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Some artists are so beloved they could release an album of songs performed on ukulele and fans would still buy the shit out of it. That’s not hyperbole — Eddie Vedder is putting the theory to the test with the upcoming release of Ukulele Songs, a collection of originals and covers performed by Vedder on — you guessed it — a ukulele.  

After releasing what is arguably the greatest album in Pop and Rock history, Pet Sounds, The Beach Boys began working on the trippy, orchestral could-be masterpiece Smile, which was scrapped due to inter-band squabbles and mastermind Brian Wilson’s shaky mental state.   

A remarkably self-aware Phil Collins announced plans to retire from music. The former Genesis singer/drummer and solo sensation is apparently that rare breed of successful musical artist who knows when it’s time to throw in the towel. And the fact that it has at least something to do with public disdain gives hope for those who wish Fred Durst and Jimmy Buffett would follow him into retirement.  

Tickets are available at the door Wednesday for the Best of Cincinnati Celebration, where you'll encounter the city's best people, food, drinks and prizes ... plus a peek at one of the main locations where George Clooney, Paul Giamatti and Ryan Gosling recently filmed their movie 'The Ides of March.' Join us for the best Opening Day Eve ever.  

Several Pop stars have found themselves in the spotlight recently for performing in service of a restrictive dictatorship … and we’re not even talking about Clear Channel! The New York Times recently highlighted a juicy tidbit from the infamous WikiLeaks cables about how celebrity performers like Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Usher and 50 Cent all accepted huge paychecks to entertain relatives of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi.  

Central Core AliveOne 941 Pavilion St., Mount Adams, 513-721-6977A hip space for Cincinnati’s YP crowd to socialize and groove to music on the juke.Stuff to do: All bottled beer is $2 on  

Downtown Arnold’s Bar and Grill 210 E. Eighth St., Downtown, 513-421-6234A friendly, diverse and historic gin joint, Arnold’s is the city’s oldest bar.Stuff to do: Happy Hour 4-7