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MTV's Real World Rape?
(TMZ) A cast member on MTV's "The Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Ruins" claims male members acted like animals during production, in one case raping her with a toothbrush ... this according to a new lawsuit obtained by TMZ.

Tonya Cooley filed the suit against MTV, Kenneth Santucci, Evan Starkman and others ... claiming the two guys "took another male participant's toothbrush and rubbed the toothbrush around plaintiff's genitals, including rubbing her labia and inserting the toothbrush into plaintiff's vagina." Cooley says it all happened while she was passed out cold ... and cameras were rolling

Cooley says producers not only knew about the rape, they even replaced the toothbrush, but never told her what happened.

The suit also claims female cast members were stripped of their bathing suits and that male cast members were encouraged by producers to "inappropriately touch female cast members' bodies, including in intimate areas."

Cooley alleges she and other cast members reported incidents of sexual abuse, but show honchos turned a blind eye.

Cooley claims she was later booted from the show after slapping a cast member. She says nothing happened to the men who allegedly raped her.

Cooley is suing for unspecified damages. Calls to MTV have not been returned. more on this story



Lindsay Lohan Bares All For Playboy
(TMZ) Lindsay Lohan didn't wuss out for her Playboy shoot -- TMZ has learned, the actress will BARE ALL in her upcoming spread ... i.e. the holy trifecta...

As we previously reported, Lindsay recently locked down a nearly-million-dollar deal with Playboy for a full pictorial -- and Wednesday, she finally wrapped her 4-day shoot.

Reports circulated Lindsay would pull one of those lame semi-nude fiascos -- all sideboob, no fun -- but sources close to Hef & co. tell us, that is NOT the case. Lindsay did insist the photos be "tastefully done," but we're told she's still going the full monty.

It's unclear when Lindsay will grace the cover -- but it could be the life-giving jolt Playboy needs for a comeback. more on this story



Big Sean Won't Face Serious Charges For Alleged Underage Girl Assault
(TMZ) Rapper Big Sean has dodged a serious bullet -- TMZ has learned he will not be charged with sexually assaulting an underage girl back in August ... but he's not entirely in the clear.

23-year-old Sean -- who got a 2011 MTV VMA nomination for best new artist -- was arrested in August during a concert in Buffalo, NY ... after a 17-year-old girl told police the rapper and his friend had sexually assaulted her.

Big Sean -- real name Sean Michael Anderson -- was charged with 3rd degree sex abuse, forcible touching and 2nd degree unlawful imprisonment.

But now, TMZ has learned prosecutors agreed to drop the first two charges on the condition that Big Sean plead guilty to misdemeanor unlawful imprisonment ... which carries a $750 fine.

Sean's lawyer Scott Leemon tells TMZ, the rapper has accepted the terms -- and has paid the fine -- but still insists "he did not engage in any type of sexual misconduct." more on this story



Marie Osmond Rushed To Hospital
(TMZ) Marie Osmond made a bee line for the ER Wednesday night after her Vegas show -- and was diagnosed with a bad case of bronchitis ... TMZ has learned.

Osmond's rep Alan Nierob tells TMZ ... Marie has a "bad lung problem" and was released from the hospital after a couple of hours.

She is currently seeing doctors. It's unclear whether her condition will affect her Las Vegas show. more on this story



Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson And More For VH1 Divas
(popmusiclife) VH1 Divas returns this December, with an all-star cast that features Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, Florence + The Machine and Jessie J.

This year, the series will pay tribute to the cities where soul gave birth to music's most powerful classics and inspired today's divas.

"VH1 Divas Celebrate Soul" will bring together some of the best singers across the globe, men and women alike, to honor the soulful cities that inspired these divas and their art. The cities honored include Chicago, Detroit, London, Memphis and Philadelphia. more on this story



Rebecca Black A Person of Interest
Internet star for all the wrong reasons, Rebecca Black will release her third single next month along with a video for the track.

Here is the official word: It was just about this time last year that Rebecca Black embarked on the journey that would make her one of the best known new artists of 2011. It was in the fall of 2010 that Rebecca would contemplate recording what would become "Friday." Soon after, a music video for the track was filmed and uploaded on YouTube and the result made Rebecca an instant international star and turned the Black family's lives upside down.

A year later, Ms. Black is preparing her third single, "Person of Interest," a danceable, upbeat track that's sure to be a hit with music fans all over the world. Like Rebecca's highly successful second single "My Moment," which has racked up nearly 30 million views on YouTube since its release in mid-July. more on this story



Watch Justin Bieber Sing For Children's Hospital Patients
(popmusiclife) Justin Bieber paid a very special surprise visit to a Children's Hospital on Tuesday to cheer up some of his fans.

Joining Justin was pal Sean Kingston, as the two toured the ward, met with parents and took photos with the kids. Bieber even sang a couple of songs, including his smash hit, "Baby," and his current single, "Mistletoe."

Some of the visit was filmed by Alfredo Flores, who has directed some of Justin's music videos. Watch that here.



Cops Called Over Nicki Minaj Fight With Maid
(TMZ) There was a big confrontation at Nicki Minaj's house in Hollywood yesterday ... and it got so bad the cops came ... TMZ has learned.

Here's the backstory. Law enforcement tells us, a couple of weeks ago, Nicki's maid took a photo of the singer out of the trash and then asked Nicki to sign it. Nicki got pissed and fired her.

Cops tell us, the maid did come back today, and Nicki became enraged and ordered her to leave. Now here's where the stories are a bit conflicting. One source says -- contrary to what the cops say -- Nicki actually made a mistake, saw another maid and assumed she was the one Nicki had fired.

Either way, Nicki's boyfriend got in the act and began pushing the maid with his body. The maid's boss called the cops and filed a battery report.

The cops came and the maid asked to make a citizen's arrest, but eventually decided against it so no one was taken into custody. more on this story



Christina Perri's Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Video Premieres
(popmusiclife) Christina Perri's "A Thousand Years" became the first song off of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" soundtrack to premiere a video.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Perri's song was to be the second single, with Bruno Mars' "It Will Rain" making its debut in the first slot; however, the singer announced on Twitter that he was still working on his video.

So, Perri's video, which was originally planned to debut on November 10, was moved up to this week. Perri, who told The Hollywood Reporter that she's a big fan of the series, says she was inspired to write the song after screening an early version of Breaking Dawn. "I cried the whole time, then I went home and wrote the song about Edward and Bella and their love affair. It's probably the most romantic, lovey-dovey song I've ever written." Watch the video here



Usher Vs Screaming Woman Over Handicap Parking Spot
(TMZ) Usher was bull-rushed in the middle of a crowded parking lot in ATL last weekend -- by an angry woman looking to fight the singer for parking in a handicap spot ... and TMZ has the footage.

Eyewitnesses tell us .. Usher had just arrived to the Little 5 Points Halloween Parade (hence the guy in the Elvis costume) when the woman saw U's SUV parked in a handicap spot.

We're told the woman demanded the singer move his car -- but Usher refused and she went ballistic ... screaming, flailing her arms, and grabbing Usher's hoodie.

At one point, she screams, "You don't belong here!"

Sources say the woman's husband eventually dragged her away from the scene -- and Usher drove away not long after. More including the video here



Hear Coldplay Perform Rihanna's We Found Love
(popmusiclife) Here's something you don't hear every day: a major artist covering another major artist's hit – while it's high on the charts.

Coldplay did just that on Thursday, as they performed a version of Rihanna's current hit single, "We Found Love," on BBC Radio 1.

The song was a part of the "Live Lounge" radio series, hosted by Fearne Cotton, where well-known artists usually perform one song of their own and one by another artist, in an acoustic format. Check it out here



Lionel Richie To Debut Country Duets at CMA Awards
Lionel Richie will debut songs from his upcoming Country duets album during the broadcast of The 45th Annual CMA Awards, which will be airing live Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on ABC.

Richie will release Tuskegee, his Country duets album, in March on Mercury Nashville and during the CMA broadcast he will perform select duets of his runaway hits with Little Big Town, Darius Rucker, and Rascal Flatts. Richie is no stranger to the CMA Awards stage. In 1984, Richie performed "Lady" with Kenny Rogers and in 1986, he performed "Deep River Woman" with Alabama.

"Twenty-five years is too long to wait and we are thrilled to have Lionel back on the CMA Awards stage performing alongside our superstar acts," said CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore. "This is what the CMA Awards are known for. Those one-of-a-kind collaborations you don't want to miss because everyone will be talking about it the next day." more on this story



Terrell Owens Suicide Attempt?
(TMZ) TMZ has obtained the 911 call placed moments before Terrell Owens was rushed to an L.A. hospital for a possible pill overdose on October 6 -- and according to Terrell's assistant, T.O. was trying to kill himself.

During the call, placed at 11:02 PM, the dispatcher asks the assistant on the phone, "Was this a suicide attempt?" -- and she responds, "Yes, I believe so."

While she was on the phone with the dispatcher, the woman claims T.O. was "talking to his girlfriend, ex-girlfriend ... [I]don't really know what you wanna call it." more on this story



Teen Mom Star And 2-Year-Old Son Hospitalized After Crash
(TMZ) "Teen Mom" star Jenelle Evans was rushed to a hospital in North Carolina yesterday ... after the MTV reality star crashed her SUV into a light pole, while her 2-year-old son was in the car.

TMZ spoke with a rep for the Wilmington Police Dept. ... who tells us Evans, her son and a female passenger were all transported to a nearby hospital for minor injuries.

We're told Evans was driving the car -- and her son was in a car seat in the back.

Cops tell TMZ ... there was no indication that drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash ... but police are investigating. more on this story



Michael Lohan Falls Into A Tree Trying To Escape Arrest?
(TMZ) Michael Lohan was just arrested AGAIN in Florida after allegedly contacting his GF Kate Major -- and law enforcement tells TMZ, he tried to escape by jumping a 3rd-story balcony ... and accidentally fell into a tree.

According to law enforcement sources, Tampa police responded to a call early this morning from Kate, who claimed Michael had been trying to contact her by phone and wouldn't leave her alone.

