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Rock Stars' Most Iconic Accessories -- The Hip, Geeky and Downright Strange

We salute some of the most memorable accessories in music history. ... Read More »

Weezer Plot Star-Studded Rock Cruise, Stage-Sharing Shows With Flaming Lips

Weezer, never one to skimp on promotional gimmicks, have just announced their latest stunt: The Weezer Cruise. ... Read More »

The Tragically Hip Ring in Canada Day With Weezer and Broken Social Scene

As fireworks erupted, even the most hardened cynics had their arms around their neighbour, singing a peon not to Canadian music but to Canada itself, as the Tragically Hip closed down the night. ... Read More »

Muppet Music Covered by My Morning Jacket, Andrew Bird and More

Amazon If a new Muppets movie wasn't enough, fans of the lovable gang will be pumped to learn ... Read More »

Sheezer Bust Out Weezer's 'Pinkerton,' 'Blue Album' Hits at NXNE

When Sheezer (an all-girl, all-star Weezer tribute band) broke out the hits at NXNE, almost everyone in the audience -- guys and girls -- sang along. ... Read More »

Weezer Cover the Cars' 'You Might Think' for 'Cars 2' Soundtrack -- Song Premiere

Pop-punk heroes Weezer were given the opportunity to cover Ric Ocasek and his band the Cars' huge hit 'You Might Think,' keeping true to the original with bubbly swaths of synths. ... Read More »

Lip-Sync Videos: 11 Best Fake-Singing Music Videos Featuring Celebs and Kids

Ah, the notorious lip sync! It can spell disaster when the record skips on stage (think "Girl, you ... Read More »

Weezer Cover Barry Manilow-Penned Jingle for State Farm Insurance

Weezer pay homage to Barry Manilow with an expected cover of the familiar State Farm insurance jingle. ... Read More »

Songs About Fans: 20 Tracks Inspired by Real People

You've heard it countless times: "We wouldn't be ... Read More »

Coachella 2011 Lineup: Confirmed and Rumored Acts

The sleuths over at the Coachella Forum have deduced through a variety of interviews, Twitter updates and posted tour dates that Interpol, Glassjaw, DJ Honda and Sasha have all been confirmed to perform over the weekend. ... Read More »

Weezer Conjures Sweet 'Memories' in New York City

C Flanigan, FilmMagic.com Nobody knows the trouble Rivers Cuomo has seen. Nobody knows but ... Read More »

Win Tickets to See Weezer Play the 'Blue Album' Live in New York

Spinner is giving fans a chance to see Weezer live in New York City at the Roseland Ballroom this week. ... Read More »

Weezer Returns to Their Roots With 'Blinkerton' Kick-Off Shows

Noel Vasquez, Getty Images Rivers Cuomo's hair may have been thinner, but as he launched into the ... Read More »

Rivers Cuomo Won't Give Up Weezer Until He's 60

PA Photos After being offered $10m dollars to split up, Weezer's longevity was undermined -- but ... Read More »

Cloud Nothings Power Through Punky CMJ Set

In the good old days of major labels and televised music videos, the record industry sold false hope to the world's geek population. ... Read More »

Weezer's Rivers Cuomo Releasing 'Pinkerton Diaries' Book

Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo is like the gift that keeps on giving. Aside from the band's 2010 releases -- the recently released 'Hurley,' and the upcoming ‘Pinkerton’ deluxe reissue and rarities disc 'Death to False Metal' -- the Weezer frontman is revisiting the band's 'Pinkerton' years with an "amateur summary" of his thoughts called 'The Pinkerton Diaries.' ... Read More »