Idolator — Generally speaking, releasing a best-of is a sign of a career that's pretty much finished. Obviously there are major exceptions: Madonna's Immaculate Collection, Pet Shop Boys' Discography, and R.E.M.'s Eponymous come to mind, with the latter being ... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News, AlbumSpinner.com: It's hard to say no to a legend, even for press-shy Chris Martin. During a BBC interview, R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe asked the Coldplay frontman "Is it true?" to all the rumors that Coldplay were recording new... more info

XFM.co.uk — Chris and Ed told Xfm that they won't be playing any new material during their support slots with R.E.M. this weekend - but that playing with the legendary Athens band is a dream come true. more info

XFM.co.uk — However, the R.E.M. frontman was convinced otherwise, as this week's huge shows prove… more info

Pop Justice — What has been going on in the world of news while we've all been asleep? » Britney Spears will not be appearing in the new Britney Spears video. ('Britney Spears Making Comeback As A Cartoon Character' - The Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/showbi... more info