Jacko Denies Kiddie Porn Reports
E! reports: Jackson's lead defense attorney, Thomas Mesereau, took to the airwaves Tuesday and issued a statement declaring that news reports about photos allegedly seized from Neverland Ranch are false. 

Mesereau didn't specify what the photos featured; however, his statement came following a report on Los Angeles radio station KFI that several of the pictures featured a naked boy or boys. The station cited unnamed sources in its report. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

Lennon Killer Up For Parole
Herald Sun reports: JOHN Lennon's murderer will be eligible for parole next month. 

Mark Chapman, who shot the Beatle dead in New York, will face a parole board hearing. Chapman, 49, was denied parole in 2002 on the ground that it would undermine the seriousness of his crime. 

He was sentenced to 20 years' jail after shooting Lennon in the back as the musician returned to his block of flats, near Central Park, on December 8, 1980. Lennon was with his wife, Yoko Oko, when he has murdered. She has opposed Chapman's release in the past. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

Nipplegate Fines
antiMUSIC reports: 20 CBS stations will have to pay a combined $550,000 fine for Janet Jackson's Super Bowl halftime nipple flash. The pop singer bared her breast during the finale of her special halftime performance. Now the CBS stations will have to pay the price. 

Only the stations directly owned by CBS were fined by the Federal Communications Commission. The 200-plus affiliates escaped the $27,500 that the 20 CBS owned stations have been ordered to pay. CBS is owned by Viacom Inc., which also owns MTV networks which produced the halftime special. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

Stapps Hopes For Reunion
Rockdirt reports: Although Scott Stapp is in the midst of launching his solo career, the singer has not ruled out a future Creed reunion. "I think me and [guitarist] Mark [Tremonti] together are way better than we are individually," asserts Scott. "As far as I'm concerned, the door is always open. If he's ever wanting to get back together, I'm sure that's a definite reality and possibility."- Click Here for the Full Story 

Ozzy Gagged For Charity
Blabbermouth reports: World Entertainment News Network is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne has poked fun at his reputation as a foul-mouthed rocker by appearing gagged in an advertisement for a British television charity event Children In Need. 

The BLACK SABBATH singer is rendered silent by tape covering his mouth in the sketch, while his wife Sharon promises viewers Osbourne will raise funds by abstaining from swearing for 24 hours. 

However, as soon as Sharon makes the pledge, Osbourne rips off the tape and is partially censored as he screams, "No swear f**king words? You've got to be f**king joking. 

"I'm the Prince of Darkness � they expect me to f**king swear." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

Zetro Explains Exodus
Blabbermouth reports: Former EXODUS frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza has broken his silence with regards to his departure from the group. In the following statement � sent excusively to BLABBERMOUTH.NET � Zetro explains his reasons for leaving EXODUS [excerpt] "I am the sole provider for my family, before ever stepping back in full-time to the band. But I still had to work full-time at my job to support my family. And not to mention taking care of my family and the obligations of being a father. 

"My family will always come first. And after my family, my job which pays all the bills was second on my list. And unfortunately my music had to become number three. 

"Now understand that 15 years ago, when I had no family, EXODUS was my job, it was number one in my life. A lot has changed in my life since then, and rejoining, and now� And now I must say that these three things have run its course... I'm sorry, but I can only do the first two.[see full story link for the entire statement]- Click Here for the Full Story 

DVD Rage
Blabbermouth reports: German power metallers RAGE have announced more details about their upcoming DVD and live album, "From the Cradle to the Stage", due on November 15 via SPV Records. "From the Cradle to the Stage" will be issued in standard jewel case (double live CD � featuring a bonus track), super king-size jewel case (double DVD) and a limited-edition digipack, including the double live CD and double DVD. The first DVD will contain the complete RAGE concert recorded on January 25, 2004 in Bochum, Germany, while the second disc will feature a 50-minute history of the band, including a lot of early footage, a "making of" segment, two studio documentaries, four extra live songs spanning various phases of the group's career, and all 11 of the band's promotional video clips. More than five hours of material will be included on the double DVD package. [see full story for more Rage news]- Click Here for the Full Story 

Megadeth Tour 
Blabbermouth reports: MEGADETH have released the venue information for their upcoming "Blackmail The Universe" North American tour. Support at all dates is expected to come from the Los Angeles-based quintet EARSHOT and an as-yet-unannounced third act. The tour is currently shaping up as follows: 

