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Travis Morrison Announces Retirement, Social Networking Aspirations

Google Travis Morrison these days, and the first thing that will pop up is a site simply titled "RETIRED." Yes, friends, according to the Web site of former the Dismemberment Plan frontman/solo artist, the man has taken himself out of the game. "No shows, no records, no bands," the page reads. "Just relaxing in Brooklyn. Befriend me on facebook. I'm so nice!"...  read more

Lupe Fiasco to retire following three-disc album?

It's a tale all too common in the hip-hop world today: a rapper claiming retirement. We've been there with Jay-Z. We idly sat by while M.I.A. said she was bowing out for good (this before the explosion of "Paper Planes"). Now it might be Lupe Fiasco's turn....  read more

Despite retirement, M.I.A. schedules Diesel xXx gig in Brooklyn

Diesel announced today that Sri Lankan singer M.I.A. will be performing at Diesel xXx in Brooklyn. The multi-city concert will take place on Oct. 11 at venues across the glo-- wait, what? Isn't she supposed to be retired? We've been crying tears of unfathomable sorrow ever since Ms. Arulpragasam announced to the world that she was quitting music forever, effective immediately, last month. We wrote the headline "M.I.A. Officially Retires" at the time, but it looks like we need a new one. How about "M.I.A. Is a Big, Stupid Doo-Doo-Head That Can't Stop Toying With Paste's Feelings"? You think we...  read more