MICK JONES + PAUL SIMONON + GORILLAZ?

Two members of The Clash - Mick Jones and Paul Simonon - guest on the new Gorillaz album, Plastic Beach. No big surprise: Paul plays with Gorillaz leader Damon Albarn in the band The Good, The Bad and The Queen. But now there's a rumor that Mick and Paul may play in the band on the Gorillaz tour. That would be pretty cool - even though (I'm told) that the band plays behind a screen, so you're basically just watching the animated characters of Gorillaz during the show. It's actually a great way for Mick and Paul to get to play together without having to endure thousands of calls for "London Calling" or whatever.

BOBBY WOMACK TO WORK WITH GORILLAZ?

Damon Albarn of blur has done some interesting stuff with his other bands Gorillaz and The Good The Bad And The Queen, and those groups tend to collaborate with interesting artists (everyone from de la soul to Ginger Baker). Now, newly minted Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bobby Womack says he may work with Gorillaz on their next album.  I thought that they kind of retired that project, but if it brings Bobby Womack to a larger audience, then great.