Idolator — On two different covers for the June issue of XXL, Eminem embraces his inner Frank Castle, appearing as Marvel Comics character The Punisher and what in God's name is going on with his Frankenstein brow? Was it always like that? Did they photoshop it... more info

Dlisted — I realize that XXL wanted to make Eminem as The Punisher as menacing as possible, but I feel like I need to file a restraining order against this cover. Bitch has "I'm gonna butt rape you" eyes. Couldn't they have used the "kittens and rain... more info

411 Mania — Em launching Relapse with a bang... more info

VH1 News — Eminem told XXL that he felt that during his absence "hip-hop was going downhill," but that T.I. and Lil Wayne raised the bar. His interview will be published in the June 2009 issue of the magazine. more info

RAPPER will play first live show since 2005 in May - playing at the MTV Movie Awards more info

Rolling Stone — • Franz Ferdinand Blast Through Tour Opener • Phil Spector Guilty in Murder Retrial • The Dead Rise Again at Tour Kick-Off • Aerosmith, ZZ Top Announce Tour Dates • Eminem to Perform at MTV Movie Awards • Outside Lands Lineup: Pearl Jam, ... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — Dotmusic - Rapper to appear at MTV bash next month more info

MTV.co.uk News — Eminem has been tapped to perform at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, airing live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, on Sunday, May 31 with Andy Samberg to host.   Em's... more info

AngryApe — Held in California next month more info

NME — Rapper to play live at MTV Awards more info