FCC Launches Payola Probem + R. Kelly is Sexasaurus + Streaming Video from the Vines

Ever wonder why you hear the Pussycat Dolls EVERY time you turn on the radio. Well, the LA Times reports that the FCC has "launched formal investigations into pay-for-play practices" in what is "the biggest federal inquiry into radio bribery since the congressional payola hearings of 1960." The four companies in question are Clear Channel Communications Inc., CBS Radio Inc., Entercom Communications Corp. and Citadel Broadcasting Corp.

R. Kelly has been rather silent since hitting us with the director commentary for his Trapped in the Closet DVD late last year, but the R&B star delighted a sold-out crowd on Tuesday at Radio City Music Hall, performing a career-spanning set that even included a new song. "It's like Jurassic Park, but I'm your sexasaurus," he sang. "You and me, hopping like two kangaroos. ... You got me locked in your cage of ecstasy, and I don't want to be free. ... I'm your Tarzan, and you're my Jane." I think the R. is stealing my metaphors, and album titles. MTV reports that his next record will be titled Making Babies.

In other news, there's a rumor flying around that Moby will be producing Courtney Love's next record ... while the Brian Jonestown Massacre is lining up some UK tour dates.

For your viewing pleasure, check out a live video Wolf Parade performing "I'll Believe in Anything" and an acoustic version of "Going Gone" from the Vines.

As for me, I made meatloaf yesterday - with quite a lot of help from Hillary; it came out really good, though. I continued editing as well, making steady progress, as well as making arrangements for another video project. We stressed out over the Amazing Race but, thankfully, it was a non-elimination round, and the Giants lost for the second day in a row to Arizona, but I'm hoping we can salvage the series with a win tonight.