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Backstage at History

An intimate 27-page photo portfolio by Mark Seliger. Plus: reports from the rehearsals, the shows and the dressing rooms at the 25th anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. By David Fricke and Brian Hiatt

The Annotated Set List: The complete playlist of both nights' shows. By Andy Greene

Heroes: Kid Rock, Jim James, Alicia Keys and more pay tribute to the performers at the concerts.

How Do You Get Into the Hall of Fame? Inside the Rock Hall's nominating process. By Anthony DeCurtis

Inside the Hall: The story behind the legendary collection. By Brian Hiatt

The 20 Greatest Rock Hall Moments: Highlights from three decades of induction ceremonies.

Behind the Scenes: Video of Mick Jagger, Bono and Bruce Springsteen on set at their cover shoot.
Video: Clips of the greatest moments in Rock Hall history from the new Hall of Fame and Museum DVD box set.
From the Archives: Rolling Stone covers featuring Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Mick Jagger.
Photos: Classic shots of the Rock Hall's inductees over the past 25 years.
Live: Photos, videos and more from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame anniversary concerts.

Rock & Roll

Is Aerosmith Over?

The band faces an uncertain future after a year of turmoil.

Update: The latest on the band's status, as it unfolds.

In the Studio: My Chemical Romance ditch dramatic tunes for proto-punk on new LP. Plus: Courtney Love preps first album since 2004.

Q&A;: Courtney Love on why Nobody's Daughter is "more important than any record I've ever made."

On the Road: Pearl Jam wrap U.S. tour with 41-song gig in Philadelphia. Plus: Inside Phish's Halloween-weekend jamfest.

Q&A;: Adam Lambert on what inspired his debut: whiskey and David Bowie. Plus: Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta and Kris Allen are gearing up to release their debut albums. Who will score a hit and who will flop?

Q&A;: More from the glam god on For Your Entertainment.
Photos: Rolling Stone reinterprets Lambert's campy album cover.

Checking In: Jay-Z storms the globe. Plus: Matisyahu soundtracks Olympics ad, preps Hanukkah festival.

Industry: Can new digital services lure fans? Plus: Veteran acts move beyond major labels.

Influences: Inside Julian Casablancas' record collection.

TV: Jimmy Fallon's talk show goes viral with killer mash-ups.

Coming Soon 'Late Night' Playlist: Jimmy Fallon's band leader, ?uestlove, on his favorite musical moments from the show.

Breaking: At 37, folk-rock singer Harper Simon — who happens to be Paul Simon's son — releases his debut record. Plus: Owl City, the electronic-pop act with a number one hit.

TV

'V' is for Paranoia

The button-pushing remake of the Eighties sci-fi cult classic 'V' delivers a timely fear factor for all seasons. By Rob Sheffield

RECORDS

Them Crooked Vultures

Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and John Paul Jones summon the spirit of Zep.

PLUS: John Mayer, Norah Jones, Lil Wayne, Bon Jovi, Dashboard Confessional, Annie, Paul McCartney, Dave Rawlings Machine, Shakira, Fanfarlo, Alec Ounsworth, Leona Lewis, Forro in the Dark, Brother Ali, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Mulatu Astatke, Tinariwen and reissues from Fela Kuti, Snow Patrol and Sheryl Crow.

Fricke's Picks: Jim O'Rourke and Gary Lucas.

MOVIES

'The Road'

Father and son battle for their humanity in adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel.

PLUS: Fantastic Mr. Fox, Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, Me and Orson Welles and Broken Embraces.

Coming Soon Twilight's 'New Moon' Secrets: RS chats with director Chris Weitz. Plus: Vampire Nikki Reed visits Peter Travers for an episode of Off the Cuff.

Coming Soon The Genius of 'Fantastic Mr. Fox': How Wes Anderson and Jason Schwartzman turned Roald Dahl's classic kids' book into a film.

The Travers Take: More movie news and reviews from Peter Travers.
Travers Hits Twitter: Tap in for daily Twitter updates — juicy interview tidbits and knee-jerk reviews — from our film critic.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

'Glee' Sings Madonna: The cast of TV's hottest new show gives the low-down on the upcoming all-Madonna episode: Who's an Evita fan, who wanted to bust out "Ray of Light" and who's the best Voguer of the bunch.

Coming Soon The Swell Season Live: The Oscar-winning duo from 2007's Once perform songs from their new album, Strict Joy — a mix of Irish soul and dreamy pop — live in our studio.

Coming Soon John Mayer Live: A report from the singer's New York gig on November 17th, the day he releases Battle Studies.

Coming Soon AMAs Roundup: Pics and a report from the awards show feauring Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Eminem and more.

From left: Bono, Mick Jagger and Bruce Springsteen, photographed in New York on October 30th, 2009.
Photograph by Mark Seliger