The Morning Mix: Saxophonist Clarence Clemons Suffers A Stroke

Becky Bain | June 13, 2011 5:12 am

Did You Hear?

:: Clarence Clemons, the saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, has suffered a stroke and has been described as being “seriously ill”. Clemons recently guested on two of Lady Gaga’s Born This Way tracks, “The Edge Of Glory” and “Hair”, and performed with the pop star during the American Idol finale. [Rolling Stone]

:: We all know Darren Criss is adorable and squishy and wonderful, but dear god, Glee fans, don’t pull him so hard he falls off stage! [Rickey.org]

:: Tupac Shakur would be celebrating his 40th birthday this month, but since he can’t, his friends are partying for him. Erykah Badu, Bun B and many others will perform at the 2Pac 40th Birthday Concert Celebration, to be held in Atlanta on June 16. [Soul Bounce]

:: In honor of Kanye West celebrating his 34th birthday this week, here’s 10 things you may not have known about the rapper/scarf designer. [PopCrush]

After the jump, find out which music acts will be appearing on the tube today.

Music On TV: :: Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) — Sara Bareilles (repeat) :: Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (CBS) — Jason Aldean (repeat) :: Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC) — Adam Levine, Ziggy Marley :: Late Show with David Letterman (CBS) — Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears :: Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC) — Screaming Females (repeat) :: Ellen DeGeneres (ABC) — Carrie Underwood, Josh Kelley (repeat)