We're told officers interviewed Kate at her apartment after she made the call -- the same apartment where Michael allegedly bruised her up earlier this week -- and while they were there, Michael allegedly called again.

According to law enforcement, officers believed Michael was a "threat" -- so they rolled up to his hotel to arrest him.

But here's the crazy part -- law enforcement tells TMZ, Michael tried to escape by hopping his 3rd story balcony ... and he ended up falling into a tree.

After officers pulled him down, Michael was placed under arrest for violating a condition of his pretrial release (presumably for contacting Kate) ... and resisting arrest without violence. more on this story



Bam Margera Porsche Smashed By A Big Truck
(TMZ) Bam Margera's brand new Porsche was "smashed" ... in a traffic collision in Pennsylvania.

The "Jackass" star tells us, "A big truck made a wide turn and smashed the whole left side. I just got the damn thing too."

Bam says he just purchased the car 4 months ago. Witnesses at the scene tell us Bam appeared upset following the collision. We're told the driver's side mirror was hanging off the car and the driver's side of the car was all scratched up. more on this story



Adele DVD and Blu-Ray Details
Yesterday we told you about Adele's upcoming live DVD and Blu Ray which is being released on November 29th and today we have more details including the tracklisting.

"Live At The Royal Albert Hall" will be available on DVD and Blu Ray and features the full 90 minute performance, plus behind the scenes footage shot throughout that day.

The package also contains an exclusive live CD of the entire show. This is the first time fans will be able to hear all of Adele's hits and best loved songs on one CD plus her covers of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" and The Steeldrivers "If It Hadn't Been For Love." more on this story



Glee Christmas Album Volume 2 Details
We have the official details about the upcoming release of Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2, which is being released on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Here are the details for fans of the auto-tuned Gleeks:

The Glee holiday cheer is spread with the cast's own festive renditions of such Christmas staples as "Little Drummer Boy," "Let It Snow" and "All I Want For Christmas Is You."

Especially poignant is the Glee cast's interpretation of Band Aid's 1984 hit "Do They Know Its Christmas?," which raised money to benefit famine relief in Ethiopia and sold 1 million copies in it's first week. more on this story



VH1 Launching Baseball Wives Next Month
VH1 sent over word that they are expanding their "wives" franchise with the launch of a new series, "Baseball Wives" which is set to debut on Wednesday, November 30 at 9PM ET/PT.

Here are the details: Set in Scottsdale Arizona, the home of baseball's spring training, the show features the wives and girlfriends of talented baseball players from various teams. No shrinking violets here, these ladies are fiercely protective of their turf and their men and if they have to bring on a little drama – then so be it.

These divas of the diamond make their pitch to be the next homerun smash as they prepare for their rookie season this November on VH1. The cast of VH1's "Baseball Wives" includes, Anna Benson (wife of Arizona pitcher Kris Benson), Tanya Grace (ex-wife of retired Chicago's Mark Grace), Chantel Kendall (ex-wife of Kansas City's Jason Kendall) and Brooke Villone (wife of big-league veteran Ron Villone). The inner circle of baseball wives proves to be challenging as the women cope with marriage, gossip and fame. With the baseball season being the longest in professional sports the women count on their friends to be their support system while their husbands are on the road but sometimes a friend can be your worst enemy. Rumors swirl and friendships are tested among the professional athletes' wives as they are forced to make emotional decisions, proving that their lives are often just like everyone else's. This captivating group makes for an adrenaline-charged rush of excitement as they showcase their style, humor and fastball drama. Get ready, because the bases are loaded for this sure-hit new series. "Baseball Wives" premieres Wednesday, November 30 at 9PM ET/PT. more on this story



Big Time Rush Set New Album Release
Big Time Rush have set a November 21st release date for their sophomore album, Elevate, which the album's first single "Music Sounds Better With You" being released next Tuesday, November 1st.

The songs on the album were produced by top music hit makers including Ryan Tedder, Tricky & The Dream, JR Rotem, and Toby Gad, among others.

Elevate features tracks including "Music Sounds Better With U (featuring Mann)," "Show Me," and "All Over Again," plus brand-new music that will debut on upcoming episodes of Big Time Rush.
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George Jones Hitting The Road
(Webster) George Jones may have just turned 80-years-old last month but he's not slowing down.

"The Possum" is keeping busy with 35 shows scheduled to date throughout the U.S. and Canada from now through November 2012.

As Jones sings, "I don't need a rocking chair…I do my rockin' on the stage, you can't put this possum in a cage." more on this story



Dave Stewart To Rock With The Roots on Fallon
(MSO) Eurythmics star Dave Stewart is to appear next Wednesday, November 2 on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon," where he will be performing with the Roots a song from his new solo album The Blackbird Diaries.

The Blackbird Diaries features a co-write with Bob Dylan ("Worth The Waiting For") as well as duets with Stevie Nicks, Martina McBride, Colbie Caillat, and the Secret Sisters.

In other Dave Stewart news, he wrote, with Glen Ballard, a brand new, original score for "Ghost The Musical." more on this story



X Factor May Have Reunited 80s Band
(TMZ) He lost out on $5 mil ... but "X Factor" reject Dexter Haygood got one hell of a parting gift from the show ... a chance at a reunion with his old band -- the first all black rock group ever featured on MTV.

Haygood was the frontman of the funk/rock sextet known as Xavion -- they were huge in the '80s ... for a minute ... even briefly touring with Hall & Oates.

But the guys went their separate ways ... and completely lost touch with Haygood ... unaware that he struggled with substance abuse and wound up on the streets.

So, when Haygood appeared on the show as a contestant ... the other band members were shocked -- and most of the guys instantly reached out to their old friend.

Now, TMZ has learned ... the guys are hoping to get the whole band back together in an effort to put together some reunion shows ... or even perform on "X Factor" ... if producers are up for it.

TMZ spoke with Dexter ... who tell us, "I'm really excited to work with my old band," adding "I'm more than hopeful that 'The X Factor' will invite us to perform on the finale."

Fingers crossed. more on this story



Kate Major Facing Eviction After Michael Lohan Arrest
(TMZ) Michael Lohan's GF Kate Major has been put on notice -- she has until next week to move out of her swanky Florida condo or else ... all thanks to the media firestorm surrounding MiLo's recent arrests.

Sources tell TMZ, Kate currently lives in an exclusive housing complex in Tampa -- home to several rich and famous people, including pro athletes.

After Michael's recent arrests, we're told the entire complex has been swarming with photogs -- and the negative media attention is ruffling some high-profile feathers.

As a result, Kate's landlord has served her with an eviction notice, giving her until November 1st to pack her crap and leave.

We're told Kate is trying to fight the eviction -- but it doesn't look good. more on this story



Singled Out: Cosmo Jarvis' My Day
Today Cosmo Jarvis tells us about "My Day" from his brand new album "Is the World Strange or Am I Strange?". Here is the story:

The song 'My Day' expresses, in a very opinionated way, many observations I have made of people my age from the first person perspective of an older person. The constant flow of different characteristics I have observed from that perspective about myself and my 'generation' was supposed to create a negative atmosphere of failure in every sense compared to the generations that have preceded it. This is because from what I have witnessed of how the presently acknowledged short comings of past generations have evolved into the increasingly ignorant, naive and detrimentally comfort seeking shortcomings of my own, I am left anticipating with great curiosity the moment where I can describe my time with the contextual distance that hindsight offers.

Although my comments are pointless as firstly, I am as guilty of being involved in what I perceive as failures as those I am commenting on and the comments one makes on ones generation are both relative to and derivative of that generation, so it's a bit of a head fuck and generally a futile exercise.

Although failures and short comings are an inevitable part of the evolution of human kind and the only real purpose that commenting on them can serve is to record the path of it's evolution/devolution, I cannot escape the undeniable knowledge that with every year that passes, so dies another excuse for having the ridiculous deficiencies we do.

Today's Day in Rock

Unreleased Freddie Mercury Vocals For New Queen Album
(Rock News Desk) Queen are working on a brand new album set to featured previously unheard vocals from late singer Freddie Mercury.

Guitarist Brian May has revealed he and drummer Roger Taylor are searching through their archives for material the band worked on before their frontman died in 1991. And he says there are enough songs to release a Queen record and also create an update to their 2002 musical We Will Rock You.

May tells the Daily Star the pair are "going through some old drawers" and adds: "As well as seeing what we can unearth, we want to do a new musical to follow We Will Rock You." more on this story



Steven Tyler Did Fall But Not Off The Wagon
(Rock News Desk) Steven Tyler accepts people suspected he was drinking again after news broke of his latest collapse – and he knows he'll live under the shadow of those doubts for ever.

The singer smashed two teeth and sustained a black eye when he took a tumble in his hotel shower in Paraguay on Tuesday, forcing the postponement of Aerosmith's concert in Asuncion. But the band delivered their rescheduled 17-song show on Wednesday night – with Tyler, 63, even playing harmonica despite the pain in his mouth.

The official reason for his collapse was given as an attack of food poisoning. But the singer told the Today Show that he knew many people would assume it was drink-related, following the spectacular dive in 2009 which forced Aerosmith on hiatus and sent him into rehab. more on this story



Poison Deny Song Theft
(Rock News Desk) Poison insist there's no truth behind a lawsuit which accuses them of stealing some of the songs which appeared on their debut album Look What the Cat Dragged In.

They're the subject of a lawsuit filed by two musicians who worked with guitarist CC DeVille before he joined Poison and made it big. Billy McCarthy and James Stonich auditioned DeVille for their outfit Kid Rocker, and they say the tryout included two of their songs which DeVille later incorporated into Poison tracks.

Now a lawyer representing Bret Michaels and co says the band are ready to defend their position. Mark D Passin tells the Hollywood Reporter, "Obviously, if the Poison songs that are the subject of the complaint infringed any songs written by plaintiffs McCarthy and Stonich, they would have filed their lawsuit over 20 years ago." more on this story



Black Veil Brides Singer Breaks Nose
Black Veil Brides have canceled some upcoming European dates after their frontman broke his nose performing some "stage antics."

Loudwire reports: Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack suffered an injury resulting in a broken nose. Details are sketchy, but Biersack took to Twitter to offer up photographic evidence.

