Some very big artists are banding together to help fight the very big problem that is the AIDS epidemic, and if the tagline sounds familiar, the songs these folks have contributed won't: Coldplay, R.E.M., Bob Dylan, and U2 are among those who have contributed exclusive tracks to (RED)WIRE, a new digital music magazine from Bono's AIDS-combatting...

Mostly because she played one, but your Gummys votes suggest you'd think so anyway. Leslie helped Stephen bring some musical cheer to his Xmas special last night, and later sprinkled angel's dust on his head which led to Stephen watching Elvis Costello get mauled by a bear outside his window. It's high concept holiday comedy. Watch it at Videogum.

The schedule came out last week and now Spectacle: Elvis Costello with... has a website that features clips from the first episode, including Costello doing a cover of this week's interview subject EJ's "Border Song" with Allen Toussaint. We also find out why Sir Elton changed his given name (Reggie).

We first told you about the new Sundance television series Spectacle: Elvis Costello With.... in August when one of our readers made it to a taping with the Police and Smokey Robinson (though he only saw the latter). Then, just last week, Amrit and Scott ventured to the Spectacle wrap, where Costello was joined by Late Night companion Jenny Lewi...

Lou Reed, The Police and Jenny Lewis are among the guests who have been lined up to appear on a new talk show hosted by Elvis Costello.