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AC/DC Recovering

AC/DC's plans to do a new CD have been put on hold. Brian Johnson says, “Hopefully this year we’re going to get back together again, One of the boys is a little sick and I can’t say anything, but he’s getting better. He’s doing wonderful. Full recovery fully expected.
Going too far?

Some tickets to Diddy's Grammys party Sunday, Feb 12th cost $50,000.
The price includes 2 cabanas, VIP admission for 20 people, a buffet dinner, an open bar, free bottle service and 15 female promotional models. The proceeds will benefit the Angelwish Foundation for children afflicted by HIV/AIDS. What's with the "15 female promotional models"?
Not the Journey you want to take

Journey drummer Deen Castronovo spent a night behind bars after being arrested on a string of charges related to a domestic disturbance. He's accused of coercion, fourth-degree assault, second-degree criminal mischief, interfering with making a report and harassment following an incident one Saturday night.
Ontario Bound

If you were worried that The Red Hot Chili Peppers having to reschedule dates would knock your market out of an opportunity to see them this year, think again. The band have announced a slew of new tour dates that cover parts of Eastern Canada, the Midwest, and the East Coast this spring. The tour launches in Toronto April 27th and continues through June 7th in Louisville, with most tickets going on sale this coming weekend.
4/27 Toronto Air Canada Centre
4/30 Ottawa Scotiabank Place
Rock & Scrambled Roll

A "Beetlejuice 2" film is being written and Tim Burton says, if the script's any good, he'd be interested in directing.
Paul McCartney new album has been titled 'Kisses On The Bottom' and is set for North American release on February 7, 2012…details: The album is a glimpse into "the songs which inspired the songs" with a tribute to his personal favourites- plus two new McCartney tracks.
Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose has had his fair share of experience with the legal system, but he recently got to see another side. People.com reports that Rose just finished doing jury duty on a civil trial in Santa Monica, California. “It was relatively painless,” said the singer, who spent four days on the trial. “I was fortunate that everyone in the courthouse and jurors were all really great, plus I got to see daylight from a different prospect.”
Beyond the grave...
Better late than never!

Spinner reports that before his death in 1986, Thin Lizzy bassist/frontman and main writer Phil Lynott gave an unidentified caretaker 150 tapes of unreleased music. In 2012, some of the nearly 700 tracks included in the archive will see the light of day – Universal Music has acquired the tapes and the company is prepping a new Thin Lizzy box set which is due out later in 2012.
Never Say Die

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma. Tony is reportedly meeting with doctors to determine the best treatment plan, and he remains determined to beat his ailment. Sabbath has asked that everyone send their positive vibes to Iommi and his family. At present, the band still intends on writing and recording their first album in 33 years, and expect it to arrive this fall.
Black Sabbath was one of the planned headliners for this year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, but was forced to pull out just before Monday's official lineup announcement due to guitarist Tony Iommi's recent lymphoma diagnosis.
One Stop VH News

Van Halen returns next Tuesday with "Tattoo," the first single from their forthcoming album to be called "A Different Kind Of Truth"…the 2012 Van Halen tour starts in February, with opening night happening in Louisville, Kentucky.
Van Halen Canadian tour dates:
March 15 - Montreal | Bell Centre
March 17 - Toronto | Air Canada Centre
March 21 - Ottawa | Scotiabank Place
May 17 - Winnipeg | MTS Centre
Oh no you didn't...

Cee Lo Green (forget you) is catching heat from John Lennon fans for changing the lyrics to "Imagine" during his New Year's Eve performance on NBC. The line "nothing to kill or die for / and no religion too" was changed to "nothing to kill or die for / and all religion's true." Green Tweeted: "Yo I meant no disrespect by changing the lyric guys! I was trying to say a world were u could believe what u wanted that's all."
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
You decide which is which

The Van Halen News Desk claims the band's new CD will be out on February 7th
Lindsay Lohan has turned down several six-figure offers to host New Year's Eve parties because she is trying to change her 'party girl' image.
Metallica's James Hetfield recently threw rocks at the paparazzi in Uruguay because they refused to leave him and his vacationing family alone. Photos of the incident have been posted online, see one on our Fox Facebook Page
Life Styles of the Rich and Infamous

