The Telegraph — Disastrous auditions, lawsuits, and a near-miss with Michael Jackson... more info

Stereogum — Dev Hynes and Julian Casablancas have worked together a number of times, and it seems like the two musicians are friends. So the new Oyster Magazine piece in which the Blood Orange mastermind and the Strokes frontman interview each other, touching on... more info

TMZ — Janet Jackson's emotions started pouring out on the first night of her "Unbreakable" tour ... which she kicked off in Vancouver last night. Janet got a massive ovation at the very start of the show -- and broke down… more info

The Independent — Kanye West may have been pleased to accept the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs, but when it came to Macklemore debuting his new song “Downtown”, Kanye was less impressed. more info

Perez Hilton — There's a reason they called him the King of Pop! From his earliest childhood years all the way to his tragic death, Michael Jackson created some of the most iconic music that has touched the lives of millions! So in honor of what would have been his... more info

Perez Hilton — It's about time! On Sunday at the VMAS, Kanye West is actually going to be invited up on stage! That's because he's going to be receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award which honors artists for their contributions to the art of music videos... more info

Stereogum — Taylor Swift’s revenge moment has arrived! MTV announced today that Kanye West will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at this year’s Video Music Awards. Wikipedia notes that Video Vanguard is a lifetime achievement award “is give... more info

Stereogum — There was a moment in the late ’80s when Michael Jackson was both the biggest pop star in the world and, arguably at least, the weirdest. Jackson was always weird; the circumstances of his upbringing made it impossible for him to be anything but. B... more info

Perez Hilton — Pharrell Reveals Michael Jackson Had A VERY Specific Type! It Was… [CLICK HERE] Miley Cyrus & Her Kitten Go Topless — See The Sexy Pic HERE! [CLICK HERE] Ben Affleck's Controversial Former Nanny Steps Out In A Bikini By The Beach, Still Living Th... more info

Mercury News, California — Rolling Stone magazine releases its list of the 100 greatest songwriters of all time. Billie Joe Armstrong, Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson made the list, but didn't crack the top 10. more info