B.o.B sees this as an issue about freedom. “I’m not usually into politics but…. this has gone too far… we have to fight for our freedom,” the rapper tweeted out to his 383,000 followers. “Any attempt to hide people from the truth will crumble.”

“Think about it,” Bobby Ray continued, “All the information we obtain and all the people we communicate with via Internet. This a blow to the heart of the American people who have been able to put food on the table from the opportunities provided by web.” He also included a link to Google’s “End Piracy, Not Liberty” petition.

Other music acts have also rallied against the bill — MGMT, OK Go, The Lonely Island and Trent Reznor are just a few of the musicians and entertainers who have signed an open letter to Congress protesting SOPA. They write:

We fear that the broad new enforcement powers provided under SOPA and PIPA could be easily abused against legitimate services like those upon which we depend. These bills would allow entire websites to be blocked without due process, causing collateral damage to the legitimate users of the same services – artists and creators like us who would be censored as a result.

We are deeply concerned that PIPA and SOPA’s impact on piracy will be negligible compared to the potential damage that would be caused to legitimate Internet services. Online piracy is harmful and it needs to be addressed, but not at the expense of censoring creativity, stifling innovation or preventing the creation of new, lawful digital distribution methods.

Kreayshawn also took to Twitter to help spread the word to stop the bill. “Alot of you might be seeing this #SOPA thing and not understand it but watch this simple video and SPRED THE WORD!!” Here’s the video she linked to, explaining what SOPA could potentially do to the freedom we enjoy on the Internet (as well as it hurting independent artists and start-up companies):

Sites like Wikipedia, Reddit and Oh No They Didn’t have gone dark in protest. Other sites, such as Google, continue to run today, but have blacked out their logo in support of stopping SOPA.

The bill goes to the Senate on January 24, though the Internet blackout seems to have already influenced some members of Congress — PIPA co-sponsor Florida Sen. Marco Rubio pulled his name from the bill Wednesday, a day after SOPA co-sponsor Arizona Rep. Ben Quayle pulled his name. Senators from Utah and Missori also announced that they would no longer be supporting the bill.

Did You Hear?

:: Adam Lambert felt generous over the weekend, and tweeted lyrics from three of his new songs. A taste of the delicious double entendres to come on his sophomore album: “Lost inside communication breakdown, better just read my lips. Comin’ in clearer when we get down. iceberg. Just the tip.” [Neon Limelight]

:: “Moves Like Jagger” gets a Benny Blanco remix. [Arjan Writes]

:: Preview two new Florence + The Machine tracks, as performed live: “Only If For A Night” and “Heart Lines”. [PopDust]

:: Courtney Love is writing a tell-all memoir. We’d rather she just tweet it. [Pink Is The New Blog]

:: MGMT are getting their art on — the psychedelic duo will play NYC’s Guggenheim Museum on November 10 and 11. [Consequence Of Sound]

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

Music On TV:

:: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC) — Radiohead
:: Late Show With David Letterman (CBS) — Sting
:: Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC) — Death Cab for Cutie (repeat)
:: Conan (TBS) — Hanson (repeat)
:: Live with Regis and Kelly (ABC) — Tim McGraw
:: Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) — Blink 182

Former Lonely Stoner Kid Cudi recently gave up the latter half of that moniker by pledging to abstain from the herb, and after sharing the stage with MGMT at the last of three Roseland Ballroom appearances in New York City, he’s got no reason to be lonely, either. The duo whose cover art earned the opposite of Congratulations from us on our “Worst of 2010″ list joined the 2 Be Continuum member in performing their 4/20-friendly anthem “The Pursuit of Happiness” together for the first time. For your own pursuit of happiness, we suggest you watch the video of Friday’s performance below.

Did You Hear?

:: Chris Brown is readying a “Deuces” remix with no less than Fabolous, T.I., Drake, Kanye West, and André 3000 on the bill. Wow! [Rap-Up]

:: Weezer is reissuing their second album, Pinkerton, with a second disc full of B-sides, live performances and unreleased tracks. Yeah! [Spinner]

:: Florence Welch talks about hugging Lady Gaga’s meat dress backstage at the VMAs. Gross. [MTV Buzzworthy]

:: Let’s clear this up right now: MGMT did not get soaked in urine during a recent gig. Instead, the band’s drummer was smacked in the head with “a celebratory cup of hearty Manchester ale.” Yum? [Pitchfork]

:: Some of the names nominated to be inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame include the Beastie Boys, LL Cool J and Bon Jovi—but for some reason, Joan Jett didn’t make the cut. We call shenanigans on that slight. Boo! [EW Music Mix]

After the jump, check out which stars will be lighting up the tube tonight.

