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Report for 01/31/06

Lohan Injured

hecklerspray reports: Lindsay Lohan, star of that film about the funny car and constant inhabitant of every magazine ever, was taken to hospital over the weekend after buggering up her leg on a teacup.

The accident happened at the London home of Bryan Adams when Lindsay was trying to make breakfast, walk down some stairs, carry a teacup and be naked all at the same time. No wonder she hurt herself - having seen some Lindsay Lohan films, it's clear that she has trouble doing two things at once - like walking and talking - let alone four things.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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U2 to Rap?

Contact Music reports: Hip-hop star KANYE WEST have inspired rockers U2 to experiment with new styles of music.

"We, of course, will look and are looking across at hip-hop and see the amazing innovation in the studio." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Fiddy for Kids

Contact Music reports: Hip-hop superstar 50 CENT will follow up his autobiography with a new project - writing books for children.

The GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN' star rose from the streets to become a world-famous rapper and film actor, and wants to use his past experiences to teach children lessons about life.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Sly Reunion

Contact Music reports: Funk legend SLY STONE will reportedly reunite with the classic SLY + THE FAMILY STONE line-up to perform at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on 8 February (06).[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Gene McFadden RIP

Contact Music reports: Songwriter and R+B vocalist GENE McFADDEN died on Friday (27JAN06) after losing his battle with liver and lung cancer. He was 56.

The star, who was best known for singing and co-writing the 1979 hit AIN'T NO STOPPIN' US NOW, was half of hitmaking duo McFADDEN AND WHITEHEAD, which he formed with best friend JOHN WHITEHEAD.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Rap Almost Kills Sanctuary

BBC reports: UK music group Sanctuary has unveiled a £110m rescue deal after revealing a fivefold increase in annual losses. 

It blamed the loss on an "awful" year in which it was hit by record release delays and a string of profit warnings. Many of the losses stemmed from Urban Records, a firm it bought from singer Beyonce Knowles' father, it added.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Floyd Deny Reunion

FMQB reports: The members of Pink Floyd have released a statement denying that the group has any plans to reform this year, debunking a rumor that they would be playing a series of concerts in London this fall. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Lez Zeppelin

Reuters reports: Four women rockers who took on the music of Led Zeppelin are driving club audiences to a frenzy and, offstage, whipping up speculation over their sexual tastes with the name of the band: Lez Zeppelin. 

They're among a small but growing number of all-female tribute bands Spin Magazine recently referred to as "Chicks with Picks," and include the playfully dubbed AC/DShe, Cheap Chick and The Ramonas.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Plane Crash Scare

AP reports: Three members of the rock band Live were aboard a United Airlines Express plane that made an emergency landing at O'Hare International Airport after reports of smoke in the plane's cabin.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Victory!

AP reports: A judge has ordered PepsiCo Inc. and its advertising company to pay $250,000 to the 1950s doo-wop band The Flamingos for using their recording, "I Only Have Eyes For You" in a commercial without permission.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Belle and Franz for Kids

Gigwise reports: A host of Scottish indie stars are teaming together for a children's charity album. 

Franz Ferdinand, Belle and Sebastian, Snow Patrol and Primal Scream are contributing songs to the collection, with all proceeds going to local children's charities. 

Belle and Sebastian trumpeter Mick Cooke came up with the idea after he was personally asked to write songs for a charity album. He then decided to approach fellow Scottish indie bands.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Prodigy Comp

CMJ reports: UK's the Prodigy have spent their share of time at the top of the charts, albeit mostly in the mid-'90s, and Their Law: The Singles 1990-2005, which sums up their days on the charts thus far, is slated to be released in the US February 7. The album, which has already gone to No. 1 in the UK, compiles their commercial successes into one succinct release, complete with ornate packaging.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Devil And Daniel Johnston

CMJ reports: The critically-lauded Daniel Johnston doc, The Devil And Daniel Johnston will finally hit theaters March 31. The film follows the career of one of the most well-known and celebrated "outsider" musicians, from home movies made when Johnston was a teenager to his legendary appearance on MTV in the mid-'80s, as well as his much-discussed struggle with mental illness.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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H.I.M. and Tommy Lee Suck?

Day in Rock reports: Buddyhead have released their Best and Worst of 2005 lists. Topping the best cat were cds from Depeche Mode and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. As for the worst honors, they went to H.I.M. and Tommy Lee[see full story for Buddyhead's full list]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Walkmen's 3rd

Mammoth Press reports: According to an article in today's Boston Globe, The Walkmen's third record will be titled All Hands and the Cook and should see a release in May.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Saves The Deal

Mammoth Press reports: Vagrant Records is proud to announce that Saves The Day has re-signed to the label. The band will release their fifth studio album, Sound The Alarm on April 4th, 2006. A North American tour has been confirmed[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Riot Head Injury

Blabbermouth reports: Veteran hard rockers RIOT have issued the following statement via their official web site:

"On Friday, January 27th, the day of RIOT's performance in Las Vegas, [bassist] Pete Perez fell down at Mark's [Reale, guitar] house in Long Island and suffered a major blow to his head, he was rushed to the hospital around 7:30 a.m. after not knowing where he was, what day it was or even who he was. Doctors told Mark they did not want Pete to get on the airplane but wanted him to stay overnight so tests could be performed to see if any other injuries had taken place.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Aerosmith Illness

Blabbermouth reports: According to DenverPost.com, Monday's AEROSMITH concert at the Pepsi Center has been postponed due to illness. 

On Sunday, promoter Live Nation announced the cancellation, and the rescheduled performance on Wednesday, April 12. Tickets for tonight's show will be honored, or refunds are available at the point of purchase. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Audioslave June

Blabbermouth reports: AUDIOSLAVE will release its third album this June, a spokesperson for the band's label has told Launch. An exact release date, title and track listing are not available yet, although it is known that the band began working on new music as early as last summer[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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