"For those asking, during last night's show I broke my nose down the center, splitting the bone. I'll let you know more info ASAP." more on this story



Judas Priest Star Says Metal An Endangered Species
(Gibson) Former Judas Priest guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing wants to make sure metal fans pay for their heavy music. In a message on his official website, Downing poured out his heart about the state of the music industry, stating that many of his friends in the business are having a rough time making ends meet.

"I must urge everyone to try pay for their music because without your support our beloved metal will become an endangered species if it is not that way already," he said. "I have many friends and associates that once had a good career and prospects; these include producers, record engineers, managers and of course many musicians. Now most of them are struggling to make ends meet and stay in the business…"

He added that while many bands are making albums by themselves in basements and garages, he thinks that approach is missing something. "Even as good as we thought we were back in the day we would never have made the records we did without the professionals that helped us to achieve our goals," he said. more on this story



How Metallica Teamed Up With Lou Reed
(hennemusic) The promotion machine continues to roll for Lou Reed and Metallica, as they talk to the press about their forthcoming release, "Lulu," due next week.

Lou, along with Lars and James from Metallica, sat down for an interview with the Norwegian TV show, "Lydverket."

Lars explains how the project was introduced to the metal band. "Literally, it was [because] he asked," began Ulrich. "Lou says, 'Let's make a record with Lou.' OK, cool. The problem is people don't ask us very much; I mean, we don't go out and look for it; we don't put an ad in the paper – 'Rock band looking for otherworldly experiences.' But when they come to us, great, sounds awesome." Check out the video here



AC/DC's Brian Johnson Going On Tour
(hennemusic) There's no word on whether or not AC/DC are touring in 2012 – but their singer definitely is.

Brian Johnson has announced a short tour in February to promote his recently-released book, "Rockers And Rollers: A Full Throttle Memoir."

But this isn't a typical book-signing trip: it's a speaking and live performance event. For "Rockers & Rollers - A Full Throttle Evening of Stories and Music with Brian Johnson of AC/DC," the singer will recount stories from his book, and he'll be joined by two pals from Skid Row – bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Scotti Hill. more on this story



Chevelle Set Album Release and Kimmel Appearance
Chevelle have set a December 6 lease date for their new album Hats Off To The Bull and they will celebrate the release with an appearance Thursday, December 8 on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" (12/11c).

The first single from this their sixth full-length album will be the track "Face to the Floor." "It's an angry song," says lead singer Pete Loeffler.

"The lyrics are about all the people who have been taken advantage of. I reference Bernie Madoff and his Ponzi scheme. He raked people over the coals, stole and is a terrible person. One day, these people have everything, and the next day it's completely gone." more on this story



Aerosmith Rocks 35th Anniversary Details
(hennemusic) Aerosmith will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their iconic 1976 album, "Rocks," with a special edition release due out November 23, 2011 in Japan.

The release will coincide with Aerosmith's Fall Tour through Japan, which kicks off Tuesday, November 22, 2011 in Kanazawa.

"Rocks" 35th-anniversary deluxe edition will include: • "Rocks" Japan Edition CD (Jewel case with a replica of a golden spine onsert for Japanese LP sleeve • The First Japan Tour Programme Replica (28 page) • The First Japan Tour Poster Replica (Nippon Budokan version) More details here



Iron Maiden for Tots
(Gibson) Hard rock fans struggling to get metal-loving toddlers off to sleep can now play lullaby versions of Iron Maiden hits at bedtime.

According to Music-news.com, the record company Twinkle Twinkle Little Rockstar has issued a CD of Iron Maiden classics, lullaby style.

Lullaby Versions of Iron Maiden contains 12 Maiden hits, such as "Run to the Hills," "The Number of the Beast," "Fear of the Dark," "2 Minutes to Midnight" and "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son." more on this story



Ozzy Osbourne Gets Unusual Halloween Treat
(Gibson) What's the perfect gift for the metal man who has everything, Ozzy Osbourne? Breakfast cereal.

That's right! The "Crazy Train" vocalist has simple taste when it comes to dining and, apparently, he's a mega fan of the honey-coated British breakfast food Sugar Puffs. Sugar Puffs aren't available in the U.S., where he usually lives, so Osbourne reportedly orders boxes and boxes of the cereal on a regular basis, just to stock up. Who wants to be without their favorite wake-up food, right? Now, now the cereal's manufacturer has sent Osbourne 50 boxes of a new kind of cereal, Spooky Puffs, for Halloween.

A spokesperson for the brand, in a release, stated that, "We made sure he has enough to go around at Halloween." The special edition, Halloween-themed breakfast delicacy – represented by a fuzzy, yellow beast called, the Honey Monster – has a toffee apple flavor. Looks like we know what kiddies who arrive at Ozzy's mansion to trick-or-treat are going to get in their pillow cases and Halloween baskets this year. more on this story



A Sad Reality For Beavis and Butt-Head's Return
(Rock News Desk) The comeback series of Beavis and Butt-Head sees the cartoon characters shouting at clips from reality TV shows instead of music videos – because modern rights laws have got in the way.

Mike Judge's immature fanboys are remembered for commentating on music promos in episodes which ran for 200 episodes between 1993 and 1997.

Now they're back – but will appear without the key element. Judge tells Rolling Stone: "It used to be that we could do anything. Now we have to clear everything." At least it's keeping in MTV's change to reality TV over music. Read more here



Miley Cyrus, Adele, Sting, Dave Matthews and More Take On Bob Dylan
(Gibson) First Miley Cyrus covers Nirvana's groundbreaking "Smells Like Teen Spirit," and now the "Can't Be Tamed" starlet is prepping to interpret one of Bob Dylan's classics. What's next, Cyrus singing something from the new Metallica and Lou Reed collaboration?

Miley, according to E! News, is one of several artists selected to cover a Dylan song for Chimes of Freedom.

Other musicians slated to appear on the set include Adele, Sting, Ke$ha, Sting, Dave Matthews and Patti Smith, so Cyrus is in stellar company. more on this story



All Star John Lennon Tribute Concert Being Release
Theatre Within have announced the November 15th release of a live album chronicling the sold out, star-studded 30th Annual John Lennon Tribute, Live from the Beacon Theatre NYC.

The 15-song release will be available digitally via iTunes, Amazon and other major online music outlets. Proceeds from the sales of the digital release will be shared with the Japanese Red Cross for its ongoing Earthquake/Tsunami Relief efforts.

"John would have loved that Theatre Within has produced a special live album of his songs to benefit the Japanese Red Cross and the people still suffering from the tsunami and earthquake," states Yoko Ono. more on this story



Slash To Preview New Songs At Upcoming Shows
(hennemusic) Slash and his band are in the studio working on pre-production recordings for his second solo release, due out next spring.

Now, the guitarist has posted that he'll be sharing some of the new material with fans:

"At pre pros end we're doing 2 live private shows in LA to stretch our legs w/the new stuff b4 we record. Details tba. RnFn'R!" more on this story



Sought After Classic Phish Shows Getting Box Set Release
Phish have set a December 6 release date for Hampton/Winston-Salem '97, a seven-CD box set that showcases three complete concerts from the band's legendary fall 1997 tour.

The set will include Phish's November 21 and 22 shows at Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA, where they would later record Hampton Comes Alive, and their November 23 show at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC.

These are among the most-requested shows from the Phish's extensive archives. The box set will contain all the music Phish played over the three nights plus never-before-heard material from soundchecks at both venues - eight hours and 45 songs in all. Fred Kevorkian has remastered the songs, working from Paul Languedoc's stereo soundboard mix. more on this story



Judas Priest Can't Wait To Hear James Durbin's Debut
(hennemusic) Form the very first week of live performance on American Idol last season, where rocker James Durbin covered Judas Priest's "You've Got Another Thing Coming," to the season finale months later – where the metal gods actually joined James for a live double-shot, it's safe to say the Judas Priest-James Durbin connection is solid and growing stronger all the time.

Durbin's debut, "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster," is due November 21 and many fans await the album's release – including the members of Judas Priest. "I can't wait to hear it," says Priest frontman Rob Halford. "Apparently, the underground vibe is that, again, he's staying true to his course and he's making some great songs."

"We love James," Halford continues, "because he's really what metal is about. He really stood his ground [on Idol]; if you saw some of those interviews [where] they wanted him to do this song or that song…he's like 'no, I'm a metal singer and I want to do my own thing.' James said, 'When I do my thing, it's going to be metal: it's going to be strong, powerful music.' James, alone, introduced that attitude into 30-something million homes in America and then, of course, it goes around the world." more on this story



Watch ZZ Top Johnny Depp Jam
(hennemusic) Johnny Depp is making the rounds to promote his new film, "The Rum Diary." A stop in Texas last week to premiere the movie at the Austin Film Festival led to a surprise live performance at The Continental Club, where the actor joined his old bandmate, Bill Carter, at the club.

Depp and Carter were in P, an alt-rock band that recorded a single, self-titled album in 1995. A renowned Austin songwriter, many of Carter's songs have been picked up by other artists, including Stevie Ray Vaughan, who recorded "Crossfire" and "Willie The Wimp."

Carter and Depp were joined by ZZ Top guitar legend Billy Gibbons for part of the 90-minute set. Check out video of the jam here.



Grave Announce 20th Anniversary Show, Lineup Change and New Album Plans
Grave have announced their 20th anniversary show, a lineup change and their new album plans. First off they will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut release Into The Grave by playing a special Stockholm hometown show on November 12th.

Following the event, Grave will start working on their 10th studio album. "The plans for our next studio album is also already in the works. We will start writing and arranging songs in November and enter the legendary Studio Soulless again in early January. We also have a very cool idea for a special bonus disc, more on this later. Stay tuned for video diaries and sneak peeks which will be updated all through the process. Album #10 is scheduled for release by Century Media Records before the summer 2012." says Vocalist Ola Lindgren.

