Bridging The Atlantic — Aside from the obvious quartet of MGMT, Bon Iver, Vampire Weekend and TV on the Radio, here are 10 albums (in no particular order) that knocked my socks off in 2008:1. Born Ruffians - Red Yellow and BlueBorn Ruffians - Badonkadonkey2. Why? - Alopecia... more info

Perez Hilton — Katy Perry attended the 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards on Thursday night. Why? We're not sure. But…. The I Kissed A Girlhottie was looking super glam. Super duper, Dita-inspired hawt! We Loves It! What do U think of Katy's look? And don't forge... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — It was the year Napster broke into the music industry and changed it forever. Why? Because the record labels were forcing crap like Britney, Nsync, and Backstreet Boys upon the masses. Music fans wanted more...they wanted better...and they fought to ... more info

Perez Hilton — Princess RiRi welcomed 2009 at Movida nightclub in London. Why? Well, why not?! The reigning Princess of Pop was snapped by the paps leaving the club in a teeny tiny skirt on that super cold London night. Where was Chris Brown? Nice gloves, RiRi. Mak... more info

5 Acts — 100. Does It Offend You, Yeah? - Dawn Of The Dead099. Anthem In - Moving On098. Calexico - Two Silver Trees097. The LK - Stop Being Perfect096. Neon Neon - I Lust U095. Longwave - Sirens In The Deep Sea094. Jade McNelis - Comedian093. Gentleman Aucti... more info

5 Acts — 100. Does It Offend You, You? - Dawn Of The Dead099. Anthem In - Moving On098. Calexico - Two Silver Trees097. The LK - Stop Being Perfect096. Neon Neon - I Lust U095. Longwave - Sirens In The Deep Sea094. Jade McNelis - Comedian093. Gentleman Auctio... more info

5 Acts — In no particular order...Deerhoof - Offend MaggieFaces on Film - The TroublesWhy? - AlopeciaThe Walkmen - You & MeDeerhunter - MicrocastleThe French Kicks - SwimmingFlying Lotus - Los AngelesThe Black Keys - Attack & ReleaseBon Ivor - For Emma, Forev... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Alejandro Escovedo’s cover of Gun Club’s “Sex Beat” has been posted here before and played many a time on my radio show over the years as well. Why? Because like any good re-interpretation, it takes the song’s bare es... more info

Perez Hilton — Looks like even the crazies have a good heart. Eccentric singer Bjork has become….a venture capitalist!!! WTF??? Why???? She has teamed up with Reykjavik-based Audur Capital in order to help raise money to invest in different businesses in Iceland,... more info

Perez Hilton — "Man accused of stealing fridge with urine samples" Ewwwww! Why???? CLICK HERE to read the article accompanying this headline. [Image via WENN.] Man accused of stealing fridge with urine samples GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Authorities say a man was a... more info