Stereogum — This morning we looked at an albums list from one of today's most influential sites, so it's fitting to take a pass through yesteryear's authority after the sun has set completely. Rolling Stone's decade-appraising lists were superficially compreh... more info

The Independent — Artists revving up their tour schedules soon after the new year include Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, OK Go, Muse, and Arctic Monkeys. Also on the horizon is the Grammy Awards celebration, when the Recording Academy will announce winners from nominees th... more info

Guardian Music — Music publisher makes small profit after loss last yearDemand for Michael Jackson's music following the singer's death in the summer helped boost annual revenues for the music publisher Chrysalis, which has the rights to some of his songs, including ... more info

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NME — Fergie and co to head to the UK in May more info

People.com — The Grammys enlist the Obama "Hope" artist who's also crafted artwork for the Black Eyed Peas and Smashing Pumpkins more info

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Guardian Music — Part 1: From Will.I.am to Mondeo ManForget Bush, Brand and Bin Laden, this decade's pop culture produced its own range of baddies from all corners. So who spent the decade buying ugly houses? Who was responsible for a pig being pleasured on TV, and w... more info

AllHipHop — Today (December 11), Billboard announced their completed year-end and decade recap lists which featured many prominent Hip-Hop and R&B stars.   Kanye West was named music’s Top Male Artist of 2009, a distinction shared with his female counte... more info