Music Notes: Jackson's will and rehearsal pictures turn up, Vibe folds

- Even though his parents have said they believe Michael Jackson died without a valid will, multiple reports are confirming that a will (from 2002) does exist. Meanwhile, Jackson's body will be transported to Neverland Ranch for a public viewing on Friday. A private service is planned for Sunday, while the question of where Jackson will finally be buried is yet to be answered. [CNN, Associated Press via Yahoo]

- See photos from Michael Jackson's rehearsal at the Staples Center, Los Angeles on June 23 here. [Rolling Stone]

- Vibe Magazine has folded. [Gawker]

- R.E.M. will release a four-song EP on July 7, titled Reckoning Songs from the Olympia. The songs, from 1984's Reckoning, were recorded at live gigs in Dublin in July 2007. The band will also release a live double album this fall, simply titled Live at the Olympia. [Pitchfork]

- Andrew Bird and St. Vincent will tour together for a month, starting Sept. 29 in Indianapolis. [Pitchfork]

- Jens Lekman caught the H1N1 virus and realized it while on a plane. He says he's now in quarantine for 10 days. [JensLekman.com]

- Some pictures from Blur's gig at Glastonbury here. [Q]

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Music Notes: Fleet Foxes presale, Oasis warring... as usual

- The Fleet Foxes are planning to embark on a mini-North American tour, and a presale for select dates will be held this Wednesday, May 6 (starting at 10 a.m. "local time" according to the band's MySpace). For more information, go here. (Sidenote? I fully endorse seeing them live). [Fleet Foxes MySpace]

- Cat Stevens (aka Yusuf Islam) claims that Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" is actually a rip-off of his 1973 song, "Foreigner Suite." But it doesn't seem like he has any plans to take any legal action against them. [NME]
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- Noel Gallagher has recently been quoted by numerous music publications, stating that Oasis probably won't make another record until five years from now, and complaining about his brother and bandmate Liam. Well now, he's openly blogging about the band's problems. Today's entry said the following: "We speak at bad times for the Oasis tour. Bad times. We are a rudderless ship at the minute. And there's a fuckin' shit-storm on the horizon. I guess all will be revealed in due course. Strange atmosphere. I wouldn't mind but we're in South America! Playing massive stadiums and there's a bit too much hrmph-ing going on for my liking. Shame really." [Oasis MySpace]

- Just days ago though, Liam Gallagher said Noel's claims about a five-year break weren't part of his plan. He put out the following message via Twitter: "It won't be a 5 year break if I've got anything to do with it, thanks for the support." Interesting times, huh? [Q]

- R.E.M. plans to reissue their second album, 1984's Reckoning in June. The band will release a 25th anniversary deluxe two-disc edition of the album. 180-gram vinyl reissues of Reckoning and the band's debut album Murmur will also be released. [Pitchfork]

- Apple has rejected a Nine Inch Nails application for the iPhone, citing that objectionable content is involved. Trent Reznor is not a happy camper. [Pitchfork]

- And joining the recent crop of resurfacing bands, Sugar Ray will be back with Music For Cougars on July 21. [Billboard]

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