Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets for the Gorillaz show at Madison Square Garden are now on Sub Division (fan club) presale. They go on more public presales Thursday (8/5) from 10 AM until 5PM. Passwords include "HEBEACH" and "flute". Public sale begins Friday... more info

NME — Florence + The Machine, MGMT, Gorillaz also nominated more info

MTV.com News — From Gaga's record 13 nods to the six first-time nominees, we take a closer look at the 2010 nominations.By Gil Kaufman Lady Gaga Photo: Derek Storm/ Splash News For an artist who has quickly made a habit of smashing records, Lady Gaga impr... more info

NME — Singer/producer sees off competition from Eminem, Pendulum and Gorillaz more info

Altsounds — Here's some news from NPR about *Gorillaz* doing a show in Syria. *Damon Albarn* got a lot of inspiration from Arabic orchestral music for Plastic Beach and worked with conductor *Issam Rafea *on the album. Then on Sunday night he took the stage with... more info

Altsounds — Escape to Plastic Beach is a 3D action game in which Murdoc floats and fights above Plastic Beach HQ on his Doom Glider to foil 2D's repeated escape attempts whilst battling ghost pirate ships, and a mix of other hazards and obstacles. Designe... more info

NME — Listen to Damon Albarn and co's gig in full more info

Gigwise — You can listen to it now... more info

Undercover, Australia — Gorillaz celebrate their Damascus performance by bringing in The Clash, De La Soul, The Pharcyde, Happy Mondays and more. more info

Silent Uproar — Gorillaz has announced a North American tour throughout October and into November supporting their latest album, Plastic Beach. [gorillaz.com] more info