Core News — “In session and conversation this week Rackabeat and Moneyshot aka The Allergies, will be performing tracks from their freshly dropped ‘Push On’ album. Once again they’ve used the production and vocals skills of Ugly Duckling’s Andy Cooper ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — This week: A visit from "Uncle Vanya," the return of Cirque du Soleil, and not one but two shows featuring Sherlock Holmes. The Ugly Duckling Lightwire Theater's family-friendly take on Hans Christian Andersen's classic fable. Wallis Annenberg Center... more info

Soul Sides — Ugly Duckling: Celebrity (Earshot, 2004, Leftovers EP Lyrically, UD was never going to set the world on fire but I stay riding for Young Einstein’s beats, especially this piano gem. 365 Days of Soul, #101 more info

VH1 Blog — See That Awkward Photo Karen Posted Of Natalie more info

Nialler9 — Next Friday July 18th, will see a rare live performance from UNKLE associate Gavin Clark, performing music from his 20 year career from possibly his other projects too (Sunhouse, Clayhill and UNKLE( along with members of the band The Leisure Society... more info

Guardian Music — Twice a week we invite independent bloggers to tell us about what they do. Today, a blog 'providing original coverage on where hip-hop has been, is at, and where it's heading'Who are you and what's your blog called?There are three of us – James (th... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — March 13th will see Tech N9ne release his new EP ‘Klusterfuk’. You can pre-order your copy here. Track List: 1. Klusterfuk 2. Blur (Feat. Wrekonize) 3. Can’t Stand Me (Feat. Krizz Kaliko) 4. Ugly Duckling (Feat. Aqualeo) 5. Awkward 6. D.K.N.Y. ... more info

Impose Magazine — Has any title aspired to do so much as Applies to Oranges, a false substitution from the start? Apples just an autocorrect away. Applies a somewhat more serious turn. The full-length poem from Maureen Thorson, a gorgeous looking thing from Ugly Duckl... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Adam Lambert has revealed that when he was growing up he wasn't very confident.The Whataya Want From Me singer maybe used to being the centre of attention now, but Glambert claims when he was... more info

AngryApe — The Pussycat Doll used to feel unattractive more info