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The real reason Taylor Swift may not be on Bieber’s album is because she’s richer than he is. Oops. There’s a huge shakeup going on at American Idol and we can’t figure out why. Jay-Z wants to spend more time in Brooklyn. The Mayans may have been right about 2012 being the end: Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie are touring together. These stories and more are worth hearing in today’s Music Notes.

Taylor Swift is officially the highest paid artist under 30 according to Forbes. She beat out Justin Bieber who “only” earned $55 Million last year. [Forbes]
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Remember when Fleetwood Mac was reuniting for a tour this year? Well, rumors have been confirmed. They’re getting back together, but not until 2013. [RollingStone]
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Jay-Z plans to spend a little more time at home, adding more shows to his Brooklyn concert schedule. [MTV]
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What would happen if you listened to Gotye’s ‘Somebody I Used To Know’ in the car? Probably this. [Gawker]

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Speaking of Gotye, did you knw his real name is Wouter De Backer? It’s almost as challenging to pronounce as ‘Gotye.’ Check out the full list of 150 real pop star names at Billboard. [Billboard]
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It’s official that both Steven Tyler and JLo are off ‘Idol.’ But now there’s some speculation that Randy Jackson may also jump the ship while Mariah Carey is in serious talks to climb aboard. What’s going on over there? [US Magazine]
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Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie are coming together for a Twins Of Evil Tour. Maybe this is what they Mayans were talking about when they predicted the end of the world. [Loudwire]
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What would every Green Day album sound like in 60 seconds? Chad Neidt from YouTube does a mashup. Check it out below. [The Daily What]

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You know we can’t resist things that make us “b’aww.” Here’s a baby singing himself to sleep while his dad plays Metallica. [Buzzfeed]

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A day wouldn’t be complete without some news from Justin Bieber. He’s being sued for $9Mil for blasting loud noises (we’re assuming it’s the singing they’re talking about) and damaging someone’s ear. [TMZ]

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