Buzz Bites (3/8/10): Katy Perry Breakup Inspires Travis McCoy Solo Album

+ Travis McCoy's solo album, Lazarus, was apparently born out of his tumultuous breakup with Katy Perry. Though the music started out dark, it has since taken on a more upbeat, optimistic perspective. The first single from the Gym Class Heroes frontman's solo slab, Billionaire, is due out today. Watch this spot! (MTV News)

+ Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood will lend his film-scoring skills to the movie adaptation of novelist Haruki Murakami's Norwegian Wood. Greenwood is becoming something of a soundtrack pro, seeing that he already contributed soundscapes to Paul Thomas Anderson's gripping film There Will Be Blood. (Spinner)

+ The ever-growing empire of Beyoncé keeps on expanding, as the married "Single Ladies" singer recently opened the Beyoncé Cosmetology Center at the Phoenix House Career Center in Brooklyn, New York. It's B's way of giving back; she visited the Phoenix House while prepping for the role of Etta James in the film Cadillac Records. (Rap-Up)

+ For the person in your life who really, really wants to dress like a Cheerio, get ready: Glee creator Ryan Murphy is coming out with the musical TV show's very own fashion line. You totally thought we were referring to the cereal, didn't you? (Limelife)

+ Finally, we can think of no better way for you to start your week than by watching these incredibly cute fifth graders from the PS22 public school in New York City sing Phoenix's "Lisztomania." You're welcome. (The Daily What)

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