POP-ROCK EDITION
GOOD WEEK/BAD WEEK
Backstreet Boys
The reunited boy band has quit playing games with our hearts: a new album is due in 2013.
Sonic Youth
After three decades together, the alt-rock group has announced an indefinite pause.
ODDITIES
Good Snooze?
Wookiee, Wookiee, rise and shine! A series of new Star Wars alarm clocks, available at firebox.com will rouse you with the voice of C-3PO or a Stormtrooper--or the sweet, echoing bellow of Chewbacca. Just be sure not to toss it far, far away--or even across the room. It's not wise to upset a Wookiee.
QUICK TALK
Ellie...
