Elton John's upcoming album, due out in late 2009, will be produced by Mark Ronson.

BID 2 BEAT AIDS, an annual entertainment memorabilia auction, launched on December 1. Hundreds of artists have donated rare and autographed items or meet-and-greet opportunities, with all proceeds benefiting LIFEbeat the Music Industry Fights AIDS.

Interface band MGMT celebrated Thanksgiving with a performance of 'Kids' in France, by dressing as pilgrims and inviting people wearing Native American costumes onstage.

Live Earth India, which Bon Jovi and Roger Waters were scheduled to play, was cancelled after terrorist attacks in Mumbai killed nearly 200 people last week.

Noah and the Whale announced plans to release a punk side project called the A Sides this Christmas.