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.

Peter Buck's signature guitar is stolen after an REM concert in Helsinki.

Michael Stipe says REM have embraced their uncool image.
REM performed at a surprise, one-off gig in Oxford yesterday evening.
Digital Spy profiles each of the acts participating at this weekend's Live 8 gig in Hyde Park.
A recovered Mike Mills rejoins REM to continue their European tour.
Michael Stipe has stated that the band would split rather than change their line-up.
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Home and Away: 4961: Liam serenades Nicole.
Monday, 18:00 on Five.
Hollyoaks: 2696: Newt and Gaz come to blows.
Monday, 18:30 on Channel 4.
Emmerdale: Cain's seething by Charity's betrayal.
Monday, 19:00 on ITV1.
Coronation Street: Maria's shocked when Carla turns up.
Monday, 19:30 on ITV1.
EastEnders: Phil realises he's in over his head.
Monday, 20:00 on BBC One.
Neighbours: 5782: Donna tries to impress her idol.
Tuesday, 17:30 on Five.
Our picks from Monday's primetime TV:
| 21.00 | FlashForward (Five) |
| 21.00 | I'm A Celebrity... (ITV1) |
| 21.00 | One Tree Hill (E4) |
| 21.00 | How to Look Good Naked: Sexy Over 60 (Channel 4) |