What’s Going On – ‘Watchmen,’ M.I.A., Metallica

Happy Wednesday, dears!

• R.I.P., Jerry Reed.

• The lawsuit over “Watchmen” goes to trial Jan. 6.

• M.I.A. has officially retired from music. Boo!

• Want to see some NBC shows before they premiere on TV? You can, on Hulu.

• Scott Weiland has a solo disc that’ll hit stores in November.

• The second season of “Flight of the Conchords” could be its last.

• Rolling Stone has the first review of the new Metallica record.

• Usher’s planning a “ladies only” tour.

• The Oxford American’s next music issue will be a two-disc set (and it’s out in November).

• Little Big Town is rereleasing its latest album with new tunes (don’t forget, they’ll play w/ Carrie Underwood here in Tupelo in December).