Before we go any further, let's respect artistry and note that Beyonce didn't release a new song this week and was ineligible for inclusion in Mandatory Music.
Start packing your cowboy boots and horn-rimmed glasses — the first batch of bands playing next year's South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas, has been announced.
In an interesting turn of events, Scott Weiland tries to prove his innocence and in doing so, threatens legal action against TMZ for earlier reports of his arrest.