TMZ claims the wives of Kobe Bryant's teammates told Vanessa Bryant about his cheating…not that he should have been doing that, but nothing will kill the team chemistry faster than that…good luck winning the NBA Championship now Lakers
Three of the founding members of the Beach Boys -- Brian Wilson, Mike Love and Al Jardine -- are reuniting to record a new album and to go on a 50th anniversary concert tour.
Fans Inspire Foos

Dave Grohl says, We're not finished yet. There are still more shows to play, more songs to write, more albums to record, for years to come. I mean if you would have told me 17 years ago that in 2012 I would be writing songs for our eighth studio album well. It's truly inspiring, and it makes us feel like the luckiest band in the world. So thanks. It means everything to us."
Christmas Comes Early

Kid Rock is giving out 1,200 gift cards to needy families in the Detroit area. The cards can be redeemed at local food stores.
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers will warm up for their first tour of Europe in 20 years with a number of North American shows in the Spring….perform in the provinces of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia for the first time.
A Fantasy and a Nightmare
Which is which?

TMZ claims someone stole Lindsay Lohan's purse, passport, probation paperwork giving her permission to be in Hawaii and cash from a running car that was waiting outside a party. A local returned the purse without the $10,000 that was in it.
Metallica was playing a show in San Fran on Saturday night when Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler joined them on stage. They played 'Iron Man' and 'Paranoid' with them.
Say What?

Step one is out of the way as The Darkness enjoyed some live success in Europe over the past year. Now the reunited rockers are ready to take things outside their homeland. The group will pull from their “Permission To Land” and “One Way Ticket To Hell And Back” albums, as well as debut a few new tracks from their upcoming, still-untitled new release. The tour gets underway February 1st in Toronto.
Evanescence is set to perform at the Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo, Norway on Dec 11th.
“Drums are such a wonderful instrument to take your anger and frustrations out on...mine are gonna get a pummeling tonite!!” – Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith.
Why NFL...WHHHHHHYYYYYY?

The NFL has confirmed Madonna will perform the Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show. The pop icon will take center stage at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, February 5, along with Cirque Du Soleil performers.
Wonder Grammy's
The ones that matter, and you CAN do anything

2011 Grammy Nominees
Album of the Year - Wasting Light" - Foo Fighters
Best Rock Performance - "Walk" - Foo Fighters
Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance - "White Limo" - Foo Fighters "Blood In My Eyes" - Sum 41
Best Rock Song - "Walk" - Foo Fighters, songwriters (Foo Fighters)
Best Rock Album - "Wasting Light" - Foo Fighters "Come Around Sundown" - Kings of Leon "I'm With You" - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Stevie Wonder is losing weight so he can compete on Dancing With The Stars. He told Ellen, "I'm losing weight. When I get to where I feel like I'm gonna look good enough for what I wanna do I'll do that."
Coming Around, Slowly

The Rolling Stones may be celebrating their historic 50th anniversary after all. Rolling Stone magazine has learned that Mick and Keith will meet next month to discuss their options.
The NBA lockout ended with a handshake deal this past weekend. The season will start on December 25th with three marquee games including D-Rose and the Bulls at the Lakers.
There may be hope for mankind yet… 3.2 million people in the US watched the premiere of Kourtney & Kim Take NY on Sunday night. 6.6 million watched The Walking Dead...proving that flesh zombies are way better than blood sucking leeches
Howard Serious?

Howard Stern says he'll be well-behaved if he judges America's Got Talent. He tells the NY Post, “Listen I’m not insane. If I were on a network television show, I wouldn’t curse. I’ve been on David Letterman. I don’t go on and curse like a raving lunatic. You broadcast for whatever is appropriate.”
You can't accuse Howard of being stupid...saying the right things, whether you believe he can or not, to get that money. He knows judging on the show is a huge pay day!



