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Tokyo Police Club to Appear on Deseperate Housewives

In one of the most bizarre cross-promotions I've ever heard of, Tokyo Police Club is set for a guest turn on Desperate Housewives.  How the suits cooked this one up I'll never know -  nighttime soaps + quirky MySpace punk doesn't exactly sound like a match made in heaven - But considering Elephant Shell's less-than powerhouse sales thus far...well at least the headline writes itself. 

[via Pitchfork]

Morrissey Tapped for NFL Commercial

You might think that the author of "Meat is Murder" or "This Charming Man" doesn't exactly scream "professional football," but that hasn't stopped the NFL Network from using Morrissey's "Everyday is Like Sunday" in its new ad. 

Coming soon: David Bowie's "Boys Keep Swinging" at this year's World Series.  Check out the Mozzer's most hetero moment ever after the jump. [via Idolator]

Kanye West Developing Puppet Show with MTV

Though this doesn't feel as totally random as his foray into the online travel business, today's word that Kanye West is working with MTV's Doug Herzog on a "black very of The Muppets" is still  worthy of a hardy "WTF?". 

Whether his own puppet alter-ego will make an appearance is as yet unknown.

Ben Kingsley - "Minor Threat"

This certainly isn't a question I ever thought I'd find myself asking, but, what the hell is up with Ben Kingsley?  (*Sorry, Sir Ben Kingsley.)  First the dude is making out with an Olsen twin in The Wackness, now he's gone hardcore for MEAN in a Minor Threat tribute clip.  Delayed mid-life crisis or not, if nothing else this should balance out his cool points after that role in The Love Guru.

Dre's Detox Part of "Fully-Integrated Marketing Program" to Sell Cognac. Great.

And with two little words "Aftermath Cognac," all my enthusiasm for the now co-branded Dr. Dre album Detox, which had reached critical mass bigger than one of the rapper's biceps, has officially gone out the window.  Too bad, it was probably gonna be great.  I'm so depressed, I need a drink...waaaait a second.  You got me! Genius! Now, where's that Axl Rose-sponsored, government regulated Pork Fried Rice? 

Motley Crue Honored in L.A.

A constant threat of death by earthquake is one big reason I have never moved to the west coast.  Now Motley Crue Saints of Los Angeles Day is another.  Seriously.

Waters' Inflatable Pig Found in California

During his set at Coachella, Roger Waters unleashed a giant inflatable pig (a prop staple for Pink Floyd since the 70s), but the oinker "escaped" concert grounds on Sunday, prompting a state-wide pig-hunt led by Tommy Lee Jones and Joe Pantoliano. OK not really, but a 10K reward was offered for his safe return.

Sadly, the story has today turned tragic, with the discovery of a deflated pig, ripped to shreds in a California neighborhood driveway.  Insert "when pigs fly" joke here.

Snoop Dogg Still Cashin' In

It's far too late to bust Snoop Dogg's chops about selling out, but yeesh, maybe it's time to at least be a little selective.  First there's that ridiculous (but kinda funny) Orange Mobile ad, and today we found this German ad featuring the Doggfather himself impersonating Roy Black.  You think he even asks what he's selling anymore, or just shows up when the check clears? 

Of course we tease, but not-so-secretly love every minute of it.  Is this really so far-fetched?  Check out the Roy Black clip after the jump.

Britney After 35: Chubby Cat Lady

Here's a quick post to spoil your lunch - The folks at ageprogression.org have simulated a photo of what Britney Spears will look like at age 36.  Taking into account her booze and pills lifestyle, and a steady diet of Popeye's and Ho-Hos, the results are...well, they aren't pretty.

Take a peek at a larger version (plus an even scarier photo for age 46) at The Superficial.  But don't stare too long. 

Pete Doherty Demands Top Dollar

Pete Doherty might be a whore, but at least he's a high priced one.  Apparently the Babyshambles frontman snubbed an offer to become a model for lastseason.com that would have paid him $10,000 to become its face. It's not that he had a problem shilling for a lame clothing line - He just wanted $60,000 a day.  Considering that Doherty claimed an income of just $58,300 for his touring and releases in 2007, this seems like a bit of a reach, doesn't it?

Then again, last weekend Doherty played an acoustic set in his home for a pair of American fans for a cool $30 grand, and just $200 for another private party.  That's an awful lot of wiggle room.  Guess it depends how sober the guy is when you ask...