Starpulse — Former Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson has spoken out in support of gay rights, slamming American politicians for refusing to allow same-sex marriages in the country.[...] Read more! more info

Guardian Music — Michael Stipe, Patti Smith and others pay tribute at memorial to melancholic singer-songwriter who died on Christmas dayA memorial service has been held for the American musician Vic Chesnutt, who has died aged 45. Chesnutt, described by REM's Michae... more info

The Playlist — Hooray for everyone! Hollywood must love this weekend, because by the numbers, it looks like everyone wins. Thanks to "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" for getting the major front page headlines on the nation's lesser newspapers, spotlighting just how ... more info

My Old Kentucky — Brendan Benson and tour mate Cory Chisel will perform, for FREE, at LUNA Music Midtown this evening at 6pm. This is one of only four free in-stores the pair is doing on their current tour. Benson and Chisel perform tonight at the newly re-opened Mus... more info

MTV.com News — Ciara, Christina Ricci, Rose McGowan, more sing Gaga's praises at L.A.'s MOCA gala.By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Damien Vaca and Matt Elias Lady Gaga performs onstage at the MOCA 30th anniversary gala. Photo: Charley Gallay/ Getty Images ... more info

Dlisted — Remember when Shayna Lameass called The Empress of Lucite "pure trash"? Just pretend you do and nod your head yes. Well, look who is the piece of trash now! Garbage day is now on Sunday, because this bitch Shayna Lamas got arrested for DUI. TMZ, Rada... more info

Kerrang! — Florida political punks Against Me! have completed work on White Crosses, the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2007 album, New Wave. The band finished tracking the album this past Saturday (October 17) in LA with producer Butch Vig (Nirvana, ... more info

411 Mania — Watch Chris Brown do his community service... more info

E! Online — Chris Brown is more than willing to take out the trash—that is, as soon as someone assigns him the job. Any day now the disgraced R&B star is due to begin serving 180 days... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo courtesy of Activision Today, Activision has confirmed that a Kurt Cobain character will be playable in Guitar Hero 5 (out September 1st), alongside music legends Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix and the still living Shirley Manson of Garbage and Matt... more info