NME: Janet Jackson was named “Grinch of The Year” by PETA.

NY Post: Mark Wahlberg has got a ‘feeling’ about Justin Bieber. Unfortunately, Bieber and the Funky Bunch not coming soon.

Village Voice: NYC is cracking down on the underground. Better pack up and move to DC.

The Wrap: Heavy D’s cause of death is released. Keep in mind his nickname is ‘Heavy’, not a huge shocker. But seriously, RIP.

Slate: Montreal is newest indie rock Bohemia – cheap rent, solid infrastructure and poutine.

Billboard: Viacom owes $338 million in dispute over video game Rock Band. Note to self, need to start betting Viacom in John Madden Football 2012.

MOKB: Based on this demo, someone should sign The XX to a large recording contract. That’s how it works, right?

CB: There is a website called Chubby Beavers. They like EDM (a lot). I like Niki and The Dove. Let’s meet in the middle.

MP3: Niki & The Dove – “Mother Protect (Alex Metric Remix)