The upcoming album will also feature a new rhythm guitarist, due to a recent line-up change. Lindgren comments, "In this small update we want to inform you that our guitarist Magnus Martinsson is no longer in the band. But don't worry ladies, we will keep goin'. Magnus has played with us since 2008 and did some epic tours/shows with us. We took this joint decision after going through plans for next year and we needed to address this within the band before we start the new album process. There aren't now and have never been any hard feelings between us and we wish him the best in any future endeavors. We've recruited Mika Lagreen (Facebreaker) for the Stockholm Anniversary gig and he should fit right in since he already handled the stage left axe on our latest European tour. He will of course also be with us through the new album process and upcoming shows/tours." more on this story



The Soulless and Bury Tomorrow Tour
The Soulless will be hitting the road this December for a UK tour with Bury Tomorrow.

The tour is due to kick off on Thursday, December 8th in Bristol, just a few weeks after the band wraps up a tour with Carcer City and Against The Flood.

The Soulless frontman Andy Wardle comments: "Everyone here in The Soulless is super excited for this tour. We cannot wait to finally showcase the tracks from our latest album, 'Isolated'. We love Bury Tomorrow's new single, 'Lionheart', and are looking forward to playing with those guys every night. We want people to learn some words and get rowdy with us! Mosh!" more on this story



The Compulsions To Beat The Devil In November
The Compulsions have set a November 8, 2011 release date for their new full length album, Beat The Devil.

The LP will be available on iTunes with all other major online music outlets to follow.

The album's core lineup consists of Rob Carlyle on lead vocal and guitar, Richard Fortus (Guns N' Roses, Thin Lizzy) on guitar, Sami Yaffa (New York Dolls, Hanoi Rocks, Michael Monroe) on bass and Frank Ferrer (Guns N' Roses) on drums along with many of Rob's favorite local musicians; including long-revered blues guitarist Hubert Sumlin (Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters). more on this story



Singled Out: The Armed's Pushing Daisies and Young & Beautiful
Today Tony Wolski from The Armed tells us about "Pushing Daisies" and "Young & Beautiful" from their brand new EP "Young & Beautiful," which features a guest appearance from Ex- Dillinger Escape Plan, Coheed & Cambria drummer Chris Pennie. Here is the story:

Young & Beautiful- We really wanted to start the EP off with a sudden burst of really violent noise. We wanted there to be a sense of absolute urgency. The EP is only five songs long anyways you know? We didn't wanna waste any time getting into it. The main verse riff was crafted while having the specific goal of making the most heavy and crushing single riff we had done yet in mind. Lyrically, this song is about not really fitting into any of the aggressive music cliques where we come from. It touches on something Jello Biafra wrote about 25 years ago...the idea that "punk's not dead it just deserves to die when it becomes another stale cartoon." Imagine if the DKs or Black Flag just tried to ape the look and sound of Elvis or something else that had happened thirty years prior. If they had only worshipped that one singular influence so hard it became like a religion. The original hardcore movement would probably have been pretty irrelevant. So it's a little bit about the whole regressive attitude in some of the hardcore scene...and it's a bit about the opposite end of the spectrum too: the absolutely vapid neo-nu metal mall punk twilight core thing too. This song finds time to hate on a lot within the confines of like a minute and a half or whatever.

Pushing Daisies - This song has been around for a long time-- about six years...well before The Armed as it exists now came to fruition. The old version had completely different lyrics and vocals.

We had started playing it live at shows in the six or so months prior to working on the EP and it seemed to fit really well into our set. We thought it'd fit in perfectly with the material we had been working on and it'd be great to finally get it recorded properly. I had recently become friends with Dave Graw, a guy who was a real inspiration when we were younger...actually when the song had been initially written. He was the singer in a band called Bang Bang which is one of my favorite Detroit bands ever. I asked if he would sing on it because it seemed appropriate. Thankfully, he agreed and wrote a whole new part for it. We're all really really stoked with how it turned out and proud to have been a part of such a cool collaboration.

JOURNEY TO RECEIVE BILLBOARD'S LEGEND OF LIVE AWARD:

Journey will receive the "Legend of Live" award at the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards, which are presented by Showclix and are taking place November 10 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. The awards are part of the Billboard Touring Conference, taking place on the 9th and 10th.
The Billboard "Legend of Live" award honors groups or individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to live music and the touring business, and acknowledges the recipients' commitment to the art of performing live and reaching fans through the concert experience. Previous award recipients include Rush (2010), Ozzy Osbourne (2009), the Allman Brothers Band (2008), pioneering agent Frank Barsalona (2007), Sir Elton John (2006), Cellar Door Concerts founder Jack Boyle (2005) and promoter Michael Cohl (2004).
Journey remains a hugely successful touring band, having moved nearly 1 million tickets and averaging more than $600,000 a night at the box office on this year's "Eclipse" tour, according to Billboard Boxscore.
"I'm so honored to come to New York to represent the band for all the years and dedication that everyone's given," Journey guitarist and founding member Neal Schon says of the honor.
"Though they have sold millions of records and charted a wealth of the most beloved Billboard hits in history, most would agree that Journey's longevity has in large part been driven by their stellar live performances," said Ray Waddell, Billboard's Executive Director of Content and Programming for Touring and Live Entertainment. "From their days blowing up the Bay Area music scene to their ascent to international headlining and, today, iconic rock status, withstanding personnel changes that would bring down a lesser band, Journey's talent transcends musical trends and draws bigger crowds year after year. In short, Journey personifies a 'Legend of Live.'"
The Billboard Touring Awards honor the industry's top artists, venues and professionals for the year, based on actual data compiled through the Billboard Boxscore chart.
This awards reception culminates the two-day Billboard Touring Conference, presented by ShowClix, taking place at Roosevelt Hotel in New York City on November 9-10. The conference unites today's top touring professionals to discuss the current state of the industry. Guided by Ray Waddell, this unique event includes provocative panels, productive roundtables and networking opportunities with touring industry power players and decision makers. For more information about the 8th annual Billboard Touring Conference & Awards, see: www.BillboardTouringConference.com.
NewsLink: www.billboard.com/events/journey-to-receive.

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See Steven Tyler's Injuries
(hennemusic) Aerosmith's Steven Tyler was back in the saddle in Paraguay Wednesday night, the day after a slip in the shower put the singer, and his band, out of commission for 24 hours.

Tyler was showering at the Bourbon hotel near Asuncion, Paraguay on Tuesday when he apparently became dizzy because of gastrointestinal problems, and slipped and fell in the shower. The rocker was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for three hours, to deal with cuts on his face and two missing teeth.

A visit to the dentist set the American Idol judge up with two new dental implants. TMZ has a photo of Tyler at the dentist getting his repairs Check them out here




Def Leppard Remember Steve Clark
(hennemusic) For long time Def Leppard fans, it's hard to believe that it's been 20 years since the passing of guitarist Steve "Steamin'" Clark. In 1991, while on a six-month leave of absence from the group, Clark died of an overdose of a combination of alcohol and multiple prescription drugs. Steve was gone too soon, dying at the age of 30.

In part 18 of their month-long fan Q&A series, Leppard are asked, "This [year] being the 20th Anniversary of Steve [Clark]'s death, how does his influence still effect the band?"

"It affects us all the time because we think about him every day," begins Joe Elliott. "We play songs, live, that he co-wrote. We hear music that he played when we hear one of our songs on the radio from way back when."

More from Joe, and guitarist Phil Collen here.




40 Years of Led Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven
(Gibson) How did high school dances end before November 8, 1971? That's the date that Led Zeppelin released a promotional disc to FM rock stations that would become the world's most-played radio hit and cross over to teen-packed auditoriums everywhere.

"Stairway to Heaven" was an unlikely on-air success at eight-minutes long, but in the early '70s, FM DJs still could play the full-length version of "In-A- Gadda-Da-Vida," Iron Butterfly's 17-minute bathroom break anthem. And "Stairway"'s length, plus the song's long, quiet build-up, made it perfect for slow dancing until the explosive finale, which provided an outlet for the hormonal energy that the slow dancing generate.

The song that Gibson Les Paul legend Jimmy Page described as "crystallizing the band" started taking form in 1970 during Page and Robert Plant's famous songwriting vacation in rural Wales at a cottage called Bron-Yr-Aur. Page developed the acoustic opening section there, and Plant wrote the initial verse. By the time the entire band re-grouped at the Headley Grange rehearsal and recording building in East Hampshire, England, Page had several distinct pieces of electric and acoustic music that he felt were related to that initial theme. While Page tried to weave the sections together with drummer John Bonham and bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones, Plant sat in a corner, writing. When he stood up and started singing, about 80 percent of the lyrics for "Stairway to Heaven" were complete. more on this story




Watch Lou Reed and Metallica EPK
(hennemusic) Lou Reed and Metallica have offered up the EPK (electronic press kit) video for their forthcoming album, "Lulu."

One guy we know won't be checking this footage out is Toronto rocker Danko Jones, who ranted on Twitter about the project over the weekend, even offering to sell his entire Metallica collection over, what he likely feels, is a betrayal by a band he followed. After referring to the release as the "Ishtar/Waterworld/Battlefield Earth of Rock 'N' Roll," Jones was still fuming the next morning…

"Lulu" comes out October 31 everywhere…except North America, where it'll be available November 1. Check out the EPK here




Watch Beyonce's Party Video
(popmusiclife) Beyonce debuted her new video on Wednesday. "Party" is the 6th single from "4," and the video features a special guest verse from J. Cole, replacing OutKast's Andre 3000, who appears on the album version of the track.

Also sighted at the "party" is former Destiny's Child pal Kelly Rowland, and Beyonce's younger sister, Solange, seen showing off her DJ skills.

Beyoncé is nominated in four categories at this year's Soul Train Awards, including Record of the Year ("Best Thing I Never Had"), Best Dance Performance ("Run the World [Girls]"), Album of the Year (4), and Best Female R&B/Soul Artist. Check it out here




Queens of the Stone Age Mother Load Hits The Web
(Banana 101.5) Over the last couple of weeks, the YouTube channel QOTSAarchive has added dozens of high-quality live footage from recent Queens of the Stone Age shows, as well as older rare footage, interviews, and more.

