Punch Brothers Serve Up A Bluegrass Cocktail The bluegrass supergroup led by mandolin player Chris Thile has released a sophomore album titled Antifogmatic, named for a type of drink that staves off the effects of bad weather. Together with Noam Pikelny on banjo, fiddler Gabe Witcher, guitarist Chris Eldridge and bassist Paul Kowert, the band combines bluegrass instrumentation with elements of classical music and rock 'n roll.

Second woman sues Casey Affleck for harassment LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Another female worker on Casey Affleck's upcoming Joaquin Phoenix documentary is suing the filmmaker/actor, this time claiming Affleck climbed into bed with her and groped her as she slept.

Tracy Nelson Relights Her Fire In 'Victim of the Blues' Through a 40-year career that's reached from the Fillmore scene of late 1960s San Francisco to Nashville's top studios, Tracy Nelson has earned a reputation as a powerful singer with a stunning voice. Recently, Nelson's work on a new album was interrupted by a fire that badly damaged her home and her studio. But the music, like the artist herself, proved to be a survivor.

"Jersey Shore" star Snooki arrested NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has not heard of Snooki, but New Jersey police certainly have after arresting the "Jersey Shore" reality TV star on Friday, on a charge of disorderly conduct.

Around The Jazz Internet: July 30, 2010 News and notes from around the web, including "Jazzcats Crossing The Hudson" the painting, Angry Keith Jarrett, RIP Chris Dagley, a Gary Burton interview, a roundup of minor shouting matches and lots from Steve Coleman.

"The Office" to continue without Steve Carell LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Steve Carell is resigning his job at "The Office," but that won't mean the end of the Emmy-award winning TV comedy show, NBC said on Friday.

The Summer Of Music Documentaries: Discovering 'When You're Strange' The Summer Of Music Documentaries rolls on as a Doors non-fan gives last year's 'When You're Strange: A Film About The Doors' a look with open eyes.

Kings of Leon moves past "Pigeon-gate" DETROIT (Billboard) - Kings of Leon's Nathan Followill is confident that organizers of the upcoming Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco will keep stray pigeons as far away from the stage as possible. But, the drummer notes, "we're bringing a couple of muzzle loaders, just in case."

In Other News: This Was The Week Kanye West Joined Twitter Kanye West's brand new Twitter account sets the internet on fire and Ellen DeGeneres announces that she's leaving American Idol. Plus: R.I.P. Melvin Bliss, and more stories from the week in music news.

Women rise to the top in "Mad Men" LOS ANGELES (Back Stage) - "Mad Men" may be named for the guys, but the women rule the roost.

Royalty Dispute May Silence Fairouz A family dispute over some of the Lebanese singer's most famous songs has led to protests around the world. The children of Fairuz's brother-in-law own the rights to the songs, and are demanding approval before she is allowed to perform them.

As Emmys host, Jimmy Fallon aims not to offend LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Conan O'Brien and David Letterman have provided a valuable lesson for Jimmy Fallon, the comedian told journalists Friday. "The one thing I've learned from (O'Brien and Letterman) is (that) hosting 'Late Night' is a one-way ticket to not hosting 'The Tonight Show," the comedian quipped.

Library Of Congress To Post All Of William Gottlieb's Photos To Flickr Perhaps you know his name; perhaps not. But if you're a jazz fan, you've probably come upon his photographs before; they are among those which have defined the very images of what we know jazz to be. And now, they're all being uploaded online.

Teen stars align for "Camp Rock 2" soundtrack NEW YORK (Billboard) - Before Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers once again invade tween TVs with "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam," fans of the Disney franchise can sing along with the "Camp Rock 2" soundtrack, due August 10.

Marc Cohn Revisits 1970 With 'Listening Booth' The singer-songwriter behind the hit "Walking in Memphis" was only 11 years old in 1970, but music from that year left a significant impression on him. Cohn's latest album, Listening Booth: 1970, is devoted to covers of some of 1970's greatest songs -- including an eclectic range of classics by artists such as Paul McCartney, Simon & Garfunkel and Smokey Robinson.

"Law & Order" TV show fails to find a new network LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Law & Order" creator Dick Wolf said on Friday that his TV crime drama had "moved into the history books" after failing to find a new network following its cancellation by NBC after 20 years on the air.

Delta Spirit On World Cafe Urgent and anthemic, "Trashcan" pulled at heartstrings back in 2008 when Delta Spirit dropped Ode To Sunshine. Its sophomore album, History From Below, builds on Sunshine's high-energy rock 'n' roll.

Disney to sell Miramax for more than $660 million LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co has struck a deal to sell Miramax, the studio behind such films as "Trainspotting" and "No Country for Old Men," for more than $660 million to a group that includes construction magnate Ron Tutor and investment firm Colony Capital LLC.

We Plan Your Weekend: Twin Cities Barb Abney, mid-day host at Minnesota Pubic Radio's The Current, picks best bets for live music on a very busy Saturday night in her home town, including a local music festival and southern rock at the Minnesota Zoo.

"Inception" set to fend off three box office rookies LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Leonardo DiCaprio is set to remain king of the North American box office for a third weekend, despite the arrival of three new films led by the 3D sequel "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore."

Schumann At The Source: 'Genoveva' At The Gewandhaus The composer's only opera follows a young wife whose loyalty and faith are put to the test. Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Schumann's birth, the performance comes from the historic Gewandhaus in Leipzig, the city where the opera debuted in 1850.

Pat Metheny On Piano Jazz The ever-evolving Pat Metheny constantly experiments with new technology, honing his improvisational skills and refining his unique style. On this episode of Piano Jazz, Pat Metheny performs with bassist Christian McBride and drummer Antonio Sanche.

Interview: Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros Hear Alex Ebert on his amazement with the band's success and its connection to fans.  The sprawling, 10-person traveling band plays jubilant sing-a-long songs and sits in jam circles with fans at just about any show.

Fans 'Can Trust' New Los Lobos Album Los Lobos has been active since the 1970s, and during that time the band has done everything from opening for Bob Dylan, U2 and the Grateful Dead, to recording a tribute album to Walt Disney soundtracks. Rock critic Ken Tucker says Los Lobos' new album, Tin Can Trust, stands with the group's best work.

The 'Idol' Judge Rumor Train Chugs Along, But Don't Make Bets Quite Yet With Ellen DeGeneres out at American Idol, there are even more rumors about new judges than there were already. How do you navigate such a storm? Very carefully, and with great skepticism.