MTV.com News — 'I don't need your money, I need your ears,' MC says of his latest mixtape release, to Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Consequence Photo: MTV News Don't Sleep: Necessary Notables Mixtape: Movies on Demand Headliner: Consequence Key C... more info

ContactMusic — STING and JOHN LEGEND are to co-headline a climate rally to mark Earth Day 2010 on The National Mall in Washington, D.C.The duo will join The Roots, Bob Weir, Patrick... more info

Guardian Music — Jay Sean and Taio Cruz have achieved something very few British acts have managed – selling R&B and urban pop back to the US. They tell Lola Adesioye how they did itEvery few years, the US charts are subject to what is always called a "British... more info

All About Jazz — A-List Headliners Bring Record Crowds Despite Transitional Economy Almost 45,000 music lovers flocked to Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida for the 5th Annual Jazz in the Gardens hosted by nationally syndicated radio personality Tom Joyner. ... more info

Altsounds — Control Room and FIFA have announced the first group of legendary musicians confirmed to perform at the FIFA WORLD CUP KICK–OFF CELEBRATION CONCERT. BLK JKS, Alicia Keys, Amadou & Mariam, Angelique Kidjo, Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, J... more info

Idolator — Having Alicia Keys as your unofficial mentor as well as your tour buddy certainly keeps you in good company—Melanie Fiona shared the stage with John Legend and Boys II Men over the weekend at the 5th Annual Jazz in the Gardens music fest in Mi... more info

Idolator — In Idolator’s recent interview with Robin Thicke, the smooth crooner talked about working with freaky Grammy winner Estelle on his Sex Therapy: The Session album. “I was on tour with Estelle while I was opening up for John Legend years ago,” he... more info

VH1 News — Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, John Legend, Amadou & Mariam, Angelique Kidjo and BLK JKS are among the artists who will perform at the kickoff of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa on June 10. more info

The Parlotones will be kicking off the World Cup at FIFA's inaugural event in South Africa, alongside Alicia Keys, Shakira, Black Eyed Peas and John Legend. more info

Guardian Music — Show aims to be a celebration of African culture with fringe acts such as BLK JKS and Tinariwen also set to performBlack Eyed Peas, Amadou & Mariam and Shakira are among the performers announced for the opening gala for this year's World Cup. Western... more info