Gawker Media’s new music blog will be called Idolator and is launching soon.

We’ve finished a major data update of Blog Network List today, bringing the database up to date.

We still have to finish updates for the following networks:

• Instablogs
• Know More Media

In addition, not all of the Round IV members of 9rules are listed yet.

Enjoy—

We’ve posted a podcast over at The Blog Herald wherein we discuss the ongoing question of what’s a blog network – and take a look at Syntagma Media’s attempt to call themselves a web network magazine.

India based blog network Instablogs appears to be offline as of 1:24pm CST today. We’re unable to access via either of our internet connections here in our office – nor can one of our partners from California.

Anyone know the story?

The Blog Herald has gone mobile.

Weblogs, Inc. has launched That’s Fit – a holistic fitness & diet weblog:

We’re happy to announce the newest blog at Weblogs: That’s Fit. Beyond mere fad diets, fitness gadgets, and unkept New Year’s resolutions, That’s Fit aims for a holistic, natural, and useful approach. But That’s Fit isn’t just about diet and exercise! The focus is on healthy living, which also includes therapies, both physical and mental, natural beauty, and eco-travel. If you are interested in living better, longer, and stronger, check out That’s Fit, and welcome them to the blogosphere!

Syntagma Media has launched Hemingway Serial:

Syntagma Media is proud to announce a special online pre-publication event : Steve Newman’s fictional biography of Ernest Hemingway, Going The Other Way From Home is now appearing in its entirety in twice-weekly chapters for Syntagma’s Web Network Magazine.

Steve Newman is a playwright, director, actor, historian, and freelance writer, who lives and works in Shakespeare’s Stratford. In 1997 Steve, along with two other Stratford playwrights, founded The Bird of Prey Theatre Company, which is dedicated to promoting new work. Since that time BoP has produced fourteen new plays by writers from around the world.

Mike Rundle, of 9rules, writes a great piece about Traffic, Money, and Advertising over at the 9rules blog.

Some interesting discussion in the comments about b5media’s traffic.

Leihu has joined 9rules:

When I first saw James’ site Leihu I was blown away. Literally. I think I played around with mouse-overs for 10 minutes and each time I go back I find something new. James taught me the importance of the little things. James shares his life, his goals and accomplishments. Read and learn people.

Design Melt Down joins 9rules:

Not too long ago it seemed easy to come across sites that discussed design, but for one reason or another those sites have slowly disappeared. Fortunately Design Melt Down carries the torch for many of these old sites and does a great job of breaking down the elements of design that we so often overlook. Instead of assuming you already know about design, they assume you care about design and want to learn more about it.