Idolator — I think I've been adequately on record with regards to my dislike for Welsh pop songstress Duffy from nearly the beginning (although I erred on her nationality back then). I generally don't find myself bothered by pop stars performing in advertisemen... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Wacked NewsSome patrons may run on Dunkin, while others flock to get their daily Starbucks fix, but employees at either java house may want to start crying over foamed milk, regardless.Fair trade coffee master Duane Sorenson is apparentl... more info

MTV.com News — British soul singer talks about her failed encounters with JT and Etta James.By Jocelyn Vena Adele arrives to the Grammy Awards Photo: Larry Busacca/ Getty Images Most young ladies would kill for the opportunity to meet Justin Timberlake. ... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Kirstie Shanley Some might hear an Arcade Fire song-- all that sweeping sincerity and gusto!-- and guess that the band is a little pompous in real life. They're rock'n'roll saviors, dammit! Well, according to Flaming Lips front man Wayne C... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Kirstie Shanley Some might hear an Arcade Fire song-- all that sweeping sincerity and gusto!-- and guess that the band is a little pompous in real life. They're rock'n'roll saviors, dammit! Well, according to Flaming Lips fr... more info

The Telegraph Blog — In the wake of the Grammys, some people were getting all excited about the new British invasion of America. In particular, we have heard a lot about how British girls with authentic voices (like Duffy, Adele and Amy) and an idiosyncratic take on pop ... more info

Idolator — Universal Music Group's sales declined 6% in the fourth quarter of 2008, and revenues for the year were down 4.5% (although that decline is .2% when you adjust for currency). The biggest sellers of the year worldwide for the company: the Mamma Mia! s... more info

Pop Bytes — † FROM DJ PAUL V. I know we just recently featured his Duffy vs. Police mashup, but Mighty Mike strikes gold once again! One of my favorite newish rock bands is Kings Of Leon, who really wowed me with their latest disc last year. And it... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Wacked NewsFun facts for the day: Yoko Ono goes barefoot ... in the shower! With her big head and small body, John Lennon called her "Martian." And she really loves a nice pair of gloves, but she really hates wearing them. Well, you don'... more info

The Telegraph — Carol Ann Duffy an openly lesbian single mum is favourite for next Poet Laureate according to William Hill's odds. Rastafarian dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah is also quoted. more info