(VIA INDIE) Bruno Mars was the most pirated artist of 2013. Arrrrrrrrrgh. [RS]

Courtney Love hinted that Hole might be reuniting. Finally something sensible comes out of Courtney’s mouth. [NME]

(VIA COUNTRY) Taylor Swift was named Tennessean of the Year. With all her great charity work, I can’t object. [GC]

Benjamin Curtis of School of Seven Bells passed away after a battle with cancer. RIP Benjamin.  [CoS]

(VIA NERDCORE) Drake dropped his new track “Trophies.” Stay humble, homey. [Idolator]