411 Mania — They're done... more info

Pop Candy — Happy Friday, everybody! I hope you're ready for the weekend -- don't forget Daylight Savings Time ends and we "fall back" on Sunday. more info

NME — Michael Stipe confirms that the band 'is over' more info

Guardian Music — Gobby X Factor finalist Cher Lloyd's debut suggests her label don't have a clue what to do with her, writes Alexis PetridisIt's hard to know how to react to the advance publicity for Cher Lloyd's Sticks + Stones emanating from her management company... more info

ContactMusic — Michael Stipe has made it clear to fans that R E M have no plans to ever return to the stage insisting ending the band was liberating The Everybody Hurts hitmakers stunned fans in September 11 by announcing they were splitting up after 31 years toge.... more info

Chorus.fm — Head to the replies to watch two music videos for *R.E.M. (http://remhq.com)*'s "We All Go Back To Where We Belong" starring Kirsten Dunst and John Giorno. more info

Altsounds — Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage: 1982- 2011, the definitive R.E.M. greatest hits collection coming 11/15/2011. Watch Hollywood actress *Kirsten Dunst* in the video for *REM*'s farewell single 'We All Go Back To Where We Belong'. R.... more info

Topix — Beyonc's new video Party is a feel-good jam with star cameos, while REM cast actress Kirsten Dunst in the promo for We All Go Back To Where We Belong. more info

ContactMusic — Michael Stipes R E M bandmate does not expect him to launch a solo career The Everybody Hurts group announced last month that they are to separate after 31 years together but bassist Mike Mills thinks the singer will concentrate on other projects... more info

NME — Performance artist John Giorno stars in the second version of the band's farewell video more info