Daily Top 5 News Countdown: Pussy Riot Free, Still Speaking Out + More

Music, like politics, is now subject to the 24-hour news cycle. As a result, it’s damn near impossible to keep abreast of the day’s myriad rock ‘n’ roll tidbits. But fear not: In the spirit of simplification and efficiency, we’ve collected today's top 5 items and ranked them in terms of newsworthiness. Scroll down to see our picks.

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Beastie Boys Nearly Made Movie With Spike Jonze
Project was shelved post-development
The film, titled 'We Can Do This,' was to have featured one of the characters from Spike's 'Sabotage' video. How was this not greenlit? [Consequence of Sound]
Jamie McCarthy, Getty Images
Jamie McCarthy, Getty Images
4
Drake Hosting SNL on Jan. 18
Drizzy will pull double-duty on the show's first episode of 2014
Here's hoping he's Miley Cyrus good. [Contact Music]
Samir Hussein, Getty Images
Samir Hussein, Getty Images
3
Pearl Jam Manager Admits to Stealing From Group
Dude swiped $380K over four years
They shoulda found a "better man" to handle their finances, eh? [NME]
Rick Diamond, Getty Images
Rick Diamond, Getty Images
2
Gnarls Barkley Reuniting
Cee Lo confirms the good news in a TMZ interview
Word is they may reform alongside Outkast at Coachella. Just don't play 'The Voice,' OK, guys? [Stereogum]
AFP
AFP
1
Freed Pussy Riot Members Still Blasting Putin
Newly released art-punks call amnesty a "publicity stunt" by Russian president
Yeah, Putin is probably just trying to make himself look good before the Olympics, but we prefer to think he's got the holiday spirit. [Brooklyn Vegan]

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