REM confirm that they are recording new music, but without singer Michael Stipe for now.
REM play a surprise song with Patti Smith at their own tribute concert at Carnegie Hall.

Michael Stipe says REM have embraced their uncool image.
REM performed at a surprise, one-off gig in Oxford yesterday evening.
A South African film takes top honours at the Edinburgh Film Festival.
Digital Spy profiles each of the acts participating at this weekend's Live 8 gig in Hyde Park.
REM have rescheduled the gig they missed last month due to Mike Mills' illness.
A recovered Mike Mills rejoins REM to continue their European tour.
REM bassist Mike Mills was taken to hospital today before the band set were to perform.
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Neighbours: 5788: Paul makes a deal with Lyn.
Wednesday, 17:30 on Five.
Home and Away: 4968: Miles is concerned for Kirsty.
Wednesday, 18:00 on Five.
Hollyoaks: 2703: Zoe takes the stand in court.
Wednesday, 18:30 on Channel 4.
Emmerdale: Laurel rumbles Sally's sick game.
Wednesday, 19:00 on ITV1.
Coronation Street: Michelle tells Becky about Steve's call from Bernie.
Wednesday, 20:00 on ITV1.
EastEnders: Max turns to Rachel for monetary help.
Thursday, 19:30 on BBC One.
Our picks from Tuesday's primetime TV:
| 21.00 | Paradox (BBC1) |
| 20.30 | I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! (ITV1) |
| 23.05 | Cast Offs (C4) |
| 22.00 | I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here Now! (ITV2) |