DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliot's formed a heavy rock supergroup for a one-off concert. Elliott's Down & Outz, which features members of the Quireboys, will support the reunited Mott The Hoople Oct 6. more info

MTV.com News — Country singer will perform 'You Belong With Me' at awards show, which airs live Sunday at 9 p.m.By Jocelyn Vena Taylor Swift Photo: MTV News Taylor Swift is going from being last year's VMA preshow fashion correspondent to taking over the... more info

411 Mania — In the early 80's, a band of English musicians began their conquest of the musical planet. The opening blitzkrieg was an album full of classic tunes about cool things like setting fire to buildings and stalking former lovers. This week's Thrifty Tune... more info

Mercury News, California — Def Leppard has found all kinds of ways to survive in a rough music business. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "Def Leppard Wants To Know If Your School Rocks The Hardest! Win a meet & greet with Def Leppard @ San Manuel Amphitheatre! Any time between now and September 3rd, post the name of your high school or college on... more info

The Newsroom — "The nineties were a huge disappointment..." Def Leppard front man Joe Elliott says 90's music lacks melody and that's why those bands haven't endured the way 80's bands have. more info

Def Leppard have put gigs in Nashville, Tennessee and Birmingham, Alabama, on hold after one of the band members lost a member of their family. more info

Undercover, Australia — Def Leppard have been forced to cancel shows after a death of a loved one of one of the band members. more info

AngryApe — Due to a band member's bereavement more info

411 Mania — This week we look at a lot of cool stuff from The Grateful Dead, Bad Company, Paul Anka, Christina Aguilara, The Doors, Def Leppard and more! Check it out. more info