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–Bret Michaels is undergoing scheduled heart surgery today to fix a hole in his heart. Doctors found the hole last April when Michaels was admitted for a brain hemorrhage.

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–Beyonce is reportedly recording with Diplo and Sleigh Bells. The producer posted on Twitter this week that he’s working with the pop star on new tracks.

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–Cold Cave will release a new album, Cherish the Light Years, on April 5 via Matador. The album will feature guest appearances by Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Daryl Palumbo of Glassjaw.

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–Alesana have signed to Epitaph Records. The band plans to release a new album on the label in late 2011.

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–Santigold has partnered with Vans to create her very own shoe. The kicks will be available in stores on February 1.

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–In a recent interview, Escape the Fate spoke about their upcoming tour and bassist entering rebab. The band also said they may release new music this summer.