MTV.com News — Zooey Deschanel, Passion Pit, Asher Roth, more announced as performers and presenters for 2009 mtvU awards show.By James Montgomery
Rick Ross
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The list of nominees reads like an iPod party mix, so natu... more info
MTV.com News — Fans can get messages from Brit, put their faces on her backup dancers and more.By Jocelyn Vena
Britney Spears
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Britney Spears is getting up close and personal with her fans through the just-launched iPhone and iPod Touch app "I... more info
Chorus.fm — According to Andy of *Fall Out Boy (http://absolutepunk.net/falloutboy)*, the band is officially on hiatus (http://twitter.com/xsavedgex/status/5747943410).
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MTV.com News — Rihanna, Kris Allen, John Mayer, Beyoncé and Allison Iraheta also have albums due in the next few weeks.By Gil Kaufman
Lil Wayne in his "Got Money" music video
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There will be no recession in record stores ov... more info
MTV.com News — Slash, Linkin Park's Chester Bennington also on tap for Barker's LP.By James Montgomery
Travis Barker
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While the status of Blink-182's much-discussed "Up All Night" — the new song they didn't play on t... more info
MTV.com News — After several delays, Universal gives official release date for long-awaited rock album.By Gil Kaufman
Lil Wayne
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The wait is ova. No, not that one. After months of delays and rescheduled street dates, Lil ... more info
411 Mania — Tons of Aerosmith/Tyler news, including who might replace the iconic singer. Plus news on Rush, Metallica, AC/DC, Fall Out Boy, Slash, Motorhead, Avenged Sevenfold and tons more in the latest Great Rock News Report! more info