ContactMusic — Gorillaz have joked that having live band members on stage doesn't work, as their cartoon forms are better looking.The group did away with their animated alter egos... more info

Altsounds — The line-up is now finalized and this year's event will feature over 100 acts across 7 stages, showcasing the best local and regional artists alongside top international acts including; *Andy C & MC GQ, Apollo 440, DJ Shadow, Everlast, Gorillaz So... more info

Guardian Music — Shepherd's Bush Empire, LondonAs their triumphal end-of-tour show draws to an end, Bonnie "Prince" Billy – the profane, witty, riveting enigma also known as Will Oldham – is on his knees, serenading Trembling Bells's Lavinia Blackwall, an angel-v... more info

Idolator — Snoop Dogg never really went anywhere, but in the last few years his career has blown up bigger than ever—popping up in tracks from the likes of Gorillaz to Robin Thicke to Katy Perry, scoring Snoop on your song is smart move for any artist. Robyn,... more info

Undercover, Australia — The Gorillaz live band for the Australian tour will include former members of The Clash Mick Jones and Paul Simonon. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets for the Gorillaz show at Madison Square Garden are now on Sub Division (fan club) presale. They go on more public presales Thursday (8/5) from 10 AM until 5PM. Passwords include "HEBEACH" and "flute". Public sale begins Friday... more info

NME — Florence + The Machine, MGMT, Gorillaz also nominated more info

MTV.com News — From Gaga's record 13 nods to the six first-time nominees, we take a closer look at the 2010 nominations.By Gil Kaufman Lady Gaga Photo: Derek Storm/ Splash News For an artist who has quickly made a habit of smashing records, Lady Gaga impr... more info

NME — Singer/producer sees off competition from Eminem, Pendulum and Gorillaz more info

Altsounds — Here's some news from NPR about *Gorillaz* doing a show in Syria. *Damon Albarn* got a lot of inspiration from Arabic orchestral music for Plastic Beach and worked with conductor *Issam Rafea *on the album. Then on Sunday night he took the stage with... more info