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Since the release of 2006's 'Stadium Arcadium,' we haven't heard much about the new Red Hot Chili Peppers 2010 album. RHCP took a break shortly after their Stadium Arcadium tour to pursue solo endeavors: bassist Flea collaborated with Thom Yorke and drummer Chad Smith joined the supergroup Chickenfoot (Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani). Now with confirmation that Josh Klinghoffer is Red Hot Chili Pepper's new guitarist (replacing John Frusciante who left amicably in December to pursue solo efforts), the band has been fervently working on their 10th studio album, coming out later in 2010, possibly October.

According to 'Clash' magazine, there's speculation a Radiohead electro-back beat might make it on the new 2010 album, with Flea having recently played with Thom Yorke's solo band. No word yet, but Smith confirmed there are some piano-driven melodies on the album.

Bonnaroo just announced today that Conan O'Brien will be performing at this year's festival. Not only will the red-headed personality be delivering his lines at the Comedy Tent but he'll also serve as the official MC for the main performance stage -- better known as 'What Stage' -- on June 11 and 12. This year's comedy lineup also boasts Aziz Ansari, Nick Kroll and Greg Giraldo, among others. For more details and other music highlights, check out the links below.

'Year of the Black Rainbow' is Coheed and Cambria's fifth concept album, set to release April 13, and the first installment of The Amory Wars comic series helmed by frontman Claudio Sanchez. Following the band's story-line theme, the album (lyrically) is the prequel to the band's debut 'Second Stage Turbine Blade' -- which is great for story-indulgent fans, who get a 352-page novel 'Year of the Black Rainbow,' (if they purchase the deluxe edition) penned by the band's Claudio Sanchez and New York Times Bestselling author Peter David.

The deluxe also features a "Making of" DVD featuring studio and interview footage and, get this concert goers, a Coheed and Cambria Black Card which allows fans early entrance to select shows, discounts on band merch and exclusive downloads and other offers.

'As We Enter' is the debut single off Nas & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley's collaboration album 'Distant Relatives.' Fusing reggae with hip-hip, the new single features jumpy electronic back beats over heavy drums and spliced trumpets, as the duo trade off delivering lines in between the chorus line ("Hey, Hey, Hey"): "[Damian Marley] Masuri Sana / Switch up the language and move to Ghana / [Nas] Salute and honor, real revolution rhymers / [Damian Marley] Rhythm piranhas / [Nas] Like true Obamas, unfold the drama."

'Distant Relatives,' projected to release May 25, is a project Nas and Damian hope will build humanitarian awareness across the globe by sharing the connection between reggae music, hip-hop and Africa. The project transpired after their successful collaboration on the 2005 track 'Road to Zion' off Damian's album 'Welcome to Jamrock.' Listen to their debut single, 'As We Enter,' on AOL Radio's New Hip-Hop First station.

The 'Tron: Legacy,' trailer has recently been revealed, featuring a two-minute glimpse Daft Punk's Score. The collaboration was first announced last spring, which is fitting considering Daft Punk's signature electronica beats will mesh well with the film's cyber setting. The French Duo is also reportedly making an appearance in the film alongside the recent Oscar-winner and 1982's 'Tron' alum Jeff Bridges. To view the movie trailer and read about other music news, refer to the links below.

For those who worship at the altar of great guitarists, the Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 is the hot ticket. A benefit series started by music great Eric Clapton in 2004, the Crossroads Guitar Festival ticket proceeds go towards the Crossroads Centre, a drug treatment center Clapton founded in Antigua in 1997.

This year's one-day festival lands on Saturday, June 26, at Toyota Park in Chicago. Gates open at 10 AM. Although general admission tickets are already sold out, Prime VIP packages -- which grant you privileges like invitation to a pre-concert dinner with special musical acts, a reserved seat in the VIP section for the concert and $200 worth of merch -- are still available for $1,550 (hey, hearing the legends ain't cheap). This festival happens every three years, so getting your fill of the Allman Brothers Band, BB King, Buddy Guy, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill and ZZ Top may be worth it depending on how much of a guitar aficionado you are.

Disney songs, stemming from the Disney franchise including TV shows, TV movies, a record label and box office flicks, feature a overwhelming amount of talent, notably the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Zac Efron and Selena Gomez, among others. These tweens leveraged their musical interests with acting, and released massively successful, catchy hits. Encompassing the 'High School Musical' series, 'Hannah Montana' and even 'Camp Rock,' here are the Top 10 Disney Songs, rated the highest on AOL Radio's Kids Pop station.

10) Gabriella (and Troy): 'Gotta Go My Own Way'

'Gotta Go My Own Way' -- featured on the 'High School Musical 2' soundtrack -- was the second best selling album of 2007, which ended up selling more than three million copies nationwide. Gabriella (played by Vanessa Hudgens) sings: "I've got to move on and be who I am / I just don't belong here/ I hope you understand" while Tory (played by Zac Efron) tries to understand why she's leaving.