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.

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

Nine Inch Nails scraps plans for 3-D tour film (Reuters)

What's age got to do with it? Tina Turner still terrific (Reuters)

Reuters - There's always been something larger than life about Tina Turner, but sometimes these realizations don't actually hit home until one sees the R&B dynamo suspended 30 feet above a crowd of 15,000 people. On a hydraulic lift. While wearing five-inch heels.