Green Day Postpone Arena Tour
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Green Day have postponed the beginning of their 2013 arena tour while Billie Joe Armstrong continues rehab.
The band's frontman went into treatment for substance abuse problems in September when he smashed a guitar and swore multiple times on stage in Las Vegas, and the group have now called off the remainder of their 2012 club dates and pushed back the beginning of next year's tour.
"Obviously, the timing for this isn't ideal, but Billie Joe's well-being is our main concern. We are happy to say that Billie Joe is doing well, and we want to thank you all for the outpouring of support and well wishes that we have received, and we can't wait to see you all again soon," Bassist Mike Dirnt said in a statement released on Monday.
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Justin Bieber Gets Sick Ahead of Tour
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Hip-Hop & Rap, Pop,
Justin Bieber has fallen ill ahead of his Believe world tour.
The 18-year-old pop star is currently in the middle of promoting his most recent album of the same name and rehearsing for his mammoth run of concerts but it seems his hectic schedule has taken a toll on his health.
Writing on his Twitter account, he revealed, "All the travel and the body finally broke down. Soo sick. Just gonna chill. #nofun (sic)"
Fans have since be tweeting get well soon messages to the singer, with one follower tweeting, "Get well soon #muchlove (sic)" Before getting sick. Justin had been boasting to his followers that his tour was going to be his best live shows yet.
In a series of tweets, he wrote, "#BELIEVEtour is gonna change the game. im hitting every city. doing interviews. hitting the stage. WE READY! ... we have magic. #believetour"
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Mix Tape: George Michael and The X Factor, George Clinton vs. Black Eyed Peas
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Gossip, Rumors, The Charts, Hip-Hop & Rap, Pop, R&B / Soul, iTunes,
-Will singer George Michael have a new career as a reality show judge? The former Wham singer was reportedly offered a deal by Simon Cowell to appear on the U.S. version of The X Factor.
-Aretha Franklin returned home earlier this week after undergoing surgery in Detroit. According to her cousin, the Queen of Soul -- who is rumored to have pancreatic cancer -- is hoping to be back "on stage, late spring or early summer."
-Train's "Soul Sister" was iTunes' best-selling single of the year. Katy Perry's "California Gurls" ended 2010 in second place while Eminem and Rihanna's "Love the Way You Lie" placed third on the list.
-Funk legend George Clinton has accused the Black Eyed Peas of illegal sampling. He is suing the group for using "(Not Just) Knee Deep" in remixed versions of their song "Shut Up."
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Aretha Franklin Urged by Doctors to Cancel Appearances
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Gossip, R&B / Soul,
At the “insistence” of her doctors, Aretha Franklin has canceled all of her upcoming appearances until May 2011.
A rep for the “Queen of Soul” made that announcement today without providing any other details about the singer’s health.
"Ms. Franklin is resting comfortably at home, but is very anxious to get back on the road to perform for her countless fans around the world," a statement read.
Just last week, the 68-year-old was released from a Detroit hospital where she had been receiving treatment for undisclosed reasons. It’s not known if Thursday’s news was in any way related to her stay.
"The award winning songstress sends her sincerest apologies to her loyal followers and colleagues for the canceled shows," her publicist added.
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Mix Tape: Billy Joel Tunes Hit Rock Band, T.I. Hit with Lawsuit
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Gossip, Performances, Release Dates, Upcoming Releases, Country, Hip-Hop & Rap, Pop, Rock,
-Plan on purchasing Rock Band 3? Then you'll have the ability to download a number of Billy Joel's hits. This is the first time the singer is allowing his music to be used in a video game.
-"The Time," the first single from The Black Eyed Peas' upcoming album, can be heard online courtesy of will.i.am. The Beginning will be released on November 30.
-Country Strong's Gwyneth Paltrow will be performing the title song from her upcoming movie at the Country Music Awards. Vince Gill will join her for the November 10 gig.
-T.I.'s problems keep mounting. The rapper is being sued by a concert promoter for failing to show up at a "Welcome Back Party" that was thrown in his honor after his last jail release.
