Even sharks can't stomach Ryan Seacrest! Ol' Ryan was taking a swim in the ocean over the weekend when he was bitten by a shark, he said on his KIIS-FM radio show Monday. more details from people that hate him too
Amy Winehouse was released from a London hospital today (July 29) after an overnight stay to treat what her spokesman said was an adverse reaction to medication. [is that a new euphemism for overdose?] more
All 13 tracks from R. Kelly's forthcoming album, which has yet to get a release date, appeared on the Internet last night says nymag.com, and features tracks entitled 'Wanna Make A Baby', 'Hair Braider' and 'Relief'. more
Want the inside story on Pantera? Rock photographer Ross Halfin writes in a recent diary entry: "Phil [Anselmo] tells me he's writing a book about his time doing what he does and it'll include his time in Pantera. I'm looking forward to reading it." Read Ross' blow by blow of the recent Metallica / Down show in Istanbul
Fergie is the new happy hooker. Billboard reports: Fergie is excited about adding the role of a prostitute to her acting portfolio. The Grammy-winning singer has been cast as Saraghina in "Nine," a big-screen adaptation of the Tony-winning musical. more
Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blythe spilled the beans that the band is heading into the studio in September to record the follow-up to Sacrament. He also mentioned that the band turned down a tour with Metallica to be able to finish recording this record. more
Cream's Jack Bruce says that he and Eric Clapton plan to attend an October 3rd ceremony at which Ginger Baker will be given a Drummers Achievement Award by cymbal maker Zildjian at the Royal Festival Hall in London. "I know there's a good chance we may play at that event... but I don't want to overstate it and make it into something it isn't." but there is hope for future Cream reunion shows
Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon appeared on UK television last night (July 28) to strongly deny recent newspaper reports calling him racist. The star, appearing on BBC1's 'The One Show', also said he would take legal action against any publications that said otherwise more
Rush is one of the many high profile artists appearing on the Songs For Tibet - The Art Of Peace benefit album. The album will be released on iTunes August 5th more
It's shaping up to be a busy year for seminal Scottish rock act Mogwai. After reissuing its first album, "Young Team," last month, the group's latest effort, "The Hawk Is Howling," arrives Sept. 23 via Matador. more
Children Of Bodom have just announced the addition of US melodic death metal act The Black Dahlia Murder to it's tour. The Black Dahlia Murder will share support on the COB tour run with the previously-announced Between The Buried And Me. more
Sony Corp is in talks to buy the 50 percent stake it does not own in Sony BMG Music Entertainment from Germany's Bertelsmann for more than 100 billion yen ($931 million), more
New York City based I Scream Records and Lions Gate Music have inked a deal for the use of the Ramallah track "Days of Revenge" in the upcoming film, Punisher: War Zone, set for release in theaters nationwide late-2008. more
Disturbed have released the initial list of tour dates for their European trek this October. Tickets go on pre-sale at 10am on Wednesday 29th July. dates
Horse The Band have announced Daniel Pouliot (known for his work with Bleeding Kansas) as their new drummer. more
Swedish court authorities have sided with Gorgoroth copyright holders King and Gaahl to successfully stop Regain Records' distribution of the unauthorized 'Live In Grieghallen' album. Regain Records has been ordered to stop selling this album and is at risk of large fines if they do not cease doing so immediately. more
Alkaline Trio, Atmosphere, Flobots, Flogging Molly, Gogol Bordello, the Kooks, Mickey Avalon, NOFX, Pennywise, Reverend Horton Heat, Rise Against and Thrice are all slated to perform at Queen Creek, AZ's Edgefest 2008. more
California metallers Static-X will release their first-ever concert DVD, "Cannibal Killers Live", on October 7. The disc was shot with six cameras on June 2, 2007 at the Big Easy in Spokane, Washingtonmore
Which 80s platinum rockers will have Los Angeles named for them for a day? Stay tuned for the answer... plus some news about their big new initiative.
Finnish gothic metal band TO/DIE/FOR will play the Big Bang Festival in Lebanon on August 24. According to a posting on the group's MySpace page, they will be joined at the event by The Strokes and Moonspell - more
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