Music On TV Today:
:: Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC) — Seal
:: Lopez Tonight (TBS) — Far East Movement
:: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC) — Justin Timberlake, Belle & Sebastian
:: Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC) — the Morning Benders
:: Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) — Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
:: Ellen DeGeneres (ABC) — Zac Brown Band

Did You Hear?

:: Joe Jonas is making like his little brother Nick and planning a solo album, slated for an early 2011 release. The middle Jonas is reportedly seeking a “dangerous sound” with a “sexier, Justin Timberlake” vibe. Ooh, planned edginess! [E! Online]

:: Watch Michel Buble play dress up as Justin Bieber (and poke fun of the Black Eyed Peas’ “Imma Be Rockin’ That Body” vid) in his latest clip for his song “Hollywood.” [EW Music Mix]

:: Get your glow sticks ready—Daft Punk’s Tron: Legacy soundtrack will drop November 22, just in time to keep the party going straight through Thanksgiving weekend. [Consequence of Sound]

:: Buzzworthy interviews Trey Songz, who must have summoned the power of Zeus to keep himself from taking his shirt off. [MTV Buzzworthy]

:: MGMT’s drummer Will Berman walked out during the band’s Manchester show after being hit in the head with an object thrown by the crowd. More offensive to us as music lovers: they played to a backing track of their hit “Kids.” Apparently, they still really don’t want to play that song live anymore. [Spinner]

After the jump, check out which stars will be lighting up the tube tonight.

Music On TV Today:
:: Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC) — Train
:: Late Night with David Letterman (CBS) — N.E.R.D.
:: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC) — Teenage Fanclub
:: Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC) — Menomena
:: Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (CBS) —
:: Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) — Maroon 5
:: The View (ABC) — John Legend
:: Ellen DeGeneres (ABC) — Vampire Weekend

Look, we’re falling to pieces too as we consider that summer’s slowly winding down. But c’mon guys! Cheer up! Can’t someone play “Kids”? Oh, thanks.

Did You Hear?

:: If you thought Kanye West’s evidently-for-real (no, seriously) team-up with Justin Bieber and Raekwon sounds odd, regain perspective by recalling all the other strange-but-true hip-hop collaborations from the past. Yes, Aerosmith and Run D.M.C. are on Popeater’s list. [Popeater]

:: A photo history of Mr. West at the VMAs, from his triumphant debut (a performance of “Jesus Walks”) to the Hennessy-fueled Swiftgate. [Buzzworthy]

:: Madonna is facing a lawsuit for adopting the name “Material Girl” for the fashion line she started with her daughter. Apparel maker LA triumph claims it and another company have been selling a young womens’ fashion line under that name since 1997. But gosh, what could have inspired them to use that phrase? Certainly a huge pop song. [EW Music Mix]

:: Wyclef’s longshot bid for the presidency of Haiti isn’t quite dead yet. Though the nation’s election board disqualified him, he says his lawyers are planning an appeal. [E! Online]

:: MGMT posed at Radio City Music Hall with the friendly monsters of Yo Gabba Gabba. Sadly, they didn’t perform “Art Is Everywhere,” one of the best pop numbers ever to air on the Nick Jr. show. [Just Jared]

After the jump, check out which stars will be lighting up the tube tonight.

Music On TV Today:
:: Late Show with David Letterman (CBS) — Big Boi
:: Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC) — Lee DeWyze (repeat)
:: Last Call With Carson Daly (NBC) — Chiddy Bang, Daniel Merriweather (repeat)
:: Ellen DeGeneres (ABC) — Maxwell (repeat)
:: Tavis Smiley (PBS) — Rufus Wainwright
:: Lopez Tonight (TBS) — Los Lobos
:: Live with Regis and Kelly (ABC) — Kris Allen (repeat)
:: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC) — Big Boi (repeat)