-Divinyls singer Chrissy Amphlett has revealed she has breast cancer. The 51-year-old, best known for the song "I Touch Myself," was already battling multiple sclerosis at the time of her diagnosis.
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Mix Tape: Stone Temple Pilots Postpone Dates, Wyclef Jean Drops From Race
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Hip-Hop & Rap, Rock,
-Twelve dates on Stone Temple Pilot’s reunion tour have been postponed. It’s not known whether Scott Weiland’s strange behavior at recent Houston show has anything to do with the rescheduling.
-Wyclef Jean has officially taken his name out of the race for the presidency of Haiti. “This was not an easy conclusion to reach; but it is one that was thoughtfully made,” he stated.
-Singer Bret Michaels is scheduled to go back into surgery early next year. That is when he’ll have an “operable and treatable” hole his heart—something unrelated to his recent medical issues—repaired.
-Borat actor Sacha Baron Cohen has been tapped to play Freddie Mercury in an upcoming biopic about the band Queen. Filming should begin next year. Surviving band members—Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon—all support the project.
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LFO Singer Loses Battle with Leukemia
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Hip-Hop & Rap, Pop,
Rich Cronin, lead singer for the musical group LFO, passed away this week after a long health battle. He was 36 years old.
Rich, who penned the trio’s breakout hit “Summer Girls,” was diagnosed with leukemia in 2005. Despite a number of setbacks—including chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant, a stroke and a return of the disease—Cronin was able to perform again with his former band members last summer.
“He was so happy,” Brad Fischetti told EW about Rich’s return to the stage. Although the group had hoped to hit the road again later this year, Cronin found himself back in the hospital.
“We really became soulmates,” Brad recalled about their last tour together. “Devin [Lima] and I both realized how much we loved him, despite the differences we had in the past. In New York City at the Highline Ballroom, he thanked the crowd at the end of the show. I’ll always have that voice in my mind, because it was such a sincere thank you. Really, that’s the memory that’s sticking out in my brain.”
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Mix Tape: Biopic for Jerry Garcia, New Country Album for Darius Rucker
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Gossip, Upcoming Releases, Country, Jazz, Pop, Rock,
-A biopic about Jerry Garcia’s early years before the Grateful Dead is in the works. Topper Lilien adapted the screenplay based on Robert Greenfield’s book Dark Star.
-Color Me Badd’s Bryan Abrams was arrested last week in Hawaii after allegedly getting physical with his wife during an argument. The singer, who was booked on suspicion of harassment, was later released on his own recognizance.
-Jazz singer Al Jarreau has been moved out of intensive care after receiving treatment to correct a heart arrhythmia. His tour, which was temporarily halted last week, should resume next Tuesday in Germany.
-It looks like Darius Rucker is sticking with the country music scene. The former Hootie & the Blowfish singer plans to release his next solo album, Charleston, SC 1966, on October 12.
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Mix Tape: The Go-Go’s a No-Go, Matthew Morrison Going Solo
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Collaborations, Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Rumors, Upcoming Releases, Pop, R&B / Soul, Rock,
-A planned farewell tour for The Go-Go’s has been canceled. Guitarist Jane Wiedlin will need ACL replacement surgery after falling during a hike.
-Could Whitney Houston be pregnant? New pictures like these ones aren’t stopping the rumors.
-Glee‘s Matthew Morrison will be doing more than maintaining his hot abs this summer. He’ll also be recording on his first solo CD.
-Still own a record player? Well, you can soon add something to your vinyl collection. A recent jam session between Conan O’Brien and Jack White is going to be made available on that format.
-American Idol‘s Jason Castro is returning to TV. He’ll make a musical appearance in an upcoming episode of The Bold and the Beautiful.
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Bret Michaels Surprises Fans - and Doctors - with Idol Performance
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Performances, Videos, Rock,
If you were shocked to see Bret Michaels back up and performing on the American Idol finale, you weren’t the only one. According to the Poison frontman, his physicians were also kept out of the loop.
“The doctors, I didn’t tell them I was going to do this,” Michaels admitted to Us Weekly. “I never told them I was coming here. They’re going to find out in a few minutes!”
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