Weezer's in the midst of Red and their Hootenanny tour. As we let you know last week, Rivers and the boys are mixing R.E.M., Psychedelic Furs, Gary Numan, and Radiohead covers into their special please-touch set lists. As proof, we have video of them walking through "Creep" in Portland, accompanied by a room full of guitar strummers, percussionists, solo singers, violinists, and a few inscrutable non-contributors. - Source

Now this is not how we wanted to start off the week. The Tripwire crew was sad to learn that legendary comedian George Carlin passed away yesterday at the age of 71 due to heart failure. The man single handedly changed the rules and regulations - Source

Wanna enjoy 'Love Is Noise'?   - Source

Discussions about The Beatles' songs being licensed for use in computer games have reportedly been taking place between representatives of the Liverpool legends and the makers of the hugely successful 'Guitar Hero' series. - Source

The clock is ticking for My Bloody Valentine to play some shows in North America. While the tour officially kicks off tonight in London (their first time to play in 16 years), the group unofficially had two last minute warm up shows at the ICA in London last week - Source

Chances are, when you rush to your local record shop on some far-off Tuesday to pick up the Shins' fourth album, it will bear the mark of frontguy James Mercer's own Aural Apothecary imprint. And maybe not the logo of the band's longtime label Sub Pop. - Source

As far as Peter Hook is concerned, New Order is finished. But that doesn't mean fans won't be treated to loads of new New Order releases in the coming months, including the previously reported Live in Glasgow deluxe DVD set (due June 24 Stateside via Warner/Rhino, and out now in the UK) and a spate of expanded reissues, amp;agrave; la last year's Joy Division catalog clearout. Nor does it mean the name Joy Division isn't still making headlines, what with the aforementioned reissues, a pair of recent DVDs, and even a limited edition Zune. - Source

By calling Chris Martin a "pinhead." Zing, son. - Source

Did you see Conan last night? That Anne Hathaway is delightful. Did you know she used to be in a college a cappella group? My Morning Jacket were on too, and they did "Touch Me I'm Going to Scream (Part 2)." I'm sure Anne Hathaway enjoyed it. Conan definitely did; he likes all the cool bands. Earlier in the show, Conan invited MMJ's biggest fan (Scott from Alabama) to come backstage and meet the band. LOL ensued. - Source

The Gallagher Brothers have at least three albums left in Oasis, as the band has recently signed a new deal with SonyBMG overseas. Their very own Big Brother Recordings will partner up with SonyBMG, sharing profits from record sales on the upcoming Oasis releases - Source