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Report for 04/14/06
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Queen Snubs Idol?
Launch reports: After Queen appeared on this past Tuesday's episode of American Idol to coach the remaining eight contestants--who all sang Queen songs this week, with varying degrees of success--many assumed the band would perform on Wednesday's results show, as this season's previous coaches (Stevie Wonder, Barry Manilow, Kenny Rogers) have done. So when Queen was a no-show last night (in their place, viewers got a Queen medley performed by the finalists), some fans jumped to the conclusion that the band had bailed because they were displeased with how their songs were performed (some would say mangled) by the contestants. [see full story for Brian May's side of the story]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Beatles Save Jacko
Reuters reports: Pop star Michael Jackson, in a bid to stave off insolvency, said on Thursday he has reached a deal to refinance more than $200 million in loans secured by his prized stake in the Beatles' song catalog.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Pink Vs KFC
Contact Music reports: Returning pop star PINK has signed up to front a new People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) campaign targetting fast food giant KFC. The JUST LIKE A PILL singer will spearhead the 'Kick The Bucket' initiative by launching a global online petition against the fried chicken company on her website.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Metallica in Chains
The PRP reports: James Hetfield and Robert Trujillo of Metallica will be performing with Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney of Alice In Chains at the upcoming "Musicares MAP Fund Benefit Concert", which will take place at the Music Box in Hollywood, CA on May 12th.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Joe Strummer Documentary
MSO reports: LET'S ROCK AGAIN!, an intimate and fascinating portrait of JOE STRUMMER--the undisputed pioneer of punk and legendary frontman for The Clash--will be released June 27 on DVD via Image Entertainment, Inc. 

Directed by filmmaker and long-time Strummer friend Dick Rude, LET'S ROCK AGAIN! provides an insider's view including touching personal interviews, revealing backstage footage shot in the 18 months leading up to Strummer's death in 2002. The film begins with a montage of Strummer's illustrious start as frontman for the iconic punk band The Clash and moves into his life years later as the documentary hits the road with Strummer's new band The Mescaleros.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Thursday Drop Chaos
punkbands reports: Geoff Rickly of Thursday has fallen ill and the band has been forced to drop off their run on the Taste of Chaos tour. Guitarist Tom Keeley posted the following message on the band's message board: "A huge thank you and "we love you too" to everyone who stuck around for our Minneapolis show the other day. You all once again humble us with your support and love. 

Even though our good friend Geoffrey fell ill and was physically unable to sing with everyone last night, you all lent us your voices and made the night one that we will absolutely never forget[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Flea Sees Red
Contact Music reports: RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS bassist FLEA snapped and hurled insults at a journalist during an interview yesterday (12APR06). The rocker lost his temper when the reporter repeatedly quizzed him about a reported rift with bandmate JOHN FRUSCIANTE. Flea writes on his blog, "I was talking to this man and he kept asking me about (a past interview) where I said that there was a lot of tension between John and I on the last record. I answered the questions and tried to explain how sometimes things are hard but then they can get better. But he kept talking about the part that was hard and I thought he didn't care about the part that comes next, the liberation and rebirth that made it better than ever. ..I started getting angry and next thing I know I started yelling and seeing red and I threw my bottle against the wall and hurled insults at him and stormed out of the room. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Sufjan Baby Hoax
Filter reports: Recently, Pitchfork ran a news story about Rosie Thomas being pregnant with Sufjan Stevens' baby. While they were quite correct about the product of this triste being the cutest baby ever, sadly the news itself was erroneous. Sufjan quickly issued a statement correcting Pitchfork, which they reported thus: 

"First of all, I would like to thank everyone who called or sent notes of congratulations about the news of my baby. I am so proud. 

"Secondly, the baby is a hoax. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Payola Is Fine?
FMQB reports: Entercom Communications has moved for dismissal of Eliot Spitzer's lawsuit filed against the company last month over payola allegations, making them the first radio ownership group to fight back against the New York Attorney General's war on alleged impropriety in the music industry. 

...The company's lawyers argue that for the suit to have merit, Spitzer must prove that consumers were harmed by deception on Entercom's behalf. The lawyers say that no one was harmed, because terrestrial radio is a free medium.[no one is hurt except credible artist that can't purchase airplay and listeners that are force fed crap. see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Keane Short
Gigwise reports: Keane are set to release a special short film next week after teaming up with cult author Irvine Welsh.

The band will release an extended version of the track �Atlantic' on April 21, the first material to be taken from their second album �Under The Iron Sea'.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Eminem Remembers Protege
Gigwise reports: Rapper Eminem has posted a message on his website paying tribute to his good friend and fellow D12 rapper, Proof who was shot dead in Detroit earlier this week.

Posting on his official website, Eminem says: "RIP Proof. Memorial service arrangements are still being made, and his family and friends would appreciate privacy during this difficult time.

"Arrangements for fan remembrances are also being planned; the details will be posted on Proof's official site, IronFistRecords.com."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Simpson Sued
hecklerspray reports: Jessica Simpson is sometimes unfairly maligned. After all, it can't be too easy to be 25 with a tattered marriage, a string of rubbish films, an overtly masculine face and a lawsuit for $100 million, can it?

That last one's new. Jessica Simpson is being sued for $100 million by the Tarrant Apparel Group (TAG) for not really promoting any of the clothes she co-designed with the company very well. $100 million? That means one thing and one thing only - should Jessica Simpson lose the lawsuit against TAG, her financial situation will leave her with no choice but to make a string of ridiculously sh*t films. So no change there, then.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Double Weller
CMJ reports: Modfather Paul Weller will release a two-disc live album this summer. The album, titled Catch-Flame!, was recorded at London Alexandra Palace during his December 2005 tour. The album includes tracks from his long solo career, as well as songs from his previous two bands, the Jam and the Style Council. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Accursed Again
Blabbermouth reports: Guitarist Chris "Loki" Ellingsen has rejoined the New Bedford, Massachusetts melodic thrash metallers THE ACCURSED � less than four months since announcing his departure from the group. "Loki has returned from the grave, to join in our metal onslaught once again," the band write on their web site.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Miser Delay
TuneLab reports: Miser had planned on releasing their new album , 'Everything But Your Name..." on May 27th. The release has now been pushed back a month or so due to issues beyond the bands control. They will now return to the studio to record a few more tracks for the album[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Northwest Death Fest 
SMN reports: Headliners of the 3rd Annual Northwest Death Fest 2006, OBITUARY and SADUS, will be joined by 27 death metal bands on Sunday, May 28, at Fenix Underground in Seattle.

California bands DEEDS OF FLESH and SEVERED SAVIOR will co-headline the second stage. The support bands, hailing from Seattle as well as the Pacific Northwest, were handpicked by promoter and owner of Howitzer Productions, Frank Hetzel.[see full story for full lineup]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Amon Amarth Delay
The Gauntlet reports: Wrath of the Norsemen DVD has been delayed by Metal Blade Records 'due to technical' reasons.

The 3-disc set will be released in a deluxe 10 page digipack with special gold-laminated slipcase - definitely something to look at! [no word on the new date but see full story for more details about what to expect]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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