SPIN.com's Best of the Week

From Pavement's reunion to Kanye's antics at the VMAs. Plus: Smashing Pumpkins, Vampire Weekend, U2, Julian Casablancas and more!
Stephen Malkmus / Kanye West

Pavement made the most noise this week, adding themselves to the ever-growing list of epic '90s indie rock reunions. The band confirmed a world tour in 2010, and announced a trio of New York shows in September, so we put together our Dream Set List -- dominated by faves from Slanted and Enchanted and Wowee Zowee.

Terrific Twitter Trio of the Week

Pink, Phantom Planet's Alex Greenwald, and Mark Ronson make our list of musician Twitterers you should follow this week!
Pink / Alex Greenwald / Mark Ronson

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:

Pink Gets Wet in Seattle Tour Kickoff

The pugnacious pop diva kicks off her tour with a warning to Kanye, classic rock covers, and a big vat of goo.
Pink / Photo by Alex Crick

Amidst the mega-budget spectacle of Pink's tour kickoff in Seattle on Tuesday night, the most prominent feature was Her Pinkness, herself.

The Good, the Bad, and the Meh of the VMAs

Everything you need to know about the MTV Awards, just in case they don't repeat the show.
Lady GaGa

THE GOOD:

New Season of VH1's 'Behind the Music' Debuts with Lil Wayne!

The biographical show returns after a seven-year hiatus with Weezy telling all about his violent childhood and rise to the top. Watch an exclusive clip!
Lil Wayne / Photo By: Jeff Gratis

Behind the Music is back with an entirely new season, and will give viewers the chance to get to know the personal side of artists including Lil Wayne, Pink, Bobby Brown, Bret Michaels, T.I., and 50 Cent. Get more information about the new season here!

Green Day, Pink to Perform at 2009 MTV VMAs

The Bay Area punks and the Funhouse singer will join Taylor Swift and Muse at the 26th annual awards show, airing September 13.
Green Day

Green Day and Pink have been added to the list of performers at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, joining country star Taylor Swift and British rock band Muse.

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