It appears that the next Queens of the Stone Age album will not see the light of day this year as many had hoped. If you're going crazy for a Queens fix, you may be able to curb your cravings with the countless hours of footage added to their YouTube channel over the course of the last month.

The channel QOTSAarchive features full concert footage from around 27 sets of live performances ranging from 1999 to 2011. In addition to full concerts, there are interviews, TV appearances, AOL sessions, and even frequent Queens' collaborators Mark Lanegan and Alain Johannes have concert footage available on the channel. Read more and check some videos out here




Robert Trujillo Recalls Early Metallica Encounters
(Gibson) Ahead of the release of Metallica's collaboration with Lou Reed, bassist Robert Trujillo has reflected on his early encounters with the band back when he was a member of Suicidal Tendencies.

Trujillo told Classic Rock Revisited (via VH1's Dave Basner) that he used to listen to Metallica's Ride the Lightning album on his Walkman to get fired up for Suicidal Tendencies shows while jogging.

Later, in the early '90s, Suicidal Tendencies toured with Metallica. "I remember sharing the stage with them and seeing this band larger than life on a daily basis and just thinking, 'Wow, it's amazing that a band can take it to this level,'" Trujillo said. more on this story




Watch Ozzy Osbourne On The Talk
(hennemusic) Ozzy Osbourne was on The Talk on Tuesday to promote his new book, "Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy."

The book just debuted at #12 on the New York Times Hardcover Advice & Misc. Best Sellers list.

You can watch Ozzy doing his promotion thing with Sharon cackling by his side right
here.



WWE Star Goes Muppet Tattoo Crazy
(TMZ) WWE's resident little person wrestler Hornswoggle is so fired up about the Muppets hosting "Monday Night Raw" next week ... dude is getting THREE tattoos in their feltish, fuzzy honor.

Hornswoggle is OBSESSED with the Muppets -- and already has 5 characters inked on various parts of body ... including Miss Piggy, Kermit and Beaker.

But now, Horn-dog has scheduled a marathon session Friday ... so he can add Fozzie Bear, Statler and Waldorf before Monday's show.

Wocka Wocka. more on this story



Marcia Gay Harden Fighting Eviction
(TMZ) Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden is being evicted from the kick ass Santa Monica home where she's been staying for several months ... but the actress claims she's getting screwed ... and now she's filed legal papers to buy herself some time.

According to legal docs obtained by TMZ, Marcia claims she signed a 1-year lease with the owners of the 4,200 square foot property back in August ... in which she agreed to pay $10k per month in rent ... plus a $20k security deposit.

But Marcia claims the owners of the property sold the place after she moved in ... and the NEW owners are trying to kick her to the curb ... with only 3 days notice.

In the docs, MGH says it just ain't fair ... claiming the OLD owners cashed her rent check for October without mentioning anything about a possible eviction ... and therefore, she's legally entitled to as much as 90 days notice before she has to be out.

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Today's Full Report


Lindsay Lohan Gets Million Dollar Sex Toy Offer
(TMZ) Playboy's million dollar baby Lindsay Lohan has just received ANOTHER million dollar offer from a sex toy company ... TMZ has learned.

The honchos from an adult entertainment company called FleshLight have fired over a letter to Lohan's reps ... hoping to seal a deal with the actress which would allow the company to take a mold of LiLo's lady parts to produce "authentic" Lindsay Lohan sex toys.

We're told Lindsay hasn't seen the offer yet ... but sources close to the actress tell us, "She would never accept such an offer for any amount of money." more on this story



Justin Bieber Pulled Over in Batmobile
(TMZ) Justin Bieber narrowly dodged the cold hammer of justice this week ... TMZ has learned -- getting off with just a warning after cops pulled the 17-year-old over in his Batman-themed Cadillac.

Law enforcement sources tell us, Bieber was cruising around L.A. in a ridiculous 3-car motorcade -- with Biebs up front in a murdered out Bat-illac CTS-V ... flanked by his friends in a Range Rover and a black Rolls Royce (Sean Kingston).

According to law enforcement sources, JB cut off a CHP officer and was pulled over -- along with the other two cars -- but fortunately for the Biebs and his perfect life, the entire gang was sent on their way with just a warning.

To add insult to injury -- JB's car is maddeningly awesome ... with a custom "JB" logo on the side panel ... and twin Batman symbols on the front and back of the car. Oh yeah, and the word "Batmobile" is emblazoned on the trunk. Pictures here



Adele Releasing Live DVD and Blu Ray
(popmusiclife) If you haven't seen Adele live in concert, don't worry: soon, you'll be able to catch her in your own time and space.

Adele will release "Live At The Royal Albert Hall" on DVD and Blu-ray on November 29.

"Live At The Royal Albert Hall" features the full 90-minute performance, plus behind the scenes footage shot throughout the day of the show. The package also contains an exclusive live CD of the entire concert. more on this story



Lonestar Reunite With Original Frontman
(MSO) Lonestar has reunited with original lead singer Richie McDonald and will tour and record a new album in 2012 to mark their 20th anniversary.

The first concert dates for the band's four original members--keyboardist Dean Sams, drummer Keech Rainwater, lead guitarist Michael Britt and McDonald--will take place overseas February 26-March 4 (see tour itinerary and artist quotes below). A

rmed with an array of their classic songs including "Amazed"--a #1 country and #1 pop hit that kicked the doors wide open for country music at pop radio in the '90s--Lonestar will perform in London (Wembley Arena), Belfast, Ireland (Odyssey Arena), Zurich, Switzerland (Hallenstadion) and Mannheim, Germany (SAP Arena) on a multi-artist bill with Reba McEntire, Ricky Scaggs and Little Big Town. Stay tuned for news about 2012 tour dates in North America. more on this story



New Beyonce DVD Coming
(popmusiclife) A new live DVD from Beyonce is on the way. Due November 21, exclusively at Walmart, "Live At Roseland" captures Beyoncé in concert at the famed New York venue, where she played four shows this past August, in sync with the title of her latest release, "4."

"4 Intimate Nights With Beyonce" at Roseland Ballroom marked the only time she would perform her new album, "4," almost completely and to a very limited audience. The intimate setting allowed for only 3500 fans per night, and tickets sold out in a record 22 seconds.

Backed by her all-female band, with an additional string section, the performances were punctuated with spirited stories detailing her journey before the album, "4," including her years before, and with, Destiny's Child. more on this story



American Idol's Randy Jackson Working On New Mariah Carey Album
(popmusiclife) Some Mariah Carey news for fans of the pop diva. Producer James "Big Jim" Wright announced via Twitter Tuesday that he and American Idol's Randy Jackson having been working with Mariah on some new music.

Wright posted the following update: "Trying to sleep but can't grrrrr Was in the studios late with @YO_RANDYJACKSON working on some @MariahCarey tracks."

The new work-in-progress will be the first studio effort since 2009's "Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel," not including 2010's holiday-themed "Merry Christmas II You." more on this story



Watch Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon Premiere Online
(sub) In celebration of Universal Studios Entertainment's Blu-ray and DVD release, Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon, fans can watch the World Premiere in London LIVE on Nov. 2nd via Livestream.

We were sent these details: An all-star World Premiere of David Gest's new film 'Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon' in London on November 2, 2011 at Empire Leicester Square.

In attendance will be Michael Jackson's mother Katherine, brother Tito, sister Rebbie, David Gest, the film's director Andrew Eastel, the event will feature a special Q&A session with Katherine, Tito and Rebbie Jackson, moderated by David Gest. more on this story



Drake To With Justin Bieber On New Album
(popmusiclife) Justin Bieber is out promoting his new Christmas album "Under The Mistletoe," which is due next week. But he's already talking about what's next.

Justin tells UK radio station Capital FM that he is working Drake on his next album, "Believe."

"I'm working with a lot of cool people... Drake is going to work on the album with me," he said. "I just learned about picking the right songs and making sure that I create a sound that people aren't really used to hearing, so that it's new and fun and people enjoy it." more on this story



Charlie Sheen Tributes Patrice O'Neal Following Stroke
(TMZ) Charlie Sheen was heartbroken when he learned comedian Patrice O'Neal suffered a stroke recently ... telling TMZ he's wishing "nothing but recovery" for the man who roasted him on Comedy Central last month.

Sheen released a statement saying, "[Patrice] is a gentle giant, a brilliant comedian, and a noble dude. Wishing him nothing but recovery, healing and laughter."

O'Neal's friend Jim Norton broke the sad news about Patrice this morning ... saying he suffered the stroke last week ... but adding, "We don't know how he is. We don't know how he's going to be." more on this story



Cobra Starship TV
Cobra Starship have announced two upcoming TV appearances. One on Conan and one on Live! With Regis & Kelly.

They will perform their hit single, "You Make Me Feel… (Feat. Sabi)," on TBS's Conan on November 1st for a special episode filmed in NYC's Beacon Theatre.

They have announced they also performance live on Live! With Regis & Kelly on November 29th (check local listings). more on this story



Victor Ortiz Wants To Be World Champion of Tacos
(TMZ) Victor Ortiz -- the guy who Floyd Mayweather sucker punched in a championship bout last month -- already has plans for a massive comeback ... in the gut-busting world of Mexican food.

Victor tells TMZ, he's planning to invest a portion of his $2 million fight earnings in a chain of taco restaurants in L.A. -- and he hit the streets yesterday to scope out some possible locations.

As for if Mayweather gets a shoutout on Victor's menu

Today's Day in Rock

Van Halen Using Backing Tapes In Concert?
(hennemusic) Sammy Hagar accuses Van Halen of using former bassist Michael Anthony's talents on the road, even after they unceremoniously dismissed him and his contributions to the group and its legacy.

"Those vocal harmonies on the last tour were Mike on tape," asserted Hagar. "Mike should've reamed them for it. Wolfie don't sing like that, and Ed sure as hell don't. Go on the Internet and listen to Ed's voice live from the reunion with me. Hear him sing on 'When It's Love' and some of those songs. Ed can't sing, and his voice is shot if he can, from cigarettes and booze anyway."

