Idolator

- The Beastie Boys' new album, tentatively titled Puttin' It Tibet, could be out as early as this summer. [Billboard]
- Michael Jackson is in Japan, where he'll be meeting with fans, and seeking financial advice from a team of bichon frise puppies. [NME]
- Former Attorney General (and noted songbird) John Ashcroft was a big fan of the XM/Sirius merger—until he realized he could make more money by being against the XM/Sirius merger. [WSJ]