SPIN.com's Best of the Week

MGMT leak a new song, the Strokes confirm September album, and Notorious B.I.G. 13 years later. Plus: Gaga, Pumpkins, and more.
Notorious B.I.G. / MGMT

This week MGMT leaked a new song, the Strokes confirmed a September album release, and SPIN remembered the Notorious B.I.G. 13 years after his murder. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga unveiled her epic new video, the first trailer for Twilight: Eclipse hit the web, and the Smashing Pumpkins began their search for new bandmembers.

SPIN.com's Best of the Week

STP debut new album, Kanye drops a haunting video, and Steve Tyler reunites with Aerosmith. Plus: Hold Steady, Broken Bells, and more.
Steven Tyler / Kanye West/ Scott Weiland

This week, Stone Temple Pilots debuted their new album, Aerosmith reunited for a summer tour, and Kanye dropped a haunting new video. Meanwhile, Thom Yorke's supergroup will hit the road, and Vampire Weekend's guitarist spoke out about his homosexuality and music.

These stories, plus the week's top news, audio/video, and live reviews, below.

SPIN.com's Best of the Week

Hole returns, Lollapalooza's lineup leaks, and Lady Gaga wins big at the BRITs. Plus: MGMT, Deftones, Kurt Cobain, and more.
Lady Gaga / Courtney Love / Billy Joe Armstrong

This week, Courtney Love's band, Hole, announced the release date for their new album and played their first gig in more than a decade, while the headliners for Lollapalooza -- Lady Gaga, Soundgarden, and Green Day -- leaked online. Meanwhile, Gaga nabbed three BRIT Awards and MGMT revealed their new album cover.

SPIN.com's Best of the Week

Lil Wayne's jail sentence delayed, the Strokes' new album, and Jay-Z headlines Bonnaroo. Plus: MGMT, Alexander McQueen, and more.
Lil Wayne / Julian Casablancas / Jay-Z

This week, MGMT unveiled new album details, Lil Wayne's jail sentence was delayed, and fashion designer Alexander McQueen was tragically found dead at 40. Meanwhile, Jay-Z, Phoenix, and Weezer were named Bonnaroo headliners, and the Strokes said the band's comeback album should be out by September.

These stories, plus the week's top news, audio/video, and live reviews, below.

SPIN.com's Best of the Week

Fall Out Boy fallout, Lost star Emilie de Ravin's favorite tunes, Steven Tyler's lawsuit. Plus: Frances Bean Cobain, Jay Reatard, and more.
Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, <i>Lost</i>'s Emilie de Ravin, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler (from left)

This week, Fall Out Boy members discussed the band's uncertain future, Jay Reatard's death was ruled a drug overdose, and Francis Bean Cobain made her musical debut. Meanwhile, Steven Tyler threatened to sue his Aerosmith bandmates, and Lost actress Emilie de Ravin shared what's on her iPod.

SPIN.com's Best of the Week

Grammy secrets revealed, and Joan Jett and KStew rock Sundance. Plus: Radiohead, Lil Wayne, Eminem, and more.
Kings of Leon with Eminem and Kristen Stewart

This week, SPIN prepped for Sunday night's Grammy Awards by making our predictions and taking a closer look at the performers, including Eminem and Lil Wayne. Meanwhile, Joan Jett and Kristen Stewart rocked the Sundance Film Festival with their 'Runaways' movie, and Radiohead played a Haiti benefit show in L.A.

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