Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — In a post-holiday week that has seen several announcements of celebrity couplings, singer John Mellencamp and his wife Elaine have decided to do the opposite and separate. more info

ContactMusic — Rocker JOHN MELLENCAMP has split from his wife of 18 years.The veteran songwriter's spokesperson announced on Thursday (30Dec10) that the star and his supermodel wife Elaine had parted ways. The statement reads, "John and Elaine Mellencamp are proud ... more info

CNN Showbiz — John Mellencamp, known for his nostalgic songs about heartland America, is parting ways with wife Elaine, the couple said in a statement Saturday. more info

Pop Crunch — Rocker John Mellencamp and his wife are throwing in the towel after 20 years of marriage. In a post-holiday week that has seen the announcements of several celebrity engagements — including those of Reese Witherspoon, Natalie Portman, Hugh Hefner, ... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In a post-holiday week that has seen several announcements of celebrity couplings, singer John Mellencamp and his wife Elaine have decided to do the opposite and separate. more info

TMZ — Filed under: John Mellencamp, Celebrity Justice John Mellencamp is ending his marriage of 20 years. John and his wife, Elaine Mellencamp , a model, have split, although his rep isn't saying if they've filed divorce... more info

Guardian Music — These Utah saints make rousing, anthemic synth-rock that joins the dots between Duran Duran and Bruce SpringsteenHometown: Provo, Utah.The lineup: Tyler Glenn (vocals, synths), Chris Allen (guitars, vocals), Branden Campbell (bass, vocals), Elaine Br... more info

Detroit Free Press — There are ways, no doubt, to age respectfully in rock 'n' roll. Recent releases offer plenty of examples, be it the graceful folksiness of John Mellencamp or the still-ornery experimentation of Neil Young. Then there is the path taken by Su... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker JOHN MELLENCAMP has resigned himself to live the rest of his life as a smoker because he's been addicted to nicotine for so long, his health is "toast".The... more info

Stereogum — Weird that Kid Rock’s Born Free topped M.I.A.’s, but at least I now know John Mellencamp, Peter Wolf, and Elton John released albums this year. Otherwise, the Top 10’s very kind to hip-hop and the Black Keys (hip-hop by association?). The Top 5... more info