Sky News — An asteroid named after the Egyptian god of death which has a chance of hitting Earth is much bigger than previously thought. more info

411 Mania — Are we happy that Rush has made it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at last? Was the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief enjoyable? Is Nirvana and Paul McCartney's new song any good? 411's Andy Rackauskas and Jeff Modzelewski debate these topics ... more info

Consequence of Sound — Be glad Doomsday is today. more info

Topix — I'm your host, Joseph Lee. This week we have the guys with bizarre last names: Andy Rackauskas against Jeff Modzelewski. more info

Sky News — The tiny village of Bugarach has drawn global attention - and media - because some believe it will survive the Mayan apocalypse. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Skeeter Davis, the Carpenters, Elvis Costello and more: They know how you feel. Give them a listen before the apocalypse Friday (that is, if the Maya got it right).Dec. 21 marks end of the world, according to some interpretations of the Mayan calenda... more info

Mjsbigblog — The Mayans predicted that the world will end on December 21. But why? The Soup has a theory. Reality TV is responsible for the eminent doomsday! The E! show will devote their entire hour on Wednesday to the December 21 Apocalypse, and what better way... more info

Sky News — Hotels near the base of Mount Rtanj are inundated with bookings from people who believe they will be saved from the apocalypse. more info

Guardian Music — The steel band supremo and the Hot Chip singer team up for a track about, funnily enough, the state of the world today Reading on mobile? Listen hereAs one of the founding members of 20th Century Steel Band, Fimber Bravo's influence on music extends ... more info

Sky News — Julia Gillard sends a mock doomsday message to listeners of a radio station as the Mayan apocalypse approaches. more info