Mark Hoppus / Chris Brown / Adam YauchThis week, blink-182 kicked off their reunion tour in Las Vegas, Chris Brown publicly apologized for his altercation with Rihanna, and the Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch announced that he has cancer. Meanwhile, Panic at the Disco's Brendan Urie played a solo acoustic set at San Diego's Comic-Con, his first performance since guitarist Ryan Ross and bassist Jon Walker left the group a few weeks ago.
These stories, plus the week's top news, photo galleries, audio/video, and live reviews, below.
TOP STORIES:
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Panic at the Disco singer unplugs, unveils new song, and crushes on Megan Fox at his first post-split performance.
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- Beastie Boy Adam Yauch Has Cancer Read >>
- Chris Brown Apologizes for Rihanna Assault Read >>
- Blink-182 Kick Off U.S. Tour Read >>
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PHOTO GALLERIES:
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SPIN's editors pick the 20 must-have records of the year that are available now! Read >>
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- Best of the Seattle Music Scene Read >>
- Best of Denver's Mile High Festival Read >>
- Best of Brooklyn's Siren Music Fest Read >>
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AUDIO/VIDEO:
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Our 15 favorite videos from artists who deserved more glory than the world was able to provide.
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- Exclusive: Wilco's Jeff Tweedy Rocks Out With His Sons! Read >>
- Watch: Mile High Fest Artist Interviews Read >>
- Watch: Thom Yorke Plays New Tune Live! Read >>
- Free Download: Violent Femmes Singer's New Song Read >>
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IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:
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Fred Durst and Co. return with a free gig in Sin City. Click here for a review!Read >>
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- Conor Oberst, Magnetic Fields Play XX Merge Read >>
- XX Merge, Night 2: Indie Rock Gets Its Degree Read >>
- Paul McCartney is a Hit at Mets Stadium Read >>
- Siren Fest Hits Brooklyn Like a Cyclone Read >>
- Blondie, Pat Benatar Kick Off U.S. Tour Read >>
- Method Man, Ghostface, Redman Begin Tour Read >>
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NEWS:
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Rihanna, Drake, Kid Cudi, and Mr. Hudson also have guest spots on the September release -- and Kanye's producing! Click here for details. Read >>
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PLUS:
- Raveonettes Announce Album, Tour Details Read >>
- Listen: Pearl Jam Debut New Song! Read >>
- Thom Yorke, Bon Iver Confirmed for 'New Moon' Soundtrack Read >>
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