[Updated: 5:44 P.M.]
NEWS:
- BEYONCE and Jay-Z Attend Basketball Arena Groundbreaking
The famous couple showed their support for the New Jersey Nets’ move to Brooklyn. [Daily News]
- LIL WAYNE Ordered Not to Sign Autographs in Prison
Weezy “is not a celebrity in here,” says Rikers Island Prison officials. [TMZ]
- Riot at METALLICA Concert, 160 Arrested
The metal band’s gig in Bogota, Columbia, ends in disaster. [SPIN]
- THE NATIONAL Unveil New Album Live
Michael Stipe rocks out as Brooklynites take wraps off High Violet at intimate, semi-secret gig. [SPIN]
- CLASH Members to Join GORILLAZ on Tour?
Mick Jones and Paul Simonon — who both appear on Gorillaz’s new album — are rumored to reunite for the first time since 1983. [Spinner]
- AMY WINEHOUSE to Launch Fashion Line
The troubled songbird’s predominantly pink collection for Fred Perry features polo shirts and pencil skirts. [Amy Winehouse]
- PHIL SPECTOR Appeals Murder Conviction
The appeal questions the evidence presented by the prosecution and the influence of the judge on the jury. [Spinner]
- JAMES BROWN‘s Daughter: “My Daddy’s Body is Missing
LaRhonda Pettit says the singer’s corpse was stolen from its crypt. [NME]
- PEARL JAM Announce U.S. Tour
Band of Horses and the Black Keys open select dates. [SPIN]
- PARAMORE, TEGAN & SARA to Tour Together!
The two SPIN-approved bands will cross the U.S. this summer. [SPIN]
- STROKES Confirm New Album Release, Lollapalooza
“It’ll have a different feel than our other albums,” Julian Casablancas says of the band’s upcoming album. [SPIN]
- CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG Announces North American Tour
The singer and actress will play 10 dates in the U.S. and Canada this April. [Pitchfork]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- LISTEN: RYAN ADAMS‘ New Metal Album
Preview ORION, Adams’ “my most legit METAL record” yet. [Ryan Adams]
- LISTEN: New MGMT Song
The title track to the Brooklyn band’s April 13 release, Congratulations, leaks online. [Hypem]
- WATCH: LADY GAGA Premieres Epic “Telephone” Video
The pop shocker recruits Beyonce for a nine-minute, mini-movie of violence, sex, and product placement. [SPIN]
- WATCH: DROPKICK MURPHYS Perform Live
Watch the Boston band rock a 2009 St. Patrick’s Day gig, documented on their new live CD/DVD. [SPIN]
- WATCH: THE NATIONAL Debut New Song on ‘Fallon’
Brooklyn band play “Terrible Love,” off their May 11 release High Violet. [SPIN]
- WATCH: First ‘TWILIGHT: ECLIPSE’ Trailer Released!
Plus: Robert Pattinson plans to record an album! Click for details. [SPIN]