Hal Blaine, the drummer behind immortal singles from 'Be My Baby' to 'Strangers in the Night,' has died at age 90. Also in the news today: Britney Spears (or, at least, her songs) on Broadway; honorary degrees for Missy Elliott and Justin Timberlake; Lana Del Rey, published poet; star musicians sing 'Dumbo' songs; and Brittany Howard appears in a deleted 'Vice' scene. [Audio sampled: Jahzzar - "Comedie" (CC BY 4.0); BoxCat Games - "Against the Wall" (CC BY 3.0); Lana Del Rey - "hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have - but i have it"; Mac Wilson interview with Aurora at The Current; Aurora - "Baby Mine"; Win Butler interview from 'Dumbo' red carpet; Arcade Fire - "Baby Mine"; The Ronettes - "Be My Baby"; Brittany Howard - deleted song from 'Vice']