Part of the upcoming release of Lady Gaga’s newest release, ARTPOP, the singer has commissioned Jeff Koons to create a sculpture of herself for the cover of the album.  “I’m still trying to figure out if we drugged him and mind controlled him into doing this.”  Gaga joked. (more…)

Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei has announced plans to release an album of heavy metal, inspired by his 81 days in detention in 2011, and his political stance towards the Chinese government.  Called “Divina Commedia,” the title is a comic play on the nickname “Ai God”  that he has earned among his supporters.  “You know, I’m a person that’s furthest away from music, I never sing,” Ai said. “But you’ll be surprised. You’ll like it.” (more…)