Guardian Music — All the news that's fit to linkWant to play bass in Smashing Pumpkins? Here's your chance (via smashingpumpkins.com)Murdoc says Gorillaz turned down Katy Perry for a guest spot on their new album because she's got "Russell Brand all over her" (via Co... more info

Perez Hilton — Looks like Billy Corgan is ready to re-start The Smashing Pumpkins with an entirely new line-up, and is holding open auditions to find a new bassist and keyboard player!! Ginger Pooley, the band's bassist, quit last week to focus on her family, and s... more info

The Quietus — Can you play an instrument? Could you put up with Billy Corgan? If the answer to these questions is yes, YOU could join the Smashing Pumpkins more info

MTV.com News — 'He's trying to destroy his career,' Corgan says of Mayer's Playboy comments about Simpson.By Jocelyn Vena Billy Corgan Photo: Jason Merritt/ FilmMagic Billy Corgan may have admitted his love for Jessica Simpson to Rolling Stone, but it se... more info

The Independent — Billy Corgan is in search of two band members to complete The Smashing Pumpkins lineup, according to an announcement on the band's website March 9. Bassists and keyboardists interested in playing with the band are invited to send in background info ... more info

411 Mania — Band looking for a new keyboardist and bassist... more info

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411 Mania — Come inside for the latest edition of Life On Shuffle where we break down songs from Rihanna, MGMT, Smashing Pumpkins, and others. Are all the songs safe or will there be deletions galore? Only one way to find out. Click The Link! more info