MTV.com News — 'I like to think of myself as the first person of the new class to kind of step out of the box,' rapper says.By Steven Roberts Wale and Lady Gaga on the set "Chillin' " Photo: MTV News When Wale announced the release of his single "Chillin... more info

Rolling Stone — Two of the biggest up-and-comers in hip-hop, Asher Roth and Kid Cudi (who’s featured in our current issue), will hit the road together for the Great Hangover Tour. Plus, Pete Yorn plots a round of headlining dates to promote his forthcoming Back An... more info

Monsters and Critics — Following a successful run with Coldplay, Pete Yorn has announced plans for a headlining U.S. tour to support his new more info

411 Mania — Yorn heading out by himself after wrapping up with Coldplay... more info

Buffalo News, New York — Add to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin's talent that of tightrope walker. Monday, before what appeared to be a full house, the Coldplay singer deftly managed to be both arena-rock ringmaster and earnest songsmith. If you think that's an easy wire to w... more info

Live Daily — Live Nation this Wednesday (6/3) will launch a 24-hour, Internet-only promotion, during which the concert-industry behemoth will cut the service fees from lawn-seat tickets to a number of summer shows. Starting at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, fans will be a... more info

Detroit Free Press — Coldplay has hardly stopped to catch a breath since we last saw them in these parts, when the English band brought its friendly, hit-laden show to the Palace. Seven months later, Chris Martin and company have Clarkston on tap as they make the rounds... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - As singer/songwriter PETE YORN wraps up his gigs opening for COLDPLAY (his final show is June 4), he now announces a July headlining tour to support his new album 'Back And Fourth' ( out on June 23... more info

Rolling Stone — On June 3rd, Live Nation will drop the service fees on 5 million lawn tickets at amphitheater shows for a 24-hour period in an attempt to lure money-conscious consumers. Affected shows include gigs by Phish, Coldplay, Blink-182, No Doubt and Nine Inc... more info

Detroit Free Press — Once upon a time, Coldplay fans learned how to wait. Years would pass between the band's releases. Now it's an abundance of riches for fans of a quartet that's brimming with creativity. more info