The Morning Mix: M.I.A.’s Cover Art Looks Like Our Computer Crashing

Becky Bain | June 1, 2010 5:34 am

Did You Hear?

:: M.I.A.’s cover art for her upcoming album /\/\ /\ Y /\ is more pop-up than pop, and we’re liking it. But it really should come with a side of fries. [Rap-Up]

:: A petition started by Madonna protesting the imprisonment of a gay Malawi couple resulted in the goverment pardoning and setting free the two men. Just more proof that this woman is still a force to be reckoned with. [Just Jared]

:: Celine Dion is pregnant with twins! Her kids can have uber-famous play dates with Alicia Keys’ offspring. (And Mariah Carey’s, too, if those pregnancy rumors turn out to be true.) [E! Online]

:: Sure, Kanye West is back with the new track “Power”, but ‘Ye was missing in action for awhile. MTV ponders what he’s been up to with the help of Photoshop. [MTV]

:: 50 Cent talks about his dramatic weight loss for an upcoming movie. Just give him a damn Oscar already. And a cheeseburger.[PopEater]

Music on TV Today: :: Late Show with David Letterman (CBS) — Band of Horses (repeat) :: Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC) — Jennifer Lopez, Natalie Merchant (repeat) :: Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) — Stone Temple Pilots (repeat) :: Last Call with Carson Daly (ABC) – Mike Shinoda, Lupe Fiasco, Airborne Toxic Event (repeat) :: Live with Regis and Kelly (ABC) — Lee DeWyze

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