L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The facile showbiz sheen in his hits keeps the singer from tapping real emotions. Nothing says Taking Care of Business like a costume, be it a cape and well-coiffed pompadour, a coy, winning smile and a sleeveless jean jacket, or... more info

VH1 Blog — [Click here for a larger image] If it doesn’t feel quite like summer yet, that’s because it’s still technically spring until the summer solstice arrives on June 22. After looking at the release dates of the songs atop this week’s Song Of The ... more info

Perez Hilton — Check out the MattyB cover of Eminem & Bruno Mars's Lighters (above). Real nice!!! more info

ContactMusic — Elizabeth Hurley's pet parrot is a fan of Bruno Mars. The model-and-actress' feathered friend - a Blue Fronted Amazonian breed named Ping Pong, who can mimic sounds and human speech - is favouring the 'Grenade' singer's tracks, and has been "shouting... more info

VH1 Blog — Two new Song of the Summer contenders emerged today: “Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall,” Coldplay‘s previously-announced new single, and “Lighters,” a leaked track from Bad Meets Evil’s Hell: The Sequel EP, featuring Bruno Mars. “Every Tea... more info

Topix — Another track from Eminem and Royce da 5'9's collaboration EP dropped today -- which means a third of the entire album is up for listening before its official release. more info

Perez Hilton — Why does Eminem have to be so INTENSE so often???? Exploring other emotion and delivering your rhymes in different ways is a GOOD THING! Ugh! We'd love this song so much better without Em! Check out Lighters by Eminem and Royce da 5'9" feat Bruno Mar... more info

NME — Jimmy Eat World, Nero, The Naked And Famous also sign up as supports more info

Perez Hilton — How cool is this! The LEGENDARY Leonard Nimoy stars in the "Official Alternate Version" of Bruno Mars' The Lazy Song. He's HIGHlarious in this!! We love you, Mr. Spock! more info

Pop Crunch — Oh look, it’s Mr. Spock. So much for retirement! We haven’t seen much of pointy-earred Fringe actor Leonard Nimoy since her announced his retirement for showbiz in 2010 and faded [...] more info