(antiMusic) We'll be off for the long Thanksgiving weekend here in the U.S. But before we go here is today's round-up of quick music news stories: Earlier this month Damon Albarn hinted at a Blur reunion, saying that he'd been "hanging out" with his old bandmate, guitarist Graham Coxon. Now it looks as though Albarn, Coxon and the rest of the gang will be doing more than just 'hanging out' in 2009. Before a scaled-down performance of his opera Monkey: Journey To The West for BBC Radio, Albarn was asked about the possible reunion, to which he said, "Blur are certainly going to rehearse and see if we're into it." moreAmy Winehouse's spokesman says the troubled singer is being treated at a clinic following a reaction to medication. Chris Goodman says Winehouse was admitted to the London Clinic on Sunday. more
President George W. Bush commuted the sentence of a former Fugees producer who has spent seven years in prison for cocaine possession with intent to distribute. That means John Forte will soon be freed after serving about half of his 14-year sentence. more
"California" Pop-Rockers Phantom Planet are calling it a day after almost 15 years together. The band, which formed as teenagers in the '90s, announced to their fans today that they will play a final gig on December 12 at the Troubadour in Los Angeles more
T In The Park chief Geoff Ellis has released a statement denying that AC/DC will play a headline slot at next year's bash. Rumors that the Australian band will headline started after a [UK]newspaper reported that the rockers had been signed up to play at the Scottish festival. more
Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz has given his first interview since becoming a dad last week, and explained the choice of his son's name – or at least the middle name. Wentz told Ryan Seacrest that the pair thought about the name Bronx for a while, adding the name Mowgli because he and his wife are fans of 'The Jungle Book'. more
MySpace said on Tuesday former MTV executive Courtney Holt will become president of its MySpace Music joint venture with the four major record companies. more
Jay-Z will be supporting Coldplay on their 2009 stadium tour. The rapper will open for the band at their three concerts in September next year, in Manchester, Glasgow and London. more
Directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn of Banger Films Inc. - and their historical films Metal: A Headbanger's Journey and Global Metal - are gearing up for the upcoming release of RUSH - The Documentary.more
Former members of Cocteau Twins, Massive Attack, Spiritualized, Echo And The Bunnymen and Goldfrapp are set to perform their first gig under the name The Hookham Boys tomorrow night (November 26) in London. more.
Testament frontman Chuck Billy will make an appearance with Death Angel and friends at the Chi Cheng Benefit this Saturday, November 29th at Fat City, San Francisco.more
Reunited New Jersey thrashers Deathrash will play their first show in 20 years at Dingbatz in Clifton, New Jersey on Friday, January 16. more
Tune in to 'Private Practice' on ABC Wednesday, November 26th to hear Lex Land's bittersweet ballad "As Much As You Lead," from her debut album 'Orange Days On Lemon Street' (out now on Intelligent Noise). If you can't wait until then to hear Lex, than go here .
Jesse McCartney will debut his next single How Do You Sleep? during the Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show as part of the Lions vs. Tennessee Titans game at Ford Field November 27 at 12:30 p.m. (ET) on CBS. McCartney will also perform his chart-topper Leavin.
Hate Eternal has been forced to cancel their shows this week as part of the current Job For A Cowboy tour "due to an illness within the band."more
Following their performance at the United Nations on December 3rd for International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Australian indie band Rudely Interrupted will play two public shows, the first on the evening of December 3rd at Public Assembly in Brooklyn and then on December 6th at Fontana's in Manhattan. In addition the band will play a show in Toronto on December 9th at Sneaky Dee's
Michigan's The Bear (WIMK/93.1 FM) recently chatted with rock & roll comic C.C. Banana regarding his participation in the newly released tribute album "KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent." In this 15-minute interview, DJ and fellow Kiss fan Steve Ponchaud talks with C.C. Banana about his new song "Ted Poley" (a parody of "Unholy" by Vinnie Vincent and Gene Simmons). C.C. also shares details of his unlikely origin and tells of his many rock & roll misadventures listen here
Rock Gone Wild 2009 special ticket offer: For a limited time on Black Friday, purchase three (3) four-day general admission tickets and receive two (2) additional tickets FREE! Simply visit www.rockgonewild.com to order tickets and to submit your band suggestions. Rock Gone Wild, the most diverse hard rock festival in America, is slated for August 20-23, 2009 in Algona, Iowa.
A video message on behalf of 38,000 UK musicians has been sent to Gordon Brown urging him to back an extension of their copyright protection. The musicians, many of whom have worked with major artists, say they risk losing their income under current laws. - more
