Music Features
Soundgarden song to be in 'The Avengers'
By Edna Gundersen, USA TODAY - March 27, 2012
The Seattle band's music will appear as the end credit track on this summer's superheroes film.
Top 25 sexiest album covers
Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream' cover is pretty sexy, but did it make our list?
Cee Lo Green's Purrfect helps spread cat fever
By Lorena Blas, USA TODAY - March 11, 2012
Move over, Uggie. There's a new rising star in Hollywood — of the feline persuasion.
SXSW 2012: Jay-Z
By Mike Snider, USA TODAY - March 13, 2012
Jay-Z came, saw and conquered at Austin City Limits Live during his Monday night performance as part of South By Southwest.
Idol Meter: These guys have work to do
By Ken Barnes, Special for USA TODAY - March 13, 2012
The girls are already stronger overall than the boys, putting Colton Dixon, Joshua Ledet and Jermaine Jones at risk.
Madonna reveals tour rehearsal injuries
By Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY - March 12, 2012
A world tour is hard work. And no one knows that better than Madonna.
Keith Richards 'regrets' offending Mick Jagger
By Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY - March 16, 2012
Looks like these two mates have patched things up.
Take 5: Skrillex, 50 Cent, more
By Edna Gundersen, Steve Jones, Elysa Gardner, Korina Lopez and Brian Mansfield, USA TODAY - March 15, 2012
USA TODAY's music staff offers a weekend tip sheet of sound recommendations.
Coachella 2012 lineup in pictures
Black Keys, Radiohead, Dr. Dre and Snoop headline fest's new two-week format
Top 20 greatest back album covers
Classic LP flipside images from the Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga and more
