Monday Music News Roundup

Kanye West goes from eccentric genius to major asshole in one night. (Seriously, don’t mess with Taylor.)

People who died: Jim Carroll.

At least one Jackson family member is making news for their music.

Elton John can’t adopt baby because he’s too old. Also because everything he’s released the past two decades kinda sucks. —Michael Gallucci

This article appears in Sep 9-15, 2009.