Stereogum — We were finally set to do some first-hand Langerado coverage this year, but then Wall Street imploded. Citing slow ticket sales and "a very tough decision in a dismal economy," Langerado has called off this year's fest, which promised sets from DCFC,... more info

Pitchfork — Looks like the recession just took its first major music festival victim. The 2009 Langerado Music Festival, which was to take place March 6-8 at Miami, Florida's Bicentennial Park, has been cancelled due to poor ticket sales. As previously repo... more info

Pitchfork — Looks like the recession just took its first major music festival victim. The 2009 Langerado Music Festival, which was to take place March 6-8 at Miami, Florida's Bicentennial Park, has been cancelled due to poor ticket sales. As previously reported,... more info

ContactMusic — PUBLIC ENEMY rapper CHUCK D fears the hip-hop scene is dying because there's a lack of good female rappers. The performer-turned-label boss insists the industry needs new ... more info

AllHipHop — Famed rap group Public Enemy will be featured amongst a stellar lineup during the three-day 10th Annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival The event, which is being headlined by Beatles founder Sir Paul McCartney, boasts hundreds of diverse acts... more info

Chicago Tribune — Tribune music critic Greg Kot predicts Grammy awards The 20,000 members of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences take another shot at rewarding "... more info

XLR8R — Load up the camper and don't forget to pack the earplugs. The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival–whose dates were announced just last October—has unleashed its initial artist lineup to the masses, with a list that includes ever... more info

JamBase — BEATLES AND KILLERS AND LIPSTICK WEARING MIDDLE-AGE MEN! Jack White - The Raconteurs :: Coachella 2008 by F. Reda Headliners Paul McCartney, The Killers and The Cure are among the 130-plus acts set for the tenth Coachella Music Festival at the b... more info

JamBase — Langerado Daily Schedule Set to go down March 6-8 at Bicentennial Park on Biscayne Bay in Miami, Langerado has announced the daily schedule. Snoop Dogg Friday, March 6 Snoop Dogg - Flogging Molly - Broken Social Scene - The Faint - Chromeo - Tric... more info

MTV.com News — Surprise appearance is a highlight of Barack Obama's inaugural weekend.By Shaheem Reid Young Jeezy and Jay-Z attend Young Jeezy's 'Presidential Status' Inauguration Ball on Sunday Photo: Johnny Nunez/ WireImage WASHINGTON, D.C. — All hai... more info