LINKS: Gary Oldman's Dramatic R. Kelly Reading, Florence Does Green Day & More

R&B genius and accidental comedian, R. Kelly, has a new autobiography out called Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me. If that isn't ridiculous enough for you, then watch Gary Oldman's dramatic reading of one of the book's choicest passages. [Gawker]

Dev Hynes of Lightspeed Champion and Florence Welch have covered Green Day's "Hitchin' a Ride." Well, hell, now you GOTTA listen to it. [Antiquiet]

Speaking of Green Day, how about 13 songs from other bands that sound just like Green Day? [Diffuser]

Watch the legendary Tom Waits perform "Raised Right Men" on "Fallon." [Consequence of Sound]

Our sister site The Boot has compiled a lovely list of the top 10 Americana albums released so far this year. [The Boot, duh]

Hyon Song-wol is North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un's presumed girlfriend. She's trying to be a pop star. Listen to her track "Excellent Horse Like Lady," right now -- no, we're not making this up. [Stool Pigeon]

Janis Joplin's life is going to get the bio-pic treatment! Yes, the producers have the rights to Joplin's songs. No, they don't have to change her name to Janet Jopler. [Deadline]

And finally, check out Crocodiles newest video for "Endless Flowers." It is a wholly accurate depiction of all rock 'n' roll-loving tween girls' lives.

Watch "Endless Flowers"