Sammy didn't stop there. "I just don't see Van Halen getting together again," said the Red Rocker. "I don't know what would have to happen for it to happen. I don't think they're ever going to get together with Dave. They've been working on that record for a year and a half or whatever, and they keep postponing and postponing it." There is yet more here



Paul Stanley of KISS Has Vocal Chord Surgery
(Rock News Desk) KISS mainman Paul Stanley has had surgery on his vocal cords, it's been confirmed.

The singer and guitarist, 59, underwent a procedure on Tuesday and experts say he's on course to make a quick and full recovery.

He tells fans: "I hold myself to a higher standard than others do. With that in mind, I wanted to remedy a few mint issues that come with 40 years of preaching rock'n'roll." more on this story



Anthrax Tour Roadie Violently Beaten
(Rock News Desk) The mother of a popular metal roadie has appealed for help after he was hospitalised in a violent attack while on the road with Anthrax.

Dane Wolf was part of the crew working on the current tour with support act Death Angel when he was seriously assaulted in Denver, Colorado, last week, sustaining a fractured skull and further serious injuries.

Now he's facing medical bills and travelling costs, and he's also out of pocket through not being able to work following the violent attack. more on this story



Sammy Hagar Offers To Manage Reunited Guns N' Roses
(Rock News Desk) When Sammy Hagar first joined Van Halen he found his bandmates were working under poor contracts and renegotiated everyone's deals for them. Now he says he'd like to provide the same services to a reunited Guns N' Roses – if they ever get back together. But he accepts financial issues aren't what's keeping them apart.

"They've proved again and again and again that it ain't money. Axl goes out for a lot less money with his version of Guns N' Roses, and Slash goes out for a lot less money with Velvet Revolver or by himself.

"The amount of money they could make if they got it all back together, made a great record and toured the world would probably be as much as the Rolling Stones," Hagar says. "They could do it. I would manage them – I'd be their manager and make sure they got the right deal from all the promoters. They could be the biggest band in the world if they wanted to." more on this story



Steven Tyler Back In The Saddle After Hospitalization
(hennemusic) Steven Tyler returned to the stage Wednesday night in Paraguay, a day after a shower accident at his hotel cost him some teeth, a black eye and a day's delay in rocking Asuncion.

Early fans reports and video suggest Tyler was back in fine form, seemingly much improved over his performance in Lima, Peru on Saturday.

For his part, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry updated fans on his singer's status early Wednesday: "Happy Steven is feeling better today. He's a real trooper. Aerosmith is playing the show in Paraguay tonight." See video here



Marillion Announce Rare American Tour Dates
We received big news for Marillion fans in North America, the band has announced a 13 date North American Tour that will take place next summer.

Here are the details we were sent: Having maintained a continuous touring schedule through the rest of the world, as well as the high profile Marillion Convention Weekend events, this will be the band's first visit to the US since 2004.

The tour will hit several cities across North America, with 2-consecutive-night events planned in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. To mark the occasion of these special events, Marillion will be performing different set-lists over the consecutive shows in these cities. Fans travelling to these destinations will witness unique sets as the band set-up camp in select markets. more on this story



Fair to Midland Lose Member and Cancel Evanescence Tour
(Banana 101.5) At their show in Denton, Texas on Monday, Fair to Midland announced that it was their last show with bassist of seven years — Jon Dicken.

Fair to Midland will be postponing their overseas November tour dates — where they would have been the opening act for Evanescence — according to their official statement regarding the bassists departure:

"Cancellation Statement: After 7 amazing years of playing with Fair To Midland, our bassist Jon Dicken has decided it was time for him to move on. We appreciate his hard work and dedication to the band, we love him, and wish him the best in all his future endeavors. Moving forward, we are excited to continue touring and making music. However..." read the rest here



New Rammstein Release Coming Next Month
Rammstein have announced the November 11th release of "Mein Land," the first single from the Rammstein retrospective Made In Germany 1995-2011.

The "Mein Land" single will be available as a four-track release via iTunes with an unreleased song, "Vergiss Uns Nicht," as well as remixes from BossHoss and Mogwai accompanied by the Jonas Akerlund directed video for "Mein Land" and a digital booklet.

The Amazon version will be "Mein Land" and the two remixes. The video for "Mein Land" will premiere on Rammstein.com on Nov. 11.

A release date for Made in Germany 1995-2011 will be announced shortly.



Rush Preview Time Machine DVD With Tom Sawyer Clip
(hennemusic) Rush fans are counting the days until the new, "Time Machine 2011: Live in Cleveland," DVD is released on November 8.

The new set, recorded at Cleveland's Quicken Loans Arena back in April, captures Rush in full flight, including an entire performance of their 1981 classic, "Moving Pictures."

"We realized that we've recorded almost all of our DVDs abroad," Rush frontman Geddy Lee tells Rolling Stone. "And we had never done one in America, and we noticed we were doing Cleveland on the last leg of the tour. We thought it was an appropriate choice seeing as Cleveland's such an important town in our history. It was the first city that was ever warm to us. We thought it would be kind of apropos to come full circle and do that particular show there."

Watch a preview of "Tom Sawyer" from the new package here.



Eddie Money, Lou Gramm and Mickey Thomas Winter Tour
Eddie Money, Lou Gramm (the voice of Foreigner) and Mickey Thomas of Starship are teaming up for the 2011 Jingle Bell Rock tour.

The trekkicks off the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 25, and runs through mid-December.

Were is the promo we received about the tour: The concert event promises to be a one-of-a-kind, "must-see" as Eddie, Lou and Mickey sing the classics they've become known for such as "Take Me Home Tonight," "Two Tickets To Paradise," "I Want To Know What Love Is," "Jukebox Hero," "We Built This City," "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now,"and many more. more on this story



Dio Made James Durban A Metal Head
(hennemusic) For the time being, he'll be referred to as the "American Idol rocker," but James Durbin was rocking long before he hit the Idol stage.

"I just remember being a kid, driving around with my mom, and then Dio's 'Holy Diver' came on the radio and it changed everything," Durbin tells Noisecreep. "It was the first time I had ever heard a metal song. I loved it right away. From there, I just wanted to learn as much about music as I could. Eventually, I found the artists that I liked more and stuck with those. I'm talking about Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Dio, Motley Crue — you know, the classics."

At some point, James morphed from being a fan to starting a band.

"I've always showed an interest for music of all kinds, so they might have thought that the metal thing was just a phase," he laughs. "When I was a teenager, I even started a metal band called Leviathan. I've always wanted to be a professional musician. Look, metal isn't the kind of music my mom would listen to, but she's always been supportive nonetheless. more on this story



X Factor Back Down In Name Battle
(Rock News Desk) Producers of TV gameshow The X Factor have backed out of a legal battle over their use of a charity name for one of their pop acts.

Tens of thousands of people showed their support for the Rhythmix children's music organisation after a girl group on the show, owned by Simon Cowell, also decided to call themselves Rhythmix. When the charity tried to discuss the issue, pointing out their name was trademarked, Cowell's spokesman told them: "Get a lawyer."

The Brighton-based charity also took the producers' advice and spoke to legal counsel – and now The X Factor has bowed out of a battle they were almost certain to lose. more on this story



Joe Satriani Keeps it Simple In Chickenfoot
(Rock News Desk) Joe Satriani says there are no superstar issues in Chickenfoot – and there's no need for him to overplay on the band's recordings.

The guitarist explains: "The sound we make as a unit is so delicious. To me, playing all over a recording is a dated style. If you put on a guitar and you were playing with Michael Anthony and Chad Smith, you'd understand that you want to be part of it and not on top of it.

"Ultimately, it makes for a larger sound when you have everyone joining forces rather than someone trying to be the superstar." (Sleaze Roxx) More rock news



Evans Blue Frontman Says New Album Will Show Growth
(Banana 101.5) Evans Blue vocalist Dan Chandler recently sat down to talk about the growth of the band, his songwriting methods, and what fans can expect from their upcoming album which may be out before the end of the year.

In a video posted on their label's (Sights+Sounds) YouTube Channel, Chandler explains how the band's friendships have helped to strengthen their sound on the new record:

"Since the last record, we've grown a ton as a band. The chemistry between each member, the friendships, the relationships that we've gone through with each other — the more we've experienced, the more we get to know about each other. I think the new record is gonna show a lot of that, a lot of the time we've put in with each other…on the road, because we did a lot of that." more on this story



Jimmy Page's Haunted House Curator Dies
(Rock News Desk) Malcolm Dent, the curator of Jimmy Page's haunted house, has died after a long illness at 67.

Dent moved to the Highlands with Page in 1971 when the Led Zeppelin guitarist bought Boleskine House – the former home of occultist Aleister Crowley.

Dent ran the property for 20 years, during which he claimed to have witnessed paranormal activity including furniture moving by itself. more on this story



Garbage Changing Their Tune?
(Rock News Desk) Garbage drummer Butch Vig wanted to abandon traditional rock sounds when producing the band's new album.

It will be their first since 2005 and is set to feature a new, unfamiliar sound, far from records that he has produced before, including Nirvana's Nevermind.

He says: "There are lots of elements of things we've always loved: noisy guitars, big electronic beats and atmospheric film moments. more on this story



Pinback Announce Record Store Day Exclusive
Pinback will release a couple more new songs in the form of Information Retrieved Pt. B.

A companion to the instantly sold-out Record Store Day-exclusive Information Retrieved Pt. A, Pt. B is packaged in the same kind kind of stunning screenprinted evidence bag artwork that made Pt. A such an RSD favorite.

Featuring two brand new and exclusive songs, Information Retrieved Pt. B is strictly limited to a one-time pressing of 2,000 copies. more on this story



The Kooks Coming To America
(EMI) The Kooks will return to the U.S. for the North American leg of their world tour starting on November 15th at the Trocadero in Philadelphia and making stops across the nation.

On the road in support of their September 13th Astralwerks Records release Junk of the Heart, the Kooks have already sold out eight shows including stops in New York, Boston, DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

In conjunction with their U.S. tour, the band will include a free mp3 download of the track "Junk Of The Heart (Happy)" with each ticket sold online and access to an exclusive version of the digital album with an acoustic bonus track of "Rosie" more on this story



In Flames Getting Remixed
In Flames have set a November 15th release date for the 2nd digital single "Where The Dead Ships Dwell" off their new album Sounds Of A Playground Fading.

