I love Amy Winehouse’s music…but Amy Winehouse off the stage kind of freaks me out. Let’s just say if I saw her I would probably not talk to her. I’d probably forcefeed her a hamburger and fries. Then I’d run like nobody’s business. At least then, maybe she wouldn’t have to shoplift to get a meal. Since she’s blown up so much and there’s not much American music hitting the scenes, I thought I’d provide some UK alternatives (since it seems as though that’s where all the talent is).

MIA has confirmed that she’s pregnant with fiance Benjamin Brewer.
According to MTV UK:
M.I.A has confirmed that she is pregnant to Pitchfork Media, “I’m creating a baby,” she told the Web site.
The news came after the …

Another band, this time the Foo Fighters, has issues with the McCain campaign using their song, “My Hero.”
“The saddest thing about this is that ‘My Hero’ was written as a celebration of the common man …

I realize this is not breaking news. It’s an oldie but goodie. I just had to bring back XXL’s interview with DMX. Here’s an excerpt:
Are you following the presidential race?
Not at all.
You’re not? You know …