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Isn’t it amazing when you don’t have to follow anyone’s rules except your own? That’s exactly what Radiohead is doing.

Now that the band is no longer signed to a major record label, they are choosing to give away copies of their new album, ‘In Rainbows’ which would be out next week. The band members are letting fans choose to pay as much or as little as 90 cents, the credit card processing fee to download the album from their site.

But if you’re a die-hard fans, pay something around $80. That’s the price of the new Radiohead box-set which includes the new album on CD, 2 vinyl records, another CD with additional songs, photos, artwork and lyrics.

I found this article at Geno’s World, it sounds interesting Source

There have been rumors circulating that Gioia Bruno of Exposé fame is secretly meeting with executives to replace Paula Abdul the upcoming season on American Idol. The talk has been growing, as Gioia, a music industry veteran who once lost her voice due to a benign tumor, has been visiting Los Angeles quite frequently and meeting with many powerful entertainment industry moguls. Some fans of Exposé have also been chattering about there being an Exposé night on American Idol this coming season as well.

Several of Gioia’s friends are saying that she has been talking a lot about how she would love to replace Abdul on the hit show. Recently, Gioia was heard by extras on the set of her latest music video for “Your Love is Lifting Me” (Higher and Higher)” saying, “I can do Paula’s job. I am going to be a great judge!”

The switch does make a lot of sense, while Abdul has slipped up time and time again, Gioia Bruno as a replacement would be an easy transition for viewers and fans. Both are pop stars from the eighties, both are brunettes, both have a slew of hits under their belts and they are quite often mistaken for one another in public.

Gioia’s publicist, Jim Strzalkowski, has confirmed that there is discussion with execs but declined to comment specifically about Gioia Bruno moving into Paula’s seat as well as an Exposé night on American Idol. However he did say, “It would be great to see Gioia on American Idol. She has a rich history, is an incredible performer and has a truly amazing voice.”