Liner Notes: As It Turns Out, Bribery Won’t Get You Everywhere

- The Rolling Stones’ Bill Clinton-honoring show proves that there are, in fact, velvet-rope guards out there who can’t be bought off. The catch? They all work for the Secret Service. [NYDN]
- Luther “Luke” Campbell’s copyright-infiringement suit against 50 Cent has been tossed by a judge; everyone who has told a friend of theirs “it’s your birthday” can now breathe easy. [SOHH]
- Robert Christgau named a contributing editor at Rolling Stone; RS bloggers celebrate by making an obtuse reference to a Stereogum item. [RobertChristgau.com]
- Christian rockers Switchfoot do penance with fans for their last CD being packaged with the Sony-BMG rootkit, although it doesn’t seem like they’re ready to repent for writing and performing lousy songs, as they’re releasing a new album. [Reuters]