The Telegraph — While Blue Peter conjures up cosy memories of pets, badges and sticky-backed plastic, behind the scenes lie tales of scandal, brushes with death and vicious pets. In this extract from his book celebrating the programme's 50th anniversary, former... more info

KEXP Seattle — Don’t forget tonight to join John Richards as he hosts the John in the Morning at Night event at Neumo’s. The evening will feature KEXP favorites: San Francisco indie folk-rockers Two Gallants, Portland’s Blue Giant (featuring Kevin and A... more info

All About Jazz — Youngstown, Ohio band, signed to Mercury by Paul Nelson (New York Dolls), never hit the big time but is worshipped by the pop cognoscenti LOS ANGELES, Calif. — When England’s Guardian newspaper assembled its list of “1,000 Albums... more info

Idolator — Alex James, probably best known for being in Blur and not being Damon Albarn or Graham Coxon, is now in the cheesemaking biz, although he hasn't left his love for music behind. James is beginning production on a blue veined cheese inspired by New Or... more info

Dlisted — After hearing this story, Latarian "Hood Rat Stuff" Milton probably said, "Damn. That boy is hardcore." Warning. This story involves a little boy doing evil, evil things, so if you're looking for something uplifting go read about Heidi and Spenc... more info

Guardian Music — Alex James has called his new cheese Blue Monday. What name would you give yours? more info

Guardian Music — The former Blur bassist has called his cheese Blue Monday in honour of New Order's 1982 hit. How does it feel? Moist, gooey, and quite mellow with sweet notes, apparently more info

The Newsroom — (San Diego, CA) Buckle up and go for a ride with the Blue Angels. A select few get to see what it's like to take on the gs when the group is in town for the annual air show. more info

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Idolator — The parallels between the subprime mortgage crisis and the ever-depreciating value of "blog bands" revealed! [Blue Lines] more info