Friday's Music Roundup

RIHANNA

  NEWS:

STROKES In "Disagreement" Over New Album
The boys are arguing about songs for their comeback release, singer Julian Casablancas said.[SPIN]

WEEZER Performs with CHAMILLIONAIRE and KENNY G!
Sara Bareilles also joined Rivers Cuomo and Co.'s AOL Session, recorded yesterday. [Pitchfork]

MASTODON's 'Jonah Hex' Soundtrack: "Spacey, Pink Floyd-Like"
Bassist Troy Sanders details the metal band's music for the upcoming comic book movie, starring Megan Fox. [SPIN]

NOEL GALLAGHER Confirms Solo Career
"I'm looking forward to doing my own thing, bringing out my own music," ex-Oasis man said. [NME]

U2 Postpone Spider-Man Musical
Production featuring music by Bono and the Edge delayed by financial issues. [NYTimes]

RIHANNA to Perform at American Music Awards
Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, and more also set for Nov. 22 ceremony. [Rap-Up]

LIL WAYNE Leaks Two New Songs
A pair of tracks, possibly from his No Ceiling mixtape, hit the web. [MTV]

$100,000 Reward for Info In Missing METALLICA Fan Case
Parents of Morgan Harrington seeking clues into her disappearance. [Blabbermouth]

R.E.M., PEARL JAM, ROOTS Protest Guantanamo Torture
All-star musicians disgusted by government's use of their tunes for torture. [New Security Action]

CHRIS BROWN: "I'm Learning From My Mistakes"
The R&B singer sits down for his second interview since he pleaded guilty in June to assaulting Rihanna. [SPIN]

THEM CROOKED VULTURES Announce Album Details
Single "New Fang" arrives at radio Oct. 26, while the self-titled debut drops Nov. 17. [SPIN]

BLINK-182's Hoppus Writes Health Care Op-Ed for Ailing Friend
Roadie for band's reunion tour falls ill and isn't covered by insurance. [MTV]

LIL WAYNE: One-Year Sentence Expected in Gun Case
The rapper pleaded guilty to felony possession charges stemming from a 2007 arrest in New York City. [SPIN]

  MP3s & VIDEOS:

WATCH: New LISSY TRULLIE Video
Just a little something cool to tide you over until her debut album comes out next year. [SPIN]

LISTEN: Keenan of TOOL's New PUSCIFER Song
Surprise, It’s a tender ode to the dangers of climate change as seen through the eyes of nature’s cuddliest victims. [SPIN]

LISTEN: The New R.E.M. Live Album
Just like being there, only in the comfort of wherever your computer is. [SPIN]

WATCH: PARAMORE's Pick: SWELLERS Unplug at SPIN Office
Hand-picked for Paramore's tour, the Michigan quartet explain how they got Hayley Williams' attention with a friendly act of vandalism. [SPIN]

WATCH: WEEZER's New Music Video
Welcome to Weezerville, population: "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To." [Stereogum]

WATCH: FEVER RAY's Spooky New Video
Frightening creatures fill the clip for this Swede's cover of Nick Cave's "Stranger Than Kindness." [Vanity Fair]