MTV.com News — October 16 awards show in Mexico marks band's first North American TV appearance of the year.By Chris Harris Metallica's James Hetfield Photo: Steffen Kugler/ Getty Images In the weeks leading up to the release of their latest LP, Death M... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — 10 - Gym Class Heroes Ft The Dream - Cookie Jar09 - Iglu & Hartly - In This City08 - Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up07 - Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl06 - Rihanna - Disturbia05 - Boyzone - Love You Anyway04 - Sugababes - Girls03 - Oasis - The Shock Of... more info

Idolator — In a sleepy week for Billboard's Hot 100, Atlanta rap king T.I. maintains his grip on the No. 1 spot, his fifth nonconsecutive week there, with “Whatever You Like.” The “jump ball” I expected to break within the Top Three turn... more info

Pop Crunch — S.O.S–It’s Time For A Makeover! Rihanna might want to consider growing her hair back. Star Magazine snitches say Rih-Rih’s new do has fans mistaking the Grammy Award-winning islander for music legend Prince. Celebrity spies claim Rihanna was �... more info

The Mirror — It's good to see Rihanna's not too picky when it comes to dinner. The 20-year-old was taken for a fingerlickin' feast at KFC in Hollywood by her fella Chris Brown. Bet she wanted to hide under her umbrella with embarrassment! more info

PopSugar UK — The nominations have been announced for the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards, which is taking place on November 6th in Liverpool. Britney Spears, Coldplay and Duffy all lead the table with three nominations each, while acts like Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Foo... more info

AllHipHop — Jay-Z has officially announced his new partnership with StarGate, the multi-platinum Norwegian production duo responsible for hit singles by Ne-Yo, Rihanna, and Beyonce, Cher, Lionel Richie and others.   The global partnership establishes the StarR... more info

The Music Slut — And they are...Album Of The Year:Alicia Keys – As I AmBritney Spears - BlackoutColdplay – Viva La VidaDuffy – RockferryLeona Lewis – SpiritMost Addictive Track:Coldplay – Viva La VidaDuffy – MercyKaty Perry �... more info

PopSugar — The famous foursome of Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Matthew McConaughey, and Camila Alves were together again last night at the Dolce & Gabbana Golden Age party in Milan. The bash celebrated Domenico Dolce's 50th anniversary, and what better way tha... more info

PopSugar UK — A judge has ordered the immediate release of Busta Rhymes after he was detained at a London airport before a charity performance today. He was held there after being refused entry to the UK because of "unresolved convictions" in the US. — BB... more info