Unreality Music — I can't believe the backlash against Green Day's 21 Guns. The second single from the band's 21st Century Breakdown album is getting roundly slapped down by fans and critics. And while you could accuse them of anthem-by-numbers songwriting, it doesn'... more info

Chorus.fm — Exclusive pre-sale tickets now available (http://www.berkeleyrep.org/greendaylist/) for the world premiere of *Green Day* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/greenday)’s American Idiot stage show. Submitted by simpleawakening more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — A musical based on the band's 2004 album will premiere in Berkeley Sept. 4. A musical based on the band's 2004 album will premiere in Berkeley Sept. 4. more info

MTV.com News — 'Even though we have eight VMA awards on our mantle, there's always room for more,' Billie Joe Armstrong says.By James Montgomery Green Day Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage You would think award show nominations would be old hat for the guys ... more info

VH1 News — Green Day are "so excited" about their Video Music Award nominations. "Even though we have eight VMA awards on our mantle, there's always room for more," Billie Joe Armstrong said. more info

Live Daily — With nine nominations each, Beyonce [ tickets ] and Lady Gaga lead the pack of nominees for this year's MTV Video Music Awards, which will be distributed Sept. 13 in New York City. Beyonce earned the nine nominations for one song, "Single Ladies (... more info

Stereogum — Beyoncé and Lady Gaga lead with nine noms each, Britney got seven, and Kanye, Eminem, and Coldplay nabbed four. Event airs live 9/13 from NYC with returning host Russell Brand and performances by Taylor Swift, Pink, Green Day, and Muse. More info ... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Twisted TalesJimi Hendrix's early-morning dismantling of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' may be the truly immortal moment from the hippie gathering that was Woodstock (which, if it's still possible you haven't heard, is celebrating its fortie... more info

MTV.com News — Show airs live on Sunday, September 13 at 9 p.m. on MTV.By MTV News staff Lady Gaga Photo: Michael Buckner/ Getty Images The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards nominations are in! Beyoncé and Lady Gaga lead the way with nine nods apiece, and Kan... more info

MTV.com News — It'll be a battle of fashion-forward pop divas on September 13.By Eric Ditzian Beyoncé in her video for "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" Photo: Columbia The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards nominations are in, and the 26th annual show is sha... more info