Michael Stipe says that if he could reform any band in history it would be Slade.

Weezer reveal details of their seventh studio album, due for release later this year.
REM announce the launch of a teaser EP ahead of the release of a full live album.
REM confirm that they are recording new music, but without singer Michael Stipe for now.

Former Hüsker Dü frontman Bob Mould questions a supposed decline in the music taste of gay people.
REM play a surprise song with Patti Smith at their own tribute concert at Carnegie Hall.
Paralysed singer Vic Chesnutt recalls how Michael Stipe flipped him out of his wheelchair in the '90s.

Marley & Me is a heart-warming pooch tale that will have dog lovers weeping into their popcorn.

Ricky Gervais reveals that he will sing with Elmo on an upcoming episode of Sesame Street.
Paul McCartney will appear on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report tomorrow.
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