L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The 10th studio album from L.A.-based rocker Ben Harper suggests a cathartic confessional. Pointedly a solo effort (previous Harper albums have largely co-billed backing bands the Innocent Criminals and Relentless7), it’s also his last with longtim... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Joseph Arthur's new album, The Graduation Ceremony, comes out May 24. Joseph Arthur's 2006 album Nuclear Daydream was the last full-length release under his name alone, but we've been treated to the singer-songwriter's work in other incarnations si... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Video of the DayArtist: Ben Harper Video: 'Rock 'n' Roll Is Free' Highlight: Ben Harper's rockin' video beams with kinetic typography and animation. if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_878242490001... more info

Altsounds — "There's nothing to do in the Midwest but dream", sings Joseph Arthur on 'The Graduation Ceremony', his first solo album since 2006's 'Nuclear Daydream'. Released in the UK on July 4th through Fargo Records 'The Graduation Ceremony' will be preced... more info

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Popdose — David Gray – Babylon k.d. lang – The Consequences of Falling Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise – Baby Train – I Am Tori Amos – 1000 Oceans.mp3 Jonny Lang – Breakin’ Me Pat McGee Band – Rebecca Sister Seven – The Only Thing That... more info

Pop Bytes — • James Franco reflects on watching a male gigolo have sex! PopEater • Christina Aguilera's rep is speaking out about those nude pics! Evil Beet • Beyoncé allegedly gave Jay-Z the most expensive car in the world! Cele|bitchy... more info

Dlisted — Supposedly, Laura Dern had a look of mouth-opened SHOCK on her face when Ben Harper filed papers to be done with her ass a couple of months ago. At the time sources were saying that Laura knew they were having problems, but didn't think it was t... more info

Perez Hilton — First, Ben Harper files for divorce. Then we see him and "sort of" ex Laura Dern being chummy with the kids. Now, he's amended his divorce petition! What's going on here, Ben? Originally, Ben's divorce petition listed his separation date as Jan 1, 2... more info

ContactMusic — Grammy-winner BEN HARPER has altered the date of his separation from LAURA DERN on his divorce papers - pushing it back by six months.The singer-songwriter filed for... more info