Many thanks to Russell Brand for being the (jokey) reason for why Katy Perry isn't on the new Gorillaz album. The next round of near-beer is on us, Russ. OK Go have left EMI and plan to re-release their album, Of the Blue Colour of the Sky, independently. They're also free to embed as many zany YouTube videos as they please.
LCD Soundsystem is playing at Yves Saint Laurent's house. The dance act premiered a new song at a YSL Fashion show. Justin Bieber tapped into the ever-elusive house-bound grandma market by turning in an appearance on TV shopping network QVC.
Is Muse heading to SXSW?
Beck's made some new friends. St. Vincent, Liars and Os Mutantes will pitch in on his next batch of Record Club recordings.
Get ready for Lily Allen, reality TV star. Oops, pardon, documentary series star.
Robyn's revealed an eensy bit more about her new material. Turns out the Swedish pop singer plans on releasing her new music in spurts instead of proper album or EP releases. Whatever works, so long as we get to hear her rap battle with Snoop Dogg.