Philly Inquirer calls the new Jill Scott "a classic." But that might just be hometown pride.

New York Times talks up the new Bjork album, Medulla. The Times Online gives it 5 stars.

A little off-subject, but the Guardian has an article about Mackenzie Crook, who played Gareth Keenan on The Office.

NME.com has a rundown of the MTV Video Music Awards.

The Washington Post covered the D.C. National Rock Paper Scissors tournament.

Partisan hi-larity via Wonkette.com: Cheerleaders for Truth, Swift Yacht Vets, and Pleasure Boat Captains for Truth.