MTV.com News — Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera will also perform at the show, airing live Friday at 8 p.m. ET.By Gil Kaufman Jay-Z Photo: Dave M. Benett/ Getty Images Justin Timberlake, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springs... more info

MTV.com News — We dive in to Rock Week with a look at MCR's long-awaited Black Parade follow-up.By James Montgomery My Chemical Romance Photo: Reprise We're kicking off Rock Week at MTV News with a look at My Chemical Romance's yet-untitled new effort, w... more info

Guardian Music — A quartet of high-flying females will dominate next month's Brit awards, the nomination list for the most glittering night in the UK music calender revealed tonight. Lady Gaga, Florence and the Machine, Lily Allen and Pixie Lott were nominated for th... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Clarence Clemons, saxophonist in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, is recovering after undergoing back surgery. more info

Guardian Music — (Loose)Danny George Wilson may have adopted the title of a children's book for his latest venture, but the former singer-guitarist with Americana addicts Grand Drive is less preoccupied with youth on this album than the woes and disappointments of ag... more info

Perez Hilton — Damn! He looks almost as good as he did during his Glory Days! Bruce Springsteen was snapped vacationing in St. Barth's with his family and he must be drinking from the same fountain of youth as David Bowie! He's 60 years old and smokin' hot! [Image ... more info

Live Daily — You've probably never heard of Ramon Sampson, but chances are this won't be the last time you'll see his name. The 19-year-old Cordova, TN, native out-drummed a national list of contestants--including the four other finalists, Troy Molsberry (Carlsba... more info

Rolling Stone — That tidal wave of 808s, neon and Miami Vice suits above is San Diego Chargers’ running back LaDainian Tomlinson’s new viral music video for “LT Slide, Electric Glide,” our favorite music-related football clip since the 1985 Chicago Bears pre... more info

Guardian Music — Chris Evans bucked the trend by playing the Beatles – put Springsteen is still the most popular choice for presenters' new slotsSo Chris Evans – as you may already know by now – chose the Beatles' All You Need Is Love for the fir... more info

8/1 — 50 Sonic Youth - The Eternal49 Karen O and The Kids - Where the Wild things are48 Elvis Costello - Secret, Profane & Sugarcane47 Florance and the Machine - Lungs46 Ebony Bones - Bones of My Bones45 Prodigy - Invaders Must Die44 Bibio - Ambivalence Av... more info