News …
L.A.P.D. started planning Britney strategy on Monday, spent an estimated $25,000 for pop star's latest ride to the hosital - Los Angeles Times (registration may be required)
$44.6 billion! Now that's something to Yahoo about! - Associated Press
Paul McCartney steps up for seals – The Press Association
Police-Man Andy Summers’s photography exhibit Down Under – The Sydney Morning Herald
Mary J. Blige – "I saw my life going down a drain" – The Guardian Unlimited U.K.
Talib Kweli on Talib Kweli (and Notorious B.I.G.) – "I love Biggie. He’s in my top five. He could still be considered the best, because he was so talented" – The Aspen Times
Jared Leto talks about juggling his acting career, his music career and his dating beautiful women career - Belfast Telegraph
Views …
Jonas Brothers in Phoenix – "This is a band that has the makings of being around a spell, if you judge solely by the crowd's reaction" – Arizona Daily Star
The Mars Volta in Irvine, CA – "When this SoCal rock team plays live, it's out of the box" – Los Angeles Times (registration may be required)
"Winter Jam" in Indiana – "offered a big bang for the modest $10 admission price" – Evansville Courier & Press (registration may be required)
Reba & Kelly in Kansas – "The show was at its best when the two were harmonizing" – The Wichita Eagle
Blue Rodeo in Montreal – " …last night's expertly calibrated show ranks near the top of the list" – Montreal Gazette
Michelle Shocked in Glasgow – "there is no denying Shocked's passion for, and enjoyment of, her music" – Glasgow Herald
They Say It’s Their Birthday … (Or so says Associated Press)
Don Everly is 71
Ray Sawyer is 71
Joe Sample is 69
Del McCoury is 69
Terry Jones (Monty Python) is 66
Mike Campbell (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) is 54
Dwayne Dupuy (Ricochet) is 43
Lisa Marie Presley is 40
Pauly Shore is 40
Patrick Wilson (Weezer) is 39
Big Boi (Outkast) is 33