Sheryl Crow Has Surgery for Breast Cancer (AP)
February 24, 2006
AP - Sheryl Crow underwent surgery for breast cancer earlier this week and the prognosis for a full recovery is excellent, her publicist reported Friday. The singer-songwriter had the surgery in Los Angeles on Wednesday and is recovering without complications, said Dave Tomberlin, her publicist.
Media Mogul Wants to Expand Graceland (AP)
February 24, 2006AP - The billionaire media mogul who holds an 85 percent stake in Elvis Presley Enterprises wants Graceland to become an international tourist attraction on par with Disneyland or Universal theme parks.
Clapton touring Europe this spring, summer (Reuters)
February 24, 2006Reuters - Eric Clapton will spend the late spring and early summer on an extensive tour of Europe.
Jaheim finds third-time charm with "Classics" (Reuters)
February 24, 2006Reuters - The third set from Jaheim strikes the right note, as "Ghetto Classics" becomes the R&B singer's first No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Pantera/Coe album unearthed for May release (Reuters)
February 24, 2006Reuters - After the tragic on-stage murder of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott in December 2004, few were aware that three of the four members of Pantera had a full album in the vaults.
Deftones wrap new album after two years (Reuters)
February 24, 2006Reuters - Nearly three years removed from their last studio album, the Deftones have finally finished recording the follow-up.
Sex Pistols turn down Hall of Fame honor (Reuters)
February 24, 2006
Reuters - The Sex Pistols have
opted out on appearing at their induction into the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame.
Puerto Ricans Remember Ray Barretto (AP)
February 24, 2006
AP - Thousands of Puerto Ricans danced to the beat of conga drums on Friday at a memorial for Ray Barretto, a world-famous percussionist known for integrating the conga drum into jazz.
Sex Pistols Slam Rock Hall
February 24, 2006
Never mind the Rock Hall, there go the Sex Pistols.
Britain's most infamous punk rabble rousers are giving the big middle finger to the music industry types who've tapped the band for enshrinement in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, issuing a grammatically impaired open letter saying they have no intention of attending the induction ceremony scheduled for Mar. 13 at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
"Next to the sex Pistols, rock and roll and that hall of fame is a piss stain. Your museum. Urine in wine. We're not coming," the band says via a handwritten note posted on frontman Johnny Rotten's Website, thefiilthandthefury.co.uk.
Sex Pistols Flip Off Rock Hall (E! Online)
February 24, 2006
E! Online - Never mind the Rock Hall, there go the Sex Pistols.
Stones Fans Rock 'n' Riot
February 24, 2006
Mick Jagger's not the only one who can't get no satisfaction.
More than 30 fans were injured and nearly 90 people detained at a Rolling Stones concert in Buenos Aires Thursday when a throng of ticketless fans fought with police to enter the sold-out venue.
Argentinean officials said the rowdies clashed with the show's security detail while attempting to storm the gates of the Monumental soccer stadium, which holds some 50,000 and where Mick and the boys were set to perform.
One news report estimated that nearly 600 disorderly fans were involved.
Bono, Geldof Get Nobel Nod
February 24, 2006
Two weeks ago Bono was winning trophies at the Grammy Awards. Now he's up for perhaps the biggest prize of all, the Nobel variety.
For the second year in a row, and third time in four years, the U2 frontman and Time Person of the Year has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his continuing efforts to erase poverty, debt and disease in developing countries.
Bono is joined on the ballot by fellow do-gooder musician Bob Geldof, who was recognized for organizing last summer's historic Live 8 concerts.
The winner will announced in October.
Sex Pistols Insult Rock Hall of Fame (AP)
February 24, 2006AP - For years, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame didn't deem the Sex Pistols, the revolutionary punk rock band, worthy of inclusion into its ranks. Now that the Sex Pistols have gained entry into the club, they've decided the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame isn't worthy of their presence.
Bocelli Gives New Spin on Old Classics (AP)
February 24, 2006
AP - When Andrea Bocelli started the planning for his latest pop project, the classical crossover star imagined himself singing the great songs popularized by Frank Sinatra.
Stones Fans Rock, Roll 'n' Riot (E! Online)
February 24, 2006
E! Online - Mick Jagger's not the only one who can't get no satisfaction.
Clash of 'Idol' and Olympics Draws Viewers (AP)
February 24, 2006AP - "American Idol" did a number again on the Olympics in terms of viewers Thursday, but the big winner from one of television's most competitive nights in memory may be the viewers themselves.
Corbett Trades Movie Scripts for Music (AP)
February 24, 2006
AP - This just might be the role actor John Corbett was born to play.
'50s and '60s Bands Aim to Stop Copycats (AP)
February 24, 2006
AP - Doo-wop and rock 'n roll legends are asking lawmakers across the country to stop performances by some not-so-great pretenders.
Bono Up for Nobel Again (E! Online)
February 24, 2006
E! Online - Two weeks ago Bono was winning trophies at the Grammy Awards. Now
he's up for perhaps the biggest prize of all, the Nobel variety.
Sex Pistols A No-Show At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame (Yahoo! Music)
February 24, 2006Yahoo! Music - The famously surly John Lydon--aka, the artist formerly known as Johnny Rotten--has posted an official statement on his The Filthy And The Fury website, stating in no uncertain terms that the Sex Pistols aren't planning to attend their upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. In a somewhat typo-laden scrawl, Lydon writes:
Arctic Monkeys Win Three at NME Awards (AP)
February 24, 2006
AP - The Arctic Monkeys took home three major trophies, including best British band and best new band, at the NME Awards, firmly cementing the Sheffield quartet as the darlings of Britain's music scene.
Bono Rocks Brazil's Carnival (AP)
February 24, 2006
AP - Thousands of Brazilians took a break from samba to rock with U2 frontman Bono during Carnival celebrations in the northeastern city of Salvador.
Bono Among Nobel Peace Prize Nominees (AP)
February 24, 2006
AP - Rock stars Bono and Bob Geldof were nominated for the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize along with Indonesia's president, a former U.S. secretary of state and a Finnish peacemaker.
Free Santana Conert Postponed (AP)
February 24, 2006
AP - A free Carlos Santana concert planned as part of centennial commemorations of the earthquake that razed much of San Francisco was postponed because organizers couldn't raise enough money.
'American Idol' Eliminates 4 Contestants (AP)
February 24, 2006
AP - Now there are 20. "American Idol" booted four contestants Thursday night — two men and two women — in the show's first elimination round of the new season.
Aerosmith goes overboard in '70s-centric show (Reuters)
February 24, 2006Reuters - The most enduring visual memory of Aerosmith's show Wednesday likely will be that of a bareback Joe Perry on his knees on a catwalk, thrashing his clear-bodied guitar with a bright red shirt.
Judge Denies Use of R. Kelly Slang Term (AP)
February 24, 2006AP - Prosecutors said they had to drop a case against a man accused of trying to accost an 11-year-old girl because a judge wouldn't allow testimony about a slang term involving R. Kelly.
Nick Lachey Responds To Jessica Simpson's Divorce Petition (Yahoo! Music)
February 24, 2006Yahoo! Music - Nick Lachey has filed his response to Jessica Simpson's divorce petition, claiming a different date of separation, and reserving the right to ask for spousal support. Since the couple had no prenuptial agreement, any income they received while married is considered community property, which they are supposed to split down the middle.