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  Florence, Beady Eye Talk New Albums + More

  May 23, 2011 – On her follow-up to 2009's breakout debut Lungs, Florence + the Machine's Florence Welch may be going in a spookier direction: the British pop star says her new songs are inspired by ghosts and her late grandmother. "A lot of the songs on the new album are about imaginary things," she says. "Things you can't touch: ghosts and rumors, my dead grandmother, things visiting you in a dream... …
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  Anthrax's New LP, Neverland Goes to Vegas + More

  April 28, 2011 – Anthrax are nearing completion of their new album Worship Music, which will feature the return of singer Joey Belladonna, who rejoined the group after leaving in 1992. "This record is probably the most emotional record that we've ever had to make," drummer Charlie Benante said. [SoundSpike] Cirque du Soleil and Michael Jackson's estate are planning to recreate the pop icon's Neverland Ranch in Las Vegas. …
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  5 Terrific Twitterers: Academy Awards Edition!

  February 25, 2011 – Lots of musicians tweet -- but all that Twitters is not gold. That's why you'll want to check out SPIN.com every Friday to see whose tweets we're reading this week -- then update your TweetDeck! (Obligatory Self-Promotion: ...while you're at it, be sure to follow @SPINmagazine!) This week's winners are all headed to the Academy Awards this weekend. …
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  Late Night at Sundance: Florence + the Machine, James Franco + More!

  January 22, 2011 –  …
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  WATCH: Florence, Surfer Blood Live from SPIN Party

  January 21, 2011 – At SPIN's recent celebration of the Year in Music, a fortunate crowd at intimate NYC club Don Hill's was treated to a one-of-a-kind stripped down performance by Artist of the Year honoree Florence + the Machine, plus a stellar opening set from Florida indie rockers Surfer Blood. …
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  Florence Teams with Drake, New Adele Song + More

  January 11, 2011 – Watch Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine team up with Drake on the rapper's song "Fireworks," from the rapper's recent show at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. …
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  Courtney Love Sued, Revealing Florence Film + More

  January 5, 2011 – Courtney Love is embroiled in a defamation lawsuit after posting insulting comments about designer Dawn Simorangkir on her Twitter, raising questions about whether celebrities should be held liable for defamatory posts made on social media platforms. Love is headed to a Los Angeles court on January 18; it's the first high-profile lawsuit revolving around a celebrity posting unflattering comments on sites like Twitter. …
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  Inside SPIN's Year in Music Party

  December 23, 2010 –  …
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  WATCH: Hour-Long Florence + Machine Live Set!

  December 17, 2010 – Florence and the Machine wowed at SPIN's Year in Music party Wednesday night in New York City, then on Thursday, the Brit band reminded us, yet again, why they're deserving of SPIN's Artist of the Year nod with a dazzling, hour-long performance on Live on Letterman. …
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  Artist of the Year: Florence and the Machine

  December 14, 2010 – Florence Welch thought she'd be spending much of the year at home. Instead, she toured relentlessly as her record -- and her reputation -- blew up. [Magazine Excerpt] Two days before Halloween, Florence Welch is game for mischief. …
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