• Stephen “Pogo” Bier, a former keyboardist/drummer for Marilyn Manson, is suing the singer for back wages from 1993. Bier alleges that rather than paying his band, Manson would instead splurge on necessities like Nazi memorabilia and the bones of a young Chinese girl.

• Herbie Hancock is set to release River: Letters to Joni, a collection of covers from Joni Mitchell’s songbook. Guests include Tina Turner, Norah Jones, Leonard Cohen and the frappuccino drinker herself.

• Check out the track list and cover art for PJ Harvey’s White Chalk, due out in late September.

• Donna Summer and Grace Jones are among Moby’s inspirations as he works toward completing his new album within the next month.

• Jack White thinks journalists are “lazy.” This comes from a guy who played a concert that consisted of only one note.

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