When it comes to collaborations, Sir Paul McCartney seems to be a “Rules” kind of guy. Basically, he’s old fashioned and into the idea of potential collaborators making the first move to get the ball rolling.

And he’s got his eyes on a few people in particular.

French group Nouvelle Vague -- who are known for their bossa nova-styled covers of new wave and punk classics -- are featuring Martin Gore (Depeche Mode), Ian McCullough (Echo and the Bunnymen), Barry Adamson (Magazine), and Terry Hall (The Specials) on groovy, lounge-inspired versions of their own songs!

Wow, how… oddly meta -- and totally awesome!

The full video for Eminem's Relapse single "Crack a Bottle" has finally appeared online. Watch below.

Considering Jack White's ever-expanding roster of bands -- the White Stripes, the Raconteurs, and the Dead Weather -- it's completely understandable that he'd crave some alone time.

We've been advised that Jay-Z's new album is officially on its way. And we've been told (by Kanye, no less) that it's "anti-Auto-Tune".

When SPIN.com caught up with Mark Hoppus recently, the Blink-182 bassist/vocalist said the reunited band plans to play new material on their star-studded summer tour.