Rolling Stones insider pins Altamont fracas on cops (Reuters)

Reuters - December 6 is a day that will live in infamy in the annals of rock 'n' roll.

Green Day speak about new 'powerpop' album (Yahoo! Music)

U2 scrap Rick Rubin tracks on new album (Yahoo! Music)

First a top hit, now Grammy nod: M.I.A. firmly pop (AP)

AP - Though M.I.A. has been hailed by critics since she made her debut in 2005, her fiery lyrics, which speak against corrupt political systems and talk of revolution and violence, have always ensured her a place far outside of music's mainstream — until recently.