Though evidently not intended to snap shots of the candy colored duo onstage, Detroit-bred rockers the White Stripes have unveiled a line of effect-heavy lomographic cameras for the art school aspirations in all of us. Arriving as a "Meg" Diana camera and a "Jack" Holga camera, featuring a custom filter and a ringflash accessory (enabling 3-D shadow imaging) and a handful of custom filters and a fisheye lens accessory, respectively, the cameras are available for order starting today (Oct. 15) via the band's website. And here, the early bird gets the worm, or whatever it is this "mystery gift" the first 333 fans to order the camera are awarded.

T.I. Arrested On Gun Charges

Possibly taking a cue from these guys, Atlanta-based rapper T.I., a.k.a. Clifford Harris, was arrested Saturday afternoon (Oct. 13) on charges of attempting to buy illegal machine guns. The arrest, which derailed T.I.'s scheduled appearance at the BET Awards Show, stemmed from an incident several days earlier, when Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents arrested the rapper's bodyguard for attempting to buy the guns for T.I., a felony considering his past criminal record. The bodyguard, an unidentified man, then aided agents in setting up a sting on T.I. "This convicted felon allegedly was trying to add several machine guns to an already large and entirely illegal arsenal of guns," David E. Nahmias, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, said in a statement. "Thanks to the good and quick work of ATF, he is now in custody and his firearms have been seized."

"This investigation developed very quickly," said Vanessa McLemore, special agent in charge of ATF's Atlanta Division. "We learned only this Wednesday that the cooperating witness was allegedly buying the machine guns for Harris. The cooperating witness told Harris on Thursday that he had obtained the items, and on Friday Harris made it clear that he wanted them delivered to him [Saturday]. Harris then agreed to meet and took possession of the machine guns [Saturday] afternoon. He now faces serious federal charges and a potentially long prison sentence." [MTV.com via Retuers]

Lily Allen Label Head?

Lily Allen -- Brit songbird extraordinaire, speculated supergroup constituent, admitted booze hound, victim of U.S. border policy, and now, possibly a record label head. That's right, according to U.K.'s Mirror, Allen has ditched her management company and is now in the beginning stages of constructing a label her very own. "Lily has a wise head on her shoulders and is really excited about the idea of having her own business empire," an unnamed 'insider' told the paper. "She loves making music but she's also brilliant at spotting talent, as she was in the underground scene for a few years before her career took off… Lily spotted Kate [Nash] a while ago and was emailing the movers and shakers in the industry to watch out for her. She also encouraged Kate to use MySpace as a tool to get her music out there, and to write blogs to her fans." Best of luck on the new venture!

White House Responds to Radiohead's 'Rainbows'

With their industry-defying release In Rainbows, Radiohead have become popular conversational subject matter from the water coolers of corporate America, to hip art school coffee houses, and now, the press rooms of the White House. According to The Washington Times, deputy press secretary Tony Fratto, responding to a question regarding the new record, stated he was a fan of the band and planned to purchase In Rainbows, though did not detail his financial contributions. White House deputy press secretary Scott Stanzel also weighed in, stating he does not own any Radiohead albums, but considers himself an "appreciator" of their music, while Gordon Johndroe, spokesman for the National Security Council, is "90 percent sure" he has a few Radiohead tunes on his iPod, but, um, is sure none of the tunes are from the band's 2003 LP Hail to the Thief, which is rumored to criticize President Bush. But the biggest fan over at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is surely press secretary Dana Perino: "I don't even know what that is," she said, "Is that a band?" [Via thedailyswarm.com]