DNA-inspired playlists: good idea, great idea, or absolutely terrible idea? Spotify users are now finding out. Also in the news today, a Muslim rapper has canceled Bataclan concerts due to safety concerns, SiriusXM is buying Pandora, Paul Simon said goodbye, Carrie Underwood tops the album chart, and Weezer go back to "Africa" with "Weird Al" Yankovic. Songs Sampled in this Episode: Jahzzar - Comedie (CC BY 4.0); BoxCat Games - Against The Wall (CC BY 3.0); Paul Simon - Still Crazy After All These Years; Carrie Underwood - Cry Pretty; David Davidson - Speak Softly, Love (Theme from "The Godfather"); Medine - Bataclan; Weezer - Beverly Hills; Weezer - Undone -- The Sweater Song; Weezer - Africa (Toto cover)

Prince's 'Piano & a Microphone 1983' tops the list of this week's new music releases, along with albums from Christine and the Queens and Brockhampton and an epic Lana Del Rey single. In the news, Suge Knight is sentenced to prison, a Jack White footstool is up for sale, and Millie Bobby Brown wants everybody to quit being weird about her friendship with Drake.

Prince's 'Piano & a Microphone 1983' tops the list of this week's new music releases, along with albums from Christine and the Queens and BROCKHAMPTON and an epic Lana Del Rey single. In the news, Suge Knight is sentenced to prison, a Jack White footstool is up for sale, and Millie Bobby Brown wants everybody to quit being weird about her friendship with Drake.

The Monkees, Eric Clapton, and William Shatner (!) are among several artists who have announced new Christmas albums for this holiday season. Also, Spotify is letting artists directly upload music; KISS are calling it quits (again); Noah Cyrus is literally selling her tears; and Dickey Betts is in critical condition. For today's viral clip, we enjoy Topaz Jones's throwback 'Toothache' video.

The Monkees, Eric Clapton, and William Shatner (!) are among several artists who have announced new Christmas albums for this holiday season. Also, Spotify is letting artists directly upload music; KISS are calling it quits (again); Noah Cyrus is literally selling her tears; and Dickey Betts is in critical condition. For today's viral clip, we enjoy Topaz Jones's throwback "Toothache" video. [Songs sampled: Jahzzar - Comedie (CC BY 4.0); BoxCat Games - Against The Wall (CC BY 3.0); Noah Cyrus - Good Cry EP trailer; Noname - Reality Check (ft. Eryn Allen Kane); Topaz Jones - Toothache]

Us Weekly has a history of picking the right horse in the Super Bowl halftime race, and this year they're saying it's going to be Maroon 5. Also today, the Music Modernization Act has passed the U.S. Senate, Spotify is being sued over gender discrimination, Kesha is back with a new single, and rappers get tiny in a cute video. Plus, Jay and Jade puzzle over why musicians are increasingly denying requests for extended interviews.

Us Weekly has a history of picking the right horse in the Super Bowl halftime race, and this year they're saying it's going to be Maroon 5. Also today, the Music Modernization Act has passed the U.S. Senate, Spotify is being sued over gender discrimination, Kesha is back with a new single, and rappers get tiny in a cute video. Plus, Jay and Jade puzzle over why musicians are increasingly denying requests for extended interviews. Songs sampled in this episode: Jahzzar - Comedie (CC BY 4.0) BoxCat Games - Against The Wall (CC BY 3.0) Kesha - Here Comes the Change ES Posthumus - Granicus (NFL on CBS theme) Joe Lamb - Sad Trombone (CC BY 3.0) Maroon 5 - Sunday Morning Paul McCartney - Come On To Me 2 Chainz - Bigger Than You ft. Drake, Quavo

Capital One used 'Let's Go Crazy' in an ad that aired during the Emmys, and fans were not thrilled about it. Also today: a member of Pussy Riot may have been poisoned, Kanye's playing SNL, Bob Seger's hitting the road one last time, musicians are boycotting SiriusXM, and we remember 'King of the Honkers' Big Jay McNeely.

Capital One used "Let's Go Crazy" in an ad that aired during the Emmys, and fans were not thrilled about it. Also today: a member of Pussy Riot may have been poisoned, Kanye's playing SNL, Bob Seger's hitting the road one last time, musicians are boycotting SiriusXM, and we remember "King of the Honkers" Big Jay McNeely. [Songs sampled: Jahzzar - Comedie (CC BY 4.0), BoxCat Games - Against The Wall (CC BY 3.0), Bob Seger - Old Time Old Time Rock and Roll, Big Jay McNeely - The Deacon's Hop, Audiobinger - Good Times (CC By 4.0), Jesse Spillane - Ruffling Feathers (CC By 4.0)]

Dave Grohl performed Nirvana's 'In Bloom' with Trombone Shorty...and yes, there's video. In other news, Dua Lipa says she's 'horrified' by fans being dragged from their seats at her recent concert in Hong Kong. Also today: AEG is ending its controversial 'block booking' practice, Macca's back on top, Beasties respond to Eminem album cover, and Rihanna dangles a tantalizing new business idea.