411 Mania — This week Under The Scalpel tackles three questions: Why must every man born south of the Mason-Dixon Line be portrayed as the arrogant personification of every Jeff Foxworthy punchline? Why would a major label drop an artist on the verge of releasin... more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Kidz in the Hall lead us through their Land of Make Believe, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Nicki Minaj Photo: MTV News Celebrity Favorites: Nicki Minaj Nicki Minaj has an affinity for a certain silver-screen serial killer. On L... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Kathryn Yu It's been too long since we've heard a massed army of Amish-dressed Canadians belting out towering anthems on stage. But this summer, we're in luck. Arcade Fire have been laying low for a little while now, working on a new album, ... more info

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ContactMusic — 50 Cent was inspired by Eminem to become a success.The hip-hop star was determined to become a huge star all over the world after seeing the phenomenal sales the... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Graeme Flegenheimer Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, the emerging Vermont-based band's third album for Hollywood Records, will be released on June 8. Produced by Mark Batson (Dr. Dre, Eminem, Jay-Z, Dave Matthews Band), this new recording s... more info

MTV.com News — Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, the Hollies also inducted in show featuring Phish, Green Day and more.By James Montgomery The Stooges' Iggy Pop performs with Greenday's Billie Joe Armstrong at the 25th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony ... more info

MTV.com News — 'It's definitely gonna come out,' Atlanta MC says of Dre's long-awaited opus.By Shaheem Reid Stat Quo Photo: MTV News Stat Quo says he doesn't know exactly when, but Dr. Dre is definitely going to drop Detox. It's not a myth. Stat has been... more info

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Culture Bully — Lil Wayne and Eminem just released a video for "Drop The World," the best song from the worst album of Weezy's career. more info