Stereogum — Beyoncé and Lady Gaga lead with nine noms each, Britney got seven, and Kanye, Eminem, and Coldplay nabbed four. Event airs live 9/13 from NYC with returning host Russell Brand and performances by Taylor Swift, Pink, Green Day, and Muse. More info ... more info

MTV.com News — It'll be a battle of fashion-forward pop divas on September 13.By Eric Ditzian Beyoncé in her video for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" Photo: Columbia The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards nominations are in, and the 26th annual show is sha... more info

Kings of A&R — Check out the track Hummingbird by Trey Lockerbie. He is a local singer/songwriter from Nashville and has a upcoming show at The Rutledge, opening for Green River Ordinance. His track “Sullivan Street” received an honorable mention for a lyric co... more info

Rolling Stone — • Jay-Z Reveals Blueprint 3 Artwork • Coldplay Soar at All Points West • Wayne Thrills, Drake Skips Young Money Gig • My Chemical Romance Hit the Studio • Katherine Jackson to Seek Control of Estate • New Mariah LP to Include Ads, Mini-Ma... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — British rockers Coldplay have fallen victim to the global recession - tickets for their latest tour are selling online for just $1. more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Concerts and Tours, Live It Out, CanadaThis year's Osheaga may have had its fair share of hitches -- from the health-related cancellation of day two headliners Beastie Boys to a very uncooperative weather system. But over the Montreal fe... more info

AngryApe — On their current tour of the States more info

New figures reveal that tickets to the band's shows are being sold for as little as $1 (66 pence). according to Britain's The Sun newspaper. more info

THE credit crunch has clobbered Coldplay - with tickets for latest tour going for just 60p more info

MTV.com News — Fest headliners pay tribute to the Beastie Boys and Michael Jackson during storm-ravaged New Jersey festival.By Jett Wells and Corey Celt Jay-Z performs at the All Points West Music Festival at Liberty State Park in New Jersey on Friday Photo: ... more info