In Flames was not shy of taking a new approach to their song "Where The Dead Ships Dwell" and went to extremes with the diverse partners that turned in three completely different remixes. With versions by German rapper CASPER, drum and bass act THE QEMISTS and KRISTOF BATHORY, vocalist of the black metal band DAWN OF ASHES, there should be something everyone can enjoy.

"The songs have already been made and the originals are as good as they can be, but what if I give them to an artist from a whole different genre, what would be there take on it?" Says IN FLAMES vocalist Anders Fridén. "I love collaborations like this and all the artists we worked with have done an awesome job. It's not meant to be taken dead serious and it's not how In Flames is gonna sound next, but I love it and I hope you'll enjoy a twist to the formula." more on this story



ZZ Top in Space
We were sent over a link to a video of conversation between ZZ Top's Dusty Hill who dropped by NASA Mission Control in Houston during a break in ZZ Top's tour schedule, to chat with his buddy Astronaut Commander Michael Fossum, now aboard the International Space Station.

Back in April, ZZ Top sent "Flyin' High," a song from the band's forthcoming (as yet untitled) album to Mike while on the launch pad aboard the Soyuz spacecraft and it made it's world wide (universe-wide?) debut during the flight to the ISS.

In the video you'll see Fossum along with Russian cosmonaut Segei Vokov and Satoshi Furukawa of Japan's JAXA space agency who were on the Soyuz flight with Fossum for the "Flyin' High" debut. Dusty's wife "Chuck" (Charlene) and ZZ Top tour manager Pablo Gamboa are also seen and heard chatting with Mike in this clip. The reference to "Aggie" is a reflection of the fact that both Chuck and Mike are Texas A&M alums. Check it out here



Jeff Healey Boxed Set Coming
(Kayos) Eagle Rock will celebrate the life of Jeff Healey (1966-2008) with the November 1 release of Full Circle: The Live Anthology, a boxed set containing three CDs and one DVD.

Known as one of the great guitar players of his generation, Healey, blind since age one, played the guitar on his lap, pedal-steel style. His soulful vocals and instrumental dexterity criss-crossed genres with ease but his heart was firmly entrenched within the blues-rock tradition.

Three complete concerts, captured in stunning aural clarity (Dolby Digital Stereo) are represented in this incredible set. In 1989, the Jeff Healey Band supported its See The Light debut album by performing at the prestigious Montreal Jazz Festival. In 1991, the band toured Switzerland appearing at the St. Gallen Open Air Festival (on CD and DVD in this set). In 1995, after achieving international fame, they returned home to Toronto for a rousing hero's welcome in front of a hometown crowd, in support of their Cover To Cover album. more on this story



Paul Rodgers Goes Canadian
Free and Bad Company legend Paul Rodgers was sworn in as a Canadian Citizen at a public ceremony in Surrey, B.C. last Friday October 21st The legendary.

A statement from Paul: It may not be my native land but Canada is surely now my home. While I'll always be an Englishman, Canada has given me so much for which I am grateful.

My wife, your former Miss Canada Cynthia Kereluk, a new and extended family and the chance to be truly free in a country that with its quiet strength combines the best of so many worlds. more on this story



Orange Goblin To Release New Album on Black Sabbath Anniversary
(Earsplit) Orange Goblin will release their brand new studio album, A Eulogy For The Damned, on Monday February 13, 2012 in the UK/rest of world and February 14, 2012 in the US.

This date is the same day as Black Sabbath released their self-titled debut album in 1970!

A Eulogy For The Damned is the band's seventh studio album but first for new label home, Candlelight Records. The ten-track offering was recorded at The Animal Farm studio in South London, UK, produced and engineered by Jamie Dodd and mastered by two-time Grammy-nominated Pink Floyd engineer Andy Jackson at Tube Mastering. A Eulogy For The Damned will be released on CD and limited edition colored vinyl in gatefold sleeve. more on this story



Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer Eat 'N' Greet and Concert
(Sub) Lynyrd Skynyrd is kicking-off the Grand Opening of their first Southern barbecue, music and entertainment joint, "Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer" this December at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

The week-long celebration begins Thursday, December 1, 2011 with a series of rockin' live concerts, promotions, giveaways and of course, mouthwatering BBQ - all leading up to the exclusive Grand Opening on Thursday, December 8th.

The once-in-a–lifetime Grand Opening on Thursday, December 8th kicks-off with an "Eat 'N' Greet" luncheon with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Jeff Arnett, the 7th master distiller in Jack Daniel's 142-year history, followed by an intimate Lynyrd Skynyrd concert that evening. more on this story



Singled Out: Acidic's Uninspired
Today Mike Gossard from Acidic tells us about "Uninspired" from their new album "Chronic Satisfaction". Here is the story:

In the grand scheme of things "Uninspired" is more than a track to us. It came out of the biggest period of indecision I've ever encountered in my time as an artist. We were in the middle of an inner battle as to which producer we were going to have put their spin on our album. There was quite a bit of strife built up as far as this issue is concerned just because the creative process is so vitally important to being a band. It was in all this that I realized that I was forgetting the music and had shrugged off many ideas because of the pressure to have a perfect riff. I was approached with this song, "Uninspired." It was an idea in progress that hadn't taken much shape and needed some work. I sat down with it and really analyzed what made it pop. I finished the arrangement and the story of the song is that the message it conveys really hit home with me.

I had just been in the most stressful relationship I've ever been in, and all of the constant mental buffeting had left me with an apathy towards songwriting and a general confusion when trying to construct an arrangement. I was left, literally, "Uninspired" and it took a lot of touring and general self-diagnostics to alleviate that tension. The song is a testament to what can happen if an ongoing mental tragedy is left to habituate and drain away all the creative space in one's consciousness. "Uninspired" isn't just a song. It's a period in my life and it left me with a heightened sense of purpose as an artist as well as having left an indelible impression on my psyche, especially on tour.

Apart from that, every time we play the song live, something crazy always seems to go down, whether it is an unlimited bar tab, or some crazy incident happening in front of the club we're playing in. The song has a very strange magic in it.

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Hear Macy Gray Take On Metallica and Radiohead Classics
Macy Gray's concerts are known for the unique covers she did. She will finally share these covers on her upcoming album, aptly named Covered, which is set to drop early next year.

While many of her contemporaries don't stray far from their own genre, Macy ventures into the lands of metal, folk, and hip hop as she covers a daring range of artists (Metallica, Radiohead, Prince, Indigo Girls, Awol Nation, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and more).

Check out Macy Gray's live versions of Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters" hereand Radiohead's "Creep" here.



Video From Historic Metallica Show Online
(hennemusic) Metallica played their first-ever show in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Tuesday night at Yas Island.

The band were looking forward to playing in the country, as bassist Robert Trujillo told Gulf News. "This is a whole new adventure for us. Within a tour cycle, we usually play for a couple of years, and usually play a lot of the same venues in Europe and the US. This [show] is great, because we have never been to the Emirates, and we've never been to India [where Metallica are heading to after Abu Dhabi]. We know that there are a lot of fans there who have never seen Metallica live before."

"This is where it turns into a gig, adventure and holiday — we have been very busy, so for us to go to a place like the UAE, it becomes an adventure," added Trujillo. "And it makes it all that much more exciting because we get to perform. It's something different, and we love to explore. We have the best job in the world. We're not clocking in a 9-to-5. We do what we love, and we get to see the world. That's really cool." Watch a couple of videos from the show here



Watch Corey Taylor Go Acoustic At ZZ Top Fest
(hennemusic) Last weekend, ZZ Top staged their first annual La Grange Fest in Austin, Texas.

Tagging along with the bearded ones were Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jamey Johnson and Corey Taylor, as the lineup played The Backyard, in a city famous for its music.

As singer for both Stone Sour and Slipknot, Corey Taylor seemed like the odd man out on the bill, but fan reports suggest he did a stand up job. Taylor has been out performing solo acoustic shows in support of his recent book, "Seven Deadly Sins," and will be doing a full North American solo tour this fall, starting November 14 in Anaheim, CA. Video from his set at La Grange can be seen here.



Video of Last Night's Ace Frehley Show Online
(hennemusic) Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has fired up the tour machine this week, as he gets out to play about 4 weeks of live dates, mostly in the US Northeast.

The shows sync up with the release of Ace's new book, "No Regrets: A Rock N' Roll Memoir," which comes out next Tuesday, November 1.

Tuesday, Ace played the first of two nights at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City, with a set heavy on KISS classics from his time in the band. Video of Tuesday's NYC gig has surfaced, check it out here.



Watch Primus Rock Kimmel
(Banana 101.5) Primus brought forth two bass heavy offerings from their first album in 12 years Monday night (10/24) on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!.' See their performance of 'Jilly's On Smack' and 'Lee Van Cleef' here.

Primus are riding high on their new disc 'Green Naugahyde', which is the first time they have released an album together since 1999′s 'Antipop.' Vocalist and renowned bassist Les Claypool heads the trio which also includes longtime guitarist Larry LaLonde, and early Primus drummer Jay Lane — who returned in lieu of their most well known stickman Tim Alexander.

The band just finished the North American tour in support of their seventh studio album, with their last show taking place October 22nd at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, California. That gig left them just minutes from the set of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', where they dropped by Monday night (10/24) to play two new songs — 'Jilly's On Smack' and Lee Van Cleef.' Check out both here



Watch Yngwie Malmsteen TV
(hennemusic) Swedish guitar icon Yngwie Malmsteen recently launched his Relentless North American tour; his opening show at New York's Irving Plaza earned solid reviews, as he tours in support of his latest effort, "Relentless."

Some live footage of Malmsteen on a Swedish TV show has surfaced.

In June, Yngwie flew to Sweden to be a part of a program called Moraeus Med Mera, where he performed a couple of tracks for the studio audience; in a taped segment, he also joined Kalle Moraeus in a park to play some Swedish folk music. Watch it here



Def Leppard Dream Tour Partners
(hennemusic) In part 16 of their month-long fan Q&A series, Def Leppard are asked about their wishes for road mates, "If you had a choice to tour with any band, who would it be?"

