Don't forget about your homework for the weekend — keeping up on music news.
- Jay-Z announced the second leg of his tour for his new album, Blueprint 3. There are no Florida dates announced yet. The record may just be a "blueprint," but no doubt it's a plan to lay the foundation of another successful project for Jigga.
- Jay's amour, Beyonce, had a big night Thursday at MTV's Europe Music Awards, picking up multiple honors in Germany. Are you happy now, Kanye?
- While AFI is busy touring to promote their latest release, Crash Love, band members Davey Havok and Jade Puget are keeping their side project on the backburner, Blaqk Audio. The duo promise to release their album Bright Black Heaven as soon as the AFI tour is over. It is truly the age of side projects, isn't it?
- Legends including Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and the Temptations will be headlining a two-night celebration to honor Motown's 50th Anniversary in Detroit this month. With acts like these, it's looking to be the most soulful night in history.
- Guitar hero Slash is recording a solo album, Slash & Friends, and was turned down by Jack White to sing for the record. Listen up, White: If Slash asks you to sing, you sing. If he asks you to play the triangle, you put all you've got into that worthless little instrument. What were you thinking?
- Rihanna opened up to Diane Sawyer about her Chris Brown ordeal. Whether you're inspired or pissed off about the situation, check it out after the jump, along with more music news links.
This article appears in Nov 4-10, 2009.