Popdose — Statistics chosen at random from the latest Harper’s Index, with corresponding mp3s. Date that the Tea Party Bookshop in Salem, Oregon, changed its name to Tigress Books: 8/24/10 Nils Lofgren – Bein’ Angry Chance that a viewer of Fox News’s p... more info

Guardian Music — Reunited boy band collect trophy on day Robbie Williams officially returns to the ranksIt was a good first day back at the office for Robbie Williams yesterday when he collected a Q award with his Take That comrades on his debut public appearance as ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Jordin Sparks gets ready for her next record. She tweets, “Meeting with my A&R today about the next record. Are you guys excited for new material?” *** Kris Allen’s hit single, “Live Like We’re Dying” was officially cert... more info

Altsounds — Following an incredible year of touring everywhere, playing to overflowing festival crowds, supporting Green Day at Wembley Stadium and winning a prestigious Kerrang! Award, Frank Turner has found a few days to record a five track EP in time for C... more info

Topix — "American Idiot" can thank its famous guest star for making it a very green day. more info

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Guardian Music — Black Sabbath frontman marks what would have been the late Beatle's 70th birthday with song for Amnesty InternationalOzzy Osbourne is marking the late John Lennon's birthday by releasing a cover of his 1971 song, How?, with proceeds going to Amnesty ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Pop & Hiss had a case of New York-envy this week, when Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, a California boy, no less, had a brief stay on Broadway. Armstrong, filling in for star Tony Vincent, took over this week the... more info

ContactMusic — GREEN DAY frontman BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG won over theatre critics with his debut in the band's AMERICAN IDIOT musical, after rocking out Broadway on Tuesday... more info

Idolator — While bubblegum pop music took over TV last night, a punk rock legend was storming Broadway—Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong made his B’way debut in American Idiot last night, and the show’s creator wasn’t afraid to wave his jazz hands for ... more info