Ungodly Squall’ Read >>
  • Robyn Kicks Off U.S. Tour in Miami Read >>
  • Indie Supergroup Wild Flag Debut in Olympia Read >>
  • The Wham City Collective Brings Its Crazy Genius Read >>

REVIEWS

Kanye West, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (Roc-A-Fella) Hip-hop’s would-be visionary finally sees the future by acknowledging that he’s not all that. Read >> Plus

  • Kid Cudi, Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager (Universal/Motown) Read >>
  • The Greenhornes, Four Stars (Third Man)Read >>
  • Cee-Lo, The Lady Killer (Elektra) Read >>
  • Maserati, Pyramid of the Sun (Temporary Residence)Read >>
  • Julie Christmas, The Bad Wife (Rising Pulse)Read >>
  • Various Artists, Tradi-Mods vs. Rockers: Alternative Takes on Congotronics (Crammed Discs)Read >>