Fact: Quirky U.S. rockers Weezer are releasing three different versions of their new song, PORK + Beans, in Britain - so they can pay homage to their favourite tunes. The B-sides of the vinyl and CD releases will feature Weezer covers of R.E.M.'s Oddfellows Local 151, The Psychedelic Furs' Love My Way and Are Friends Electric? by Tubeway Army.
Fact: Rockers Weezer's new PORK + Beans promo has become the most popular video on website YouTube.com, reaching 3 million hits by Monday (26May08). The band's short features some of the top YouTube viral video stars, and even includes a brief cameo by Britney Spears' ex, Kevin Federline.