Live Daily — Despite spending only three days on the shelves during its debut week, "21st Century Breakdown," Green Day's first new studio set since 2004's "American Idiot," follows in its predecessor's footsteps by entering the US album chart at No. 1. Surfacing... more info

MTV.com News — Punk veterans pull off #1 bow despite a short week in stores.By Gil Kaufman Green Day's 21st Century Breakdown Photo: Reprise Records A full week? Green Day don't need no stinkin' week! Despite releasing 21st Century Breakdown three da... more info

One thing to keep in mind when looking at Last.fm charts and statistics is that the listener base tends to skew indie. According to the site, the most popular artists in the U.S. tagged as “country” are: Neko Case, Ryan Adams, The Avett B... more info

Live Daily — "Epiphany," the sophomore set from Chrisette Michele, takes over the top spot on the US album chart this week, and, in doing so, has established a low-water mark for a No. 1 debut. With 83,000 copies sold during its debut week, "Epiphany" claims the ... more info

MTV.com News — Ciara's Fantasy Ride comes in at #3.By Gil Kaufman Chrisette Michele Photo: Def Jam In the battle of the R&B divas, Chrisette Michele pulled out a squeaker. The Grammy-winning singer's second album, Epiphany, will top next week's Billboa... more info

Kings of A&R — Let’s welcome 24 year old, Country Pop girl, KJ Testin who just completed a four song EP in Nashville with Ben Fowler (Lee Ann Rhymes, Rascal Flatts, Brooks & Dunn). Check out the track No Reason Not To. For more information contact joeyfingers007@... more info

MTV.com News — Heaven and Hell, Mike Jones, NOFX debut in top 50.By Gil Kaufman Bob Dylan Photo: Columbia Bob Dylan is two for two. The crusty folk bard will notch his second #1 album debut next week, when his 33rd disc, Together Through Life, hits th... more info

MTV.com News — Miami boss earns third-straight #1 debut on next week's albums chart.By James Montgomery Rick Ross' Deeper Than Rap Photo: Def Jam It looks like beef is still big business. After spending much of the year feuding with 50 Cent and goading E... more info

People.com — Taylor Swift, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland and Def Leppard will also perform more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift will perform during the Country Music Television awards show June 17. more info