9 Awesome Songs About Comic Book Characters

From Spider-Man to Superman to, sigh, Judge Dredd, David Marchese picks his favorite odes to heroes born from pen and ink.
Doctor Manhattan / Bob Dylan / Billy Corgan

The Watchmen is without a doubt the most highly anticipated superhero film since, uh, last summer's The Dark Knight.

SPIN.com's 5 Most Memorable Super Bowl Halftime Performances!

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will play Sunday's show. Check out the best gigs from the past decade.
Bono of U2 at the 2002 Super Bowl

Joining the likes of Tom Petty, the Rolling Stones, and Paul McCartney before him, Jersey-bred rock'n'roller and SPIN cover boy Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band will headline Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show (game starts at 6:28 p.m. EST on NBC).

Prince to Release 3 Albums

The prolific artist plans a trio of diverse new records. Click here for details on their sound!
Prince

After previewing his new music last month on Los Angeles radio station Indie 103, Prince has revealed that not only is his getting ready to release a new album, but that there are two more in the works.

Review: Prince's 5 New Songs

SPIN's Steve Kandell on the Artist, who's still funky after all these years.
Prince at Coachella '08 / Photo by Mark C. Austin

His last album, 2007's Planet Earth, was bundled for free with Sunday papers in London (the first single, "Guitar," was a Verizon exclusive). It's something of a shame that this is the only thing the album is remembered for because it was as good -- as distinctly Prince-like -- as he's sounded in years, stacked with languid funk jams and, like the song says, guitar.

Prince Gives Sneak Peek of New Album

His Purple Highness reveals Hendrix touches on four new songs off next release.
Prince at Coachella '08 / Photo by Mark C. Austin

Prince invited LA radio station Indie 103 to his house Thursday to preview his new album, which is reportedly finished. The Purple One then granted the station permission to play four tracks on the air.

Legal Troubles: Michael Jackson, Prince, Justin Timberlake

The pop and rock royalty are set to hit the courtroom. Click here to find out why!
Michael Jackson / Prince / Justin Timberlake

Shocker! When you're rich and famous, people want your money and are willing to go to court for it. And now the King of Pop, Prince, and Justin Timberlake are suiting up, consulting their lawyers, and getting ready to duke it out before the judge.

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