Ratings set to plummet from all ready record lows? More contestants from VH1's series "Rock of Love," "I Love New York," "Flavor of Love" and "Real Chance of Love" are set to star in the network's latest celeb retardity series, "I Love Money 2." Hosted by Craig J. Jackson, the 12-episode series will pit 19 contestants against one another for a chance to win a $250,000 grand prize.

Lil' Kim has released a statement voicing her displeasure at how she is portrayed in 'Notorious' - the new movie based on the life of the late rapper Notorious BIG. She complains that there are many lies and false portrayals of her in the film, and that is does not reflect the true relationship between her and the late rapper. more

Though there were promises that the band would continue, it looks like Plus 44 is done. Mark Hoppus spoke MTV about the project: "Since late August of last year, I've been in the studio every week writing songs with the intention of putting out a record of my own. As of this week, I've got about 10 songs in various stages of completion and another 10 ideas that I still want to work on Travis has played on a bunch of [my] tracks, and he's working on his own album as well. We totally support each other in whatever we're doing." more

In anticipation of the January 27 release of Johnny Cash Remixed, Compadre Records/Music World Music has created a podcast featuring interviews with Snoop Dogg and John Carter Cash, son of Johnny and June Carter Cash. download here

Reason 5,673,432 why you can't take the Grammy Awards seriously: E! is reporting that The Jonas Brothers are set to "perform" at this year's "awards" ceremony which takes places on Feb. 8 at the Staples Center in Lala land. more

Cold War Kids have announced several US tour dates in support of their sophomore album 'Loyalty To Loyalty'. After playing a one-off date at New York's Mercury Lounge and performing on Late Night With Conan O'Brien on January 28, the band will embark on a spring tour. more

Bloc Party have announced a second show at Terminal 5 in New York City, scheduled to take place on March 25.more

Virgin Megastores announced today that they will close their famous Times Square location.   The impending store closure will officially happen in April, and business will remain the same through at least the end of January. more

Johnny Araya, brother of Slayer's Tom Araya and a member of the Canadian metal band Thine Eyes Bleed, will step in for bassist LynZ during Mindless Self Indulgence's upcoming tours. more

Iron Maiden have confirmed that they will play at the 30,000-capacity Aucas Stadium in Quito, Ecuador on Tuesday, March 10. This will be the band's first-ever show in the country. more

Times & Transcript reports that rumors that KISS will perform an outdoor show in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada got much louder yesterday as a Halifax promoter began circulating teaser advertisements for the show. more

Blood Red Throne and Abysmal Dawn will team up for a brief March tour. dates

Every Time I Die vocalist Keith Buckley told fans yesterday: "As of yesterday, January 12, we have officially begun writing the new record. Well let me rephrase that. Jordan, Mike, Andy and Josh have begin writing and I have just attained a level 23 ranking on Call Of Duty: World At War online." Good to see his heart is into the new album. more

"Lord Belial has quit all their activities. All future gigs are canceled. We would like to thank all fans, bands we have played with, labels, organizers and everyone involved in the band for the past 17 years! The main reason for this is the hearing problem (tinnitus) that has grown into a quite big problem for Micke the last years�" - more

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