L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris, Jack White, Jerry Seinfeld, the Jonas Brothers and others will pay tribute to Paul McCartney at the White House on June 2 when the ex-Beatle is feted as the latest recipient of the Library... more info

Stereogum — Already featured on The Twilight Saga: Eclipse OST, Hansen extends the vampire theme by contributing the fuzzy blues-rocker “Bad Blood” to True Blood’s roots-y second soundtrack. The 14-song collection also includes new material from M. Ward (a... more info

Totally Fuzzy — The PopCulturist said... The Rare Stuff presents: The Elvis Costello Trainspotter Gap-Plugger Bonanza, Volume 3! Our latest installment of hard-to-find Costello b-sides, alt versions, comp tracks and guest spots. Check our archives for two full-lengt... more info

Addict Music — We caught up with White Rabbits' pianist/vocalist Stephen Patterson to discuss the band's quest for that light bulb moment, being in a diva sandwich and Elvis Costello more info

Undercover, Australia — Elvis Costello has cancelled his scheduled performances in Israel in protest of Israel’s treatment of Palestine. more info

Undercover, Australia — The True Blood phenomena keeps getting bigger as Beck, M. Ward and Lucinda Williams with Elvis Costello and Robbie Robertson of The Band all record songs for the second soundtrack. more info

Pitchfork — Beck, M. Ward and Lucinda Williams with Elvis Costello all contribute brand new vampire sex jams to True Blood: Music From the HBO Original Series Volume II, due May 25 from Elektra. The album also features jams from people like Bob Dylan, the 13th F... more info

411 Mania — Costello feels playing the shows would send the wrong message... more info

Detroit Free Press — British singer-songwriter Elvis Costello is canceling two summer concerts in Israel because of its treatment of the Palestinians, disappointing fans in a country enjoying an upswing in visits by renowned artists. more info

Topix — British singer-songwriter Elvis Costello is canceling two summer concerts in Israel because of its treatment of the Palestinians. more info