MTV.com News — Contra marks highest indie-rock debut since 2007, and first #1 for label XL.By James Montgomery Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig Photo: Jeff Gentner/Getty Images Score one for the indie kids. In a rather amazing turn of events, Vampire Week... more info

Troubled Souls Unite — There are rumors about that Pearl Jam may be playing at Lollapalooza 2010. I'm not sure where The Sky I Scrape got their information, but here's what they've heard:a little birdie told me that PJ, Them Crooked Vultures and Soundgarden will be perform... more info

MTV.com News — We dive in to Rock Week with a look at MCR's long-awaited Black Parade follow-up.By James Montgomery My Chemical Romance Photo: Reprise We're kicking off Rock Week at MTV News with a look at My Chemical Romance's yet-untitled new effort, w... more info

Live Daily — Simon and Garfunkel have been confirmed to headline the first weekend (4/23-25) of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, according to the event website. The reunited duo's April 24 performance is likely to be their only American appearance i... more info

411 Mania — From Lady Gaga and Madonna, to Pearl Jam and Slayer, then over to 50 Cent and Pleasure P, come laugh at 2009's worst songs with the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist from the rock band A Simple Complex. more info

XFM.co.uk — Michael Eavis and co. attempt to secure Glasto until 2016 while freeing up more camping space. And could Pearl Jam be headed to Worthy Farm? more info

Live Daily — A concert promoter from Arizona has been accused of running a $25 million Ponzi scheme that has left approximately 140 victims in its wake, according to a press release issued by the Arizona division of the FBI.The alleged promoter--Miko Dion Wady, o... more info

Rolling Stone — Last week, we received news of the first major reunion of this fresh decade when Chris Cornell announced “school is back in session” and a new Soundgarden Website. Since the Superunknown band split in 1997, Cornell has gone off to make music with... more info

VH1 News — Madonna will include "rap and electronic" elements on her next album. The singer is working with David Guetta, DJ A-Trak and even Pearl Jam producer Brendan O'Brien on the yet-untitled project. more info

MTV.com News — Singer is also working with David Guetta, and even Pearl Jam producer Brendan O'Brien on yet-untitled project.By James Dinh Madonna Photo: Daniel Mihailescu/ Getty Images Whether it's her music, image or fashion, Madonna has always been ad... more info