ContactMusic — Controversial Irish singer SINEAD O'CONNOR has launched another tirade against Catholic church leaders, after Irish bishops asked parishioners for money to compensate... more info

Guardian Music — Last time was all about being softly spoken. Now we want you to take the plunge with this week's topicEvenin' all. And many happy returns to each of you. It seems like a long time since I rapped at ya, what with Hey Jude, the Brits and a brief dallia... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Florence Welch has a formidable, ethereal, pop/soul vocal vibe going — same as such female singing stars from across the pond as Annie Lennox, Kate Bush, Sinead O'Connor and PJ Harvey. more info

Guardian Music — This anti-folk singer has been bigged up by Kanye West for her enchanting falsetto and sonically ambitious solo debutHometown: Brooklyn.The lineup: Holly Miranda (vocals, instruments).The background: We've been putting off writing about Holly Miranda... more info

MTV.com News — 'Clef covered the reggae classic at the 'Help for Haiti Now' telethon.By Maura K. Johnston Wyclef Jean (file) Photo: Michelly Rall/ Getty Images After a night of stirring performances, it was only right that Wyclef Jean closed out "Hope fo... more info

Guardian Music — Florence's quirky pop debut harked back to the days when artists could reach the higher echelons of the charts with music that's both uncompromising and inventiveWhich other albums made out critics' poll 2009 list? Florence Welch may have had the big... more info

Said the Gramophone — Dañez vs Rifhes - "see u fallin". Sinead O'Connor as ice-sculpture, run through with a snowblower, scattered glittering into the street. This is a remix that's all shards - the pure chorus uttered only once, if that, and when it comes it's like a ... more info

Starpulse — Outspoken Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has called for Pope Benedict XVI to step down, amid reports church leaders covered up the widespread sexual abuse of children for three decades.[...] Read more! more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Outspoken Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has called for Pope Benedict XVI to step down, amid reports church leaders covered up the widespread sexual abuse of children for three decades. more info

MTV.com News — Erykah Badu, Chairlift, Corinne Bailey Rae, Ke$ha and Metric also onboard.By Gil Kaufman Mary J. Blige Photo: Jeffrey Ufberg/ Getty Images After a decade-long hiatus, the female-centric Lilith Fair festival will storm back in summer 2010 w... more info