Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: Pearl Jam, Ron Asheton • New Michael Jackson Song Leaks, Gets Yanked • Jay-Z’s “On to the Next One” Video: Watch It • Josh Klinghoffer Confirms He’s Joined RHCPs • Kanye West Says He’s Back in the Studio • Vampire... more info

Altsounds — ANDREW W.K. SENDS HAPPY NEW YEAR VIDEO MESSAGE: YouTube- Broadcast Yourself. ANDREW W.K. DENIES IDENTITY ACCUSATIONS IN STATEMENT THIS MORNING: Andrew W.K. (http://www.andrewwk.com/index.php?page=page.php?id=64) ANDREW W.K. ADMITS HE AUDITIONED FOR ... more info

Altsounds — Andrew W.K. spoke to ongoing allegations that he is either part of a conspiracy or a victim of a huge spider's web of corporate entertainment plots. In an unedited personal statement (also available on his website at: Andrew W.K. (http://www.andrew... more info

RAPPER Kanye West makes a fool of himself again with an idiotic rant on his blog more info

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People.com — In a blog post, the rapper shows he's emerged from the Taylor Swift debacle with self-confidence intact more info

Starpulse — Kanye West is preparing to rebuild his reputation with a new album after returning to the studio to work on his rap comeback.[...] Read more! more info

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Rolling Stone — Photo: Munoz/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic In his first blog post of the new decade, Kanye West revealed he’s back in the studio working on new music. West also expressed a desire to avoid the usual career trajectory of a hip-hop star, writing, “It’s funn... more info

Perez Hilton — Looks like the Kanye West is OVA! The rapper has just announced via his blog that he is heading back to the studio to create some new tracks. Says 'Nye: FIRST OF ALL, I WANT TO THANK EVERYBODY FOR THEIR CONSTANT LOVE AND SUPPORT OVER THESE PAST 6 YEA... more info