Question: Why did the zebra lead the children into an abandoned alley?

Answer: To show them a musical fantasy world where Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump flies a fish helicopter, Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy dances with robots, Panic at the Disco's Brendan Urie reports the news, and up-and-comer Janelle Monae teaches an elementary school how to shake it.

Last week, Las Vegas emo-pop band Panic at the Disco announced that two of its members -- guitarist Ryan Ross and bassist Jon Walker -- are quitting to pursue a new musical project together. Frontman Brendon Urie and drummer Spencer Smith, meanwhile, said they plan to continue to record and tour under the Panic at the Disco name.

Two of Panic at the Disco's four members are leaving the band, according to a post on their official website.

Guitarist Ryan Ross and bassist Jon Walker announced that they are departing the Las Vegas-based emo-pop act to pursue their own project together.

2009 is looking to be a banner year for emo-gone-'60s-rock quartet Panic at the Disco: the band, who have been "writing non-stop" for the follow-up to last year's Pretty.

Just in time for the holiday season, emo heroes Panic at the Disco will release a new CD/DVD set, entitled Live in Chicago, December 2 via Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen.

From the release of their sophomore effort, Pretty.