Leppard have spent most of 2011 on the road with Heart; in December, they team up for a UK tour with Motley Crue and Steel Panther.

Joe Elliott and Phil Collen have different opinions on this one; check out their answers here.



Achtung Baby Was Nearly The End For U2
(Gibson) U2's Achtung Baby is now acclaimed as U2's finest achievement, but the 1991 album nearly didn't get made. In fact, its beginnings nearly split the Irish band apart.

By the turn of the '90s, U2 were at a crossroads. They were a major stadium act, but creatively they were faltering. The band had been stung by media criticism of their half studio/half live double album Rattle and Hum. That "toying" with Americana certainly delivered some hits ("Angel Of Harlem," the Bo Diddley-esque "Desire," the B.B. King duet "When Love Comes to Town") but many found the album too much of a pastiche. U2 suddenly became the most loved/hated rock band on the planet. What to do? As Bono told a Dublin crowd in the late '80s: "We have to go away and dream it all up again."

As guitarist The Edge later reflected, the "traditionalism" of Rattle and Hum was the exception in the U2 canon. "My view," he told this author in 1996 "is that Rattle and Hum, for all its traditionalism, is actually our "experimental" record. Achtung Baby got us back to our normality – making dark, very European music with experimental sounds." Famously, U2 decided to impose new rules for Achtung Baby, the band's rebirth. more on this story



The Day Duran Duran Came Undone Again
(Gibson) On this day in 2006, Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor quit the band during the U.S. leg of their world tour. A statement on behalf of the group described the relationship with Andy Taylor as unworkable and one that could not be resolved. Gibson takes a look back: On this day in 2006, the Duran Duran fan club issued the following statement on guitarist Andy quitting the band for a second time.

"The four of us have dissolved our partnership and will be continuing as Duran Duran without Andy, as we have reached a point in our relationship with him where there is an unworkable gulf between us and we can no longer effectively function together," read the letter, signed "Simon, John, Nick and Roger."

It was the second time the Duran Duran guitarist had split from Simon Le Bon and Co. Taylor, who played guitar on the band's first three studio albums in the '80s, originally left Duran Duran after the release of 1986's Notorious. He rejoined the group in 2001, following a spell with '80s supergroup Power Station. more on this story



Video of Jennifer Lopez's On Stage Breakdown
(TMZ) Here come the waterworks -- TMZ has obtained video of Jennifer Lopez tearing up on stage Saturday night in Connecticut ... moments after she performed her 1999 hit "If You Had My Love."

The video kicks in right after Lopez -- who split from hubby #3 Marc Anthony in July -- told the crowd, "A lot as changed since then."

Whoever was cutting those onions in the crowd should be ashamed of himself. Watch the video here.



Photos of Michael Lohan's Bruised Ex Following Alleged Abuse
(TMZ) TMZ has obtained photos ... showing the damage Michael Lohan allegedly caused to his ex-girlfriend's body during a domestic violence incident early Tuesday morning.

The pictures show bruising on Kate Major's upper right arm ... where she claims Lohan violently grabbed her during an argument in her Tampa apartment.

Major also has black and blue marks on her leg, which she claims she suffered when Lohan was shoving her around.

As we previously reported, Major told Tampa police ... Michael got violent and threatened to kill her after she refused to perform oral sex on him in her apartment.

Lohan was arrested and charged with domestic violence ... though he told police he never laid a hand on Major and "would never hurt her."

Michael is still in custody -- but he's set to face a judge this morning in the hopes of being released from jail.

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Backstreet Boy Hitting The Road With Britney Spears
(popmusiclife) Britney Spears has snagged Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough to open shows on the upcoming South American leg of her "Femme Fatale" tour.

"I'm so excited that I'm going [to be] joining @britneyspears on several dates of the Femme Fatale tour!" Dorough tweeted on Monday. "Can't wait to see all my lovelies in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Venezuela!! VIP info will be coming next week."

The 5-date tour starts November 20 in La Plata, Argentina and wraps up in Caracas, Venezuela on November 28. more on this story



Glee For Christmas
(popmusiclife) Just in time for the holidays, the Glee franchise will release "Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2" on November 15.

The Glee cast offer their own renditions of such Christmas staples as "Little Drummer Boy," "Let It Snow" and "All I Want For Christmas Is You," as well as their interpretation of Band Aid's 1984 hit "Do They Know It's Christmas?"

New cast members, Lindsay Pearce, Alex Newell and Damian McGinty - from the wildly popular show The Glee Project - are featured on "Do You Hear What I Hear?" and "Blue Christmas," along with Samuel Larson accompanying the Glee cast on "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town." more on this story



Lady Gaga and Jason Aldean To Play Grammy Nominations Concert
(popmusiclife) The Grammys are four months away, but the warm-up festivities begin in a few weeks with The Grammy Nominations Concert Live.

Lady Gaga and country artist Jason Aldean are the first performers announced for the show, which happens at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

The program will announce nominations in several categories for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, as well as feature performances by past Grammy winners and/or nominees; additional performers and presenters will be announced shortly. more on this story



Watch Kelly Clarkson Today
(popmusiclife) The day her new album, "Stronger," was released, Kelly Clarkson stopped by The Today Show for an interview and live performance.

Kelly was asked by host Matt Lauer about her thoughts on the new album. "It's my favorite album, it's the best one," she said. "Sonically, it sounds better …I think people know me better as a singer. Just the mics we used, the producers that worked with me, it was really smooth."

There's more Kelly on TV this week, including The View (Wed) and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Fri). Check out Kelly on Today here



Hot Chelle Rae Set New Album release
Hot Chelle Rae have set a November 29th release date for their sophomore album, Whatever, on RCA Records.

The album was produced by Emanuel Kiriakou (Jason Derulo, Selena Gomez), Evan Bogart (Adam Lambert, Rihanna), S*A*M & Sluggo (Boys Like Girls, Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes) and up-and-coming production trio Andrew Goldstein, Dan Book, and Alexei Misoul.

"It's funny because the music we listen to has always centered around pop," says lead guitarist Nash Overstreet. "And I think the success of 'Tonight Tonight' showed us that a lot of people like the same kind of music that we do." more on this story



Coldplay And Kelly Clarkson Lead This Week's New Pop Releases
(popmusiclife) New albums by Coldplay and Kelly Clarkson lead this week's list of new music releases.

Coldplay will have a huge smash with their new "Mylo Xyloto" album; the band were named "Best Act In The World Today" at this year's Q Awards ceremony in London on Monday.

Clarkson is back with "Stronger," featuring the first single, "Mr. Know It All." Kelly will be performing at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles on November 20. more on this story



American Idol's Kendra Chantelle Sets Album Release
Last season American Idol finalist Kendra Chantelle will be releasing her debut album "Unthinkable" on November 7, 2011

Having recently spent time in the studio with producers Elvis "Blacelvis" Williams (Beyonce, Ludacris, Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Fergie, Jamie Foxx) and Grammy Award winning producer Harold Lilly (Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia) at Upstairs Studios in Atlanta, GA.

"This recording process has been so comfortable and almost effortless," states Kendra about the recording process. "Elvis, Harold and I all just do what comes naturally to us and it works so well together...to me, that's a sign that it's the right combo. I've heard if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life and I finally understand that. We have spent long days and late nights in the studio but it has yet to feel like 'work.'" more on this story



Mazzy Star Releasing New Single and Limited Edition Vinyl
(Sub) Mazzy Star are set to release a new single on their own Rhymes Of An Hour Records on October 31st digitally with a limited edition 7-inch vinyl to follow.

The Californian duo comprising of Hope Sandoval and David Roback, will perform a string of live shows in early 2012. A full album of brand new material will follow.

The music of Mazzy Star has enthralled music fans around the world since their stunning debut She Hangs Brightly in 1990. After releasing another two impressive and captivating albums, So Tonight That I Might See (1993) and Among My Swan (1996), both members spent time working on separate projects as well as working together. "Common Burn" and "Lay Myself Down" were written and performed by Hope Sandoval and David Roback. The tracks were recorded in California, London and Norway.

You can hear "Lay Myself Down" here.



The Twilight Singers To Release Live Album Next Month
The Twilight Singers will release their first ever live album Live In New York on November 15th.

Recorded at Webster Hall in New York City this past May, the show was easily one of the highlights from the band's world tour in support of their latest release Dynamite Steps. Live In New York features 21 songs from the band's entire career including: "Teenage Wristband," "I'm Ready," "Annie Mae," "On The Corner" and many others.

Live In New York will be released digitally worldwide. However, a limited edition deluxe double CD will be made available directly thru the band's website beginning today: www.thetwilightsingers.com. more on this story



The Good Natured Set For First Public Shows In American
The Good Natured will perform select U.S. dates in January 2012, their first ever American shows outside of SXSW

They will be touring in support of their first U.S. release Skeleton, which was just released digitally.

This expanded 7-track U.S.-only version includes the songs from the band's acclaimed U.K. EPs Skeleton and Be My Animal plus a bonus remix. more on this story



Real World's Puck Sentenced For Domestic Violence Arrest
(TMZ) Legendary "Real World" troublemaker David "Puck" Rainey needs to learn how to be a better father ... at least according to an L.A. judge -- who sentenced the reality star to parenting classes after his recent domestic violence arrest.

As we previously reported, Puck was busted on suspicion of felony corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant back in June.

It's unclear exactly what happened during the incident, but it's likely his kid was present -- because Puck was charged with child endangerment and contributing to delinquency of minor ... in addition to domestic battery and corporal injury on a spouse.

Puck struck a deal with prosecutors yesterday -- in which two counts, child endangerment and corporal injury on a spouse, were dismissed. In exchange, Puck pled "no contest" to domestic battery and contributing to delinquency of a minor.

The judge sentenced Puck to 4 years probation -- in addition to a 52-week domestic violence counseling program and 52 parenting classes.

If that wasn't bad enough, Puck also has to complete 30 days of reflective orange vest-wearing highway clean-up patrol.