Rolling Stone — The track list for Almost Alice, the March 2nd soundtrack to Tim Burton’s anticipated Alice in Wonderland, has been revealed by MySpace: Robert Smith’s solo track “Very Good Advice,” plus songs by Franz Ferdinand, Wolfmother and Mark Hoppus w... more info

MTV.com News — 'They actually know how to critique,' he says of Mary J. Blige, Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne and other celeb judges.By Katie Byrne Randy Jackson Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images Back in August, long before Simon Cowell's departure was the b... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — During a recent sit-down with Elvis Costello on his Sundance Channel music-interview show "Spectacle," U2 singer Bono talked about the importance in life of sustained effort along a particular direction, a thought that's inescapable listening to the ... more info

The Independent — A 20-song collection highlighting songs nominated for the 2010 Grammy Awards will be released January 19, featuring artists including Adele, Beyoncé, the Black Eyed Peas, Coldplay, Dave Matthews Band, Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood, the Fray, Green... more info

Live Daily — A concert promoter from Arizona has been accused of running a $25 million Ponzi scheme that has left approximately 140 victims in its wake, according to a press release issued by the Arizona division of the FBI.The alleged promoter--Miko Dion Wady, o... more info

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Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: Lloyd Banks, U2, Swans • Jackson Dr. May Face Manslaughter Charge • M.I.A. Talks Follow-Up to Kala • Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd on U.K. Stamps • Settlements Near in 2003 Great White Fire • Animal Collective Reveal “Brothe... more info

Rolling Stone — G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks was arrested in Ontario, Canada, on charges he held a promoter in a hotel room and assaulted and robbed the man with the help of three others, MTV News reports. The men were reportedly disputing payment for a performance. Th... more info

Guardian Music — Will Boyzone singer Ronan Keating's new Sunday show add a 'moment of sparkle', not to mention listeners, to London's Magic 105.4?It's fair to assume that Thom Yorke will not feature too highly on Ronan Keating's playlist in his new career as a DJ for... more info

Guardian Music — The way in which we consume music has been revolutionised, but rumours of the death of major labels have been greatly exaggeratedToday it's hard to imagine a world without access to millions of songs at your fingertips. But less than a decade ago, it... more info