ContactMusic — British rap group THE STREETS have abandoned plans for a farewell tour of America, after their last album flopped. Frontman Mike Skinner recently revealed The ... more info

The Daily Mail — Anna Friel started filming an episode of the Jimmy McGovern drama series The Street yesterday. The occasion marked a rare return to work in Britain for the actress. more info

Perez Hilton — Yesterday afternoon, Paris Hilton's former BFF, Kim Kardashian, was spotted out and about being the hilton that she is. The well-endowed Kardashian was out having lunch with her MILF, Kriss Jenner. She then took a quick stroll through Beverly Hills f... more info

Pitchfork — -- We all know Lil Wayne has his own incredible sports blog on ESPN's website, where he talks about everything from the Dallas Cowboys to Manny Ramirez to 1990s alt-rockers Semisonic ("Closing Time" is his dream closing pitcher song). And now he's gu... more info

Pitchfork — -- We all know Lil Wayne has his own incredible sports blog on ESPN's website, where he talks about everything from the Dallas Cowboys to Manny Ramirez to 1990s alt-rockers Semisonic ("Closing Time" is his dream closing pitcher song). And now he... more info

Soul Sides — Greenwood Rhythm Collective: Guajira 78From 7" (NYC Trust, 200?)Greenwood Rhythm Collective: Salsa Verde (snippet)From 7" (NYC Trust, 2008)Orquesta International: Mucho ControlFrom El Barrio: Back on The Streets of Spanish Harlem (Fania, 2008)Damn, I... more info

ContactMusic — MARTHA + THE VANDELLAS' 1964 hit DANCING IN THE STREET has topped a new magazine list of the best Motown songs. The track, which was famously covered by David Bowie and ... more info

Sky News — Israeli troops and Hamas militants are fighting major battles on the streets of Gaza City as France's president calls for an immediate ceasefire. more info

MTV.com News — DJ Drama, DJ Khaled and more name their Frank White faves; Lil' Cease takes us back to B.I.G.'s beginning.By Shaheem Reid and Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes Lil' Cease and Jamal Woolard in front of Biggie's old house... more info

My Old Kentucky — Today is the all cover song end-of-year edition of My Old Kentucky Blog on SIRUS XMU! Tune in at 12pm EST (10 mins ago...sorry!) and again at Midnight EST!Annie - Two Of Hearts (Stacy Q cover)Lykke Li - Knocked Up (Kings Of Leon cover)Pepi Ginsberg ... more info