In a week when the big news was the death of Michael Jackson, some of music’s biggest stars were still making headlines: Chris Brown pled guilty to assaulting Rihanna, Marilyn Manson discussed $200K drug budgets, and Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.Am’s entourage exchanged words — and, allegedly, fists — with gossip blogger Perez Hilton. The Beastie Boys and Paramore even announced new albums for September release.
These stories, plus the week’s top news, photo galleries, audio/video, and reviews, below.TOP STORIES:
Q&A: Marilyn Manson
Our epic chat with rock’s oversharing provocateur covers ex-girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood, $200K drug budgets, self-harm, and much (much!) more.Read >>PLUS:
- Chris Brown Agrees to Plea DealRead >>
- Will.i.Am vs. Perez Hilton in Assault DisputeRead >>
- Paramore Announce Album DetailsRead >>
- New Beastie Boys Album Due in SeptemberRead >>
PHOTO GALLERIES:
The 10 Worst Movie Songs Ever!
From Aerosmith to Diddy/Page and MC Hammer, SPIN editors pick the most painful blockbuster tunes to hit the Cineplex. Click here to see our list! Read >>NEWS:
Eminem, Flaming Lips, Jane’s Addiction Headline New Orleans Fest
D12, Silversun Pickups, and the Black Keys will also play at the Voodoo Experience this fall. Click here for more! Read >>PLUS:
- The Killers to Release Covers AlbumRead >>
- Blink-182, Weezer, Franz Ferdinand Play Free Festival!Read >>
- Sunny Day Real Estate Reunite!Read >>
AUDIO/VIDEO:
Watch: Green Day’s “21 Guns” Music Video!
The Bay Area punks combine firepower with hot and heavy smooching in their brand new clip. Watch here!Read >>PLUS:
- Watch: The Roots Debut New Tune on ‘Late Night’Read >>
- Welcome to Lily Allen’s Strange WorldRead >>
- Watch: Jet’s Dizzying ‘Teen Wolf’ VideoRead >>
- Watch: 50 Cent’s Sensitive Slow JamRead >>
REVIEWS:
The Mars Volta, Octahedron’
Duo reinjects soulful noise into interstellar freakouts.Read >>PLUS:
- The Gossip, ‘Music for Men’ (Columbia)Read >>
- Regina Spektor, ‘Far’ (Sire) Read >>
- Dinosaur Jr., ‘Farm’ (Jagjaguwar)Read >>
- Tortoise, ‘Beacons of Ancestorship’ (Thrill Jockey) Read >>
- Sunset Rubdown, ‘Dragonslayer’ (Jagjaguwar)Read >>
- God Help the Girl, ‘God Help the Girl’ (Matador) Read >>
- Future of the Left, ‘Travels With Myself and Another’ (4AD)Read >>
- The Lemonheads, ‘Varshons’ (The End) Read >>