Sleeve notes: Mercury prize, Chris Brown, Pet Shop Boys

This week's most popular stories Chris Brown denies his new tattoo depicts a beaten Rihanna Mercury prize 2012: the shortlist that might have been Clara Schumann: Google doodle celebrates life of piano prodigy In the news Plan B and Richard Hawley lead Mercury prize 2012 nominations Free Pussy Riot, urges Medvedev London jazz festival 2012: full programme announced Bestival coach crash: bodies removed from wreckage on A3 – video Velvet Underground lose copyright claim over Andy Warhol cover Rihanna's new album announced … by mistake On the blog How the xx shared their new album Coexist by releasing it to just one fan Bestival 2012: how was it for you? Coldplay at the Paralympics: triumph or a step too far? The 101 strangest records on Spotify Watch and listen How to Dress Well – Total Loss: exclusive album stream New music: Wave Machines – Ill Fit Africa Express: exclusive behind-the-scenes video Bestival 2012: explore the sights and sounds of the festival – interactive Further reading Pet Shop Boys: cab drivers ask us if we've retired Carly Rae Jepsen: 'I've been in love with music since I can remember' Grizzly Bear: Shields – review And finally Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook