[VIA IDOL] Apparently sales for Britney’s upcoming Vegas residency have been terrible. What’s wrong with you people??? This is the concert event of the millennium! Besides, Britney needs the money. Do you know how expensive it is to support two kids and a Kevin Federilne? [DailyMail]

M.I.A. posted a video where she responds to the NFL’s now infamous Super Bowl bird flipping lawsuit. Cool. Now can you get back to making some music, Maya? [YouTube]

[VIA INDIE] The masterful Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend from Godspeed You! Black Emperor was awarded the 2013 Polaris Music Prize, which recognizes the best Canadian album of the year. You’ve probably never heard of it. And by it, I mean the album, the band, the award, and the country. [CBC]

In an interview with BBC Radio One, Kanye West declared himself “the number one rock star on the planet.” Perhaps. But when it comes to the universe, we all know Yeezus can’t touch Martian singing sensation Blarp 4455$$#.[NME]

Nineties one hit wonder Veruca Salt announced they’re reuniting. In other news, Violet Beauregarde continues to be juiced by Oompa-Loompas. [AVClub]

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