Pitchfork — Here's something kind of weird: My Morning Jacket, often cited as the best live band in the history of the universe, just recorded a live EP in a recording studio, and it kind of sounds like a new studio EP, with new versions of old songs. You figure... more info

MTV.com News — Sunday show at Lincoln Memorial will include Bruce Springsteen, Usher, Will.I.Am, Stevie Wonder, Queen Latifah, more.By Gil Kaufman Beyoncé Photo: Bob Levey/ WireImage What kind of event could get U2, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Bruce Spring... more info

MTV.com News — Ludacris, Miley Cyrus, Beastie Boys, Young Jeezy will also reportedly rock D.C. this weekend.By Gil Kaufman Jay-Z Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images It's fitting that the first post-baby boomer president will be inaugurated with a celebra... more info

Pitchfork — As someone whose souvenir Bill Clinton 1992 Inauguration periscope is still collecting dust in his parents' basement, I know exactly what happens when you attend an inaugural parade: You stand outside in the freezing cold for hours and then maybe you... more info

Paste Magazine — Future Legend By Christine Van Dusen I want to be Gabrielle, the girl whose sad eyes captivate John Legend, inspiring him to request a dance and then offer an escape from life’s depressing difficulties. And I’m seduced by “Take Me Away,” ju... more info

ContactMusic — JOHN LEGEND received an odd 30th birthday gift from girlfriend CHRISTINE TEIGEN - a bowling ball with his face on it. The R+B star showed off the unique gift on 28 ... more info

AP - In Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 stories about New Year's Eve parties, The Associated Press reported that the economic downturn contributed to slow ticket sales for events hosted by R&B singer John Legend and Lindsay Lohan. It is typical for New Year's Ev... more info

Mercury News, California — 'I never felt like I was married to one sound,' says the multi-Grammy winner, who plays the Paramount Theatre in Oakland Jan. 12. 'I felt like trying something new. I thought I could do it my way. It was worth experimenting.' more info

Yahoo! Music — AP - In Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 stories about New Year's Eve parties, The Associated Press reported that the economic downturn contributed to slow ticket sales for events hosted by R&B singer John Legend and Lindsay Lohan. It is typical for New Year... more info

Clubs and party promoters around the country say revelers are doing more bargain hunting than in the past and are sticking to set budgets for their night out, while other partygoers are opting to ring in the new year by throwing their own exclusive p... more info