Oct. 23 - Reno, NV @ Reno Hilton
Oct. 24 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint
Oct. 25 - Anaheim, CA @ The Grove
Oct. 26 - San Diego, CA @ 4th and B
Oct. 28 - San Francisco, CA @ Warfield
Oct. 29 - Los Angeles, CA @ Wiltern/Greek Theatre 
[see full story for more dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Spector Indictment Expected
MTV reports: Legendary producer Phil Spector has been ordered to appear in court on Monday for what his lawyer thinks will be an indictment by a secret grand jury for the 2003 shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

New Found Journey?
MTV reports: In an affront to eardrums everywhere, New Found Glory bassist Ian Grushka has posted his cover of Journey's "Faithfully" on the band's Web site. The warbling Grushka is accompanied by Reggie and the Full Effect keyboardist James DeWees. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

Green Day Movie?
MTV reports: Just as the Who turned their classic rock opera Tommy into a movie, Green Day are considering bringing their just-released American Idiot to the big screen. 

"We've definitely been talking about someone writing a script for it, and there's been a few different names that have been thrown at us," singer Billie Joe Armstrong said last week. "It sounds really exciting, but for right now it's just talk."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Robert Downey Pop Star?
Reuters reports: Robert Downey Jr. is stepping up to the mike with a solo recording deal at Sony Classical. 

The label will release an as-yet-untitled album by singer-songwriter-pianist Downey on Nov. 23. 

The collection will feature eight original pop compositions by the actor. He also will perform covers of "Smile" by Charlie Chaplin (who was portrayed by Downey in the 1992 film "Chaplin," for which the actor received an Academy Award nomination) and Yes' "Your Move." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

Imagine him touring with Weiland. 

Kreator Set Release
Kreator Terrorzone reports: The long awaited new Kreator album will be called " Enemy of God " ! Release dates will be Jannuary 10th (Europe and South America ) and January 11th. (North America). The limited edition will come with a bonus DVD wich contains a making of and video clips. [see full story for tracklisting and more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

Cannibal Corpse Tour Still On
Cannibal Corpse reports: There have been rumours going around that, due to a broken ankle, the current European Cannibal Corpse tour and upcoming US tour have been cancelled. 

We would like to point out that this is NOT true. Nobody has broken his ankle and no shows have been cancelled.- Click Here for the Full Story 

Elliott Smith DVD
Aversion reports: An archival DVD will come out hot on the heels of Elliott Smith's final album. 

Elliott Smith: Olympia, Washington digs up a 1999 performance at Olypmia's Yo-Yo a Go Go festival. The 40-minute set was filmed before Smith's Figure 8 (DreamWorks) was released, and features Smith playing without a backing band. 

The DVD is set to hit stores Nov. 30 from HiQi Media; Smith's final studio album, From a Basement on the Hill, is set for an Oct. 19 release from Anti- Records. [see full story for tracklisting]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Street Dogs Land DRT Deal
Punkbands reports: Ex-Dropkick Murphys group Street Dogs apparently jumped the gun a few weeks ago when they said they signed to SideOneDummy�it turns out, they've actually decided to ink a deal with DRT Entertainment and have started their own imprint label, Brass Tacks Records. The band's next album should be out in January, but right now you can catch them live with Flogging Molly through the end of October. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

Labels Making A Killing From Downloads?
tinfoil music reports: Record labels are now making more per track with digital music downloads then they are on CDs in stores. Because of this, the minimal margins that a digital music service makes on each track will most likely cause a serious shake down on the digital music industry in five years. 

Figures from Apple's US iTunes state that about 62 cents or more go to the record companies while only 4 cents go to support the company selling the music, in this case iTunes. This leaves about 8 cents for the music publisher. 

It is also now known that with digital music over CDs, the record companies have doubled their share of the royalties even though the manufacturing cost has gone to almost nothing for digital downloads. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Coheed And Cambria Expand Tour
Digital Noise reports: A number of new dates have been added to the upcoming Coheed And Cambria tour. 

Dates are as follows:
October 9th - Richmond, VA @ Canal Club
October 14th - Montreal, QC @ La Sala Rossa
October 31st - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
November 2nd - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
November 5th - Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
November 6th - San Diego, CA @ SOMA
November 8th - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
[more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

Himsa DVD
Digital Noise reports: Himsa have set January 25th as the release date for their upcoming live DVD titled "You've Seen Too Much". 

The DVD will contain the band's recent performance at Graceland in Seattle, WA, as well as behind the scenes footage and the uncensored videos[more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Stones To Rock Wembley
Ananova reports: The Rolling Stones are to tour again - and will be the first band to play the new Wembley Stadium. 

The veteran rockers will hit the road in 2006 and will make history with the final gig at the £750million venue in North London. 

A stadium source told The Sun: "The Stones are determined to tour again in 2006. 

"They will warm up in Toronto and have their homecoming at Wembley. It has been planned so they will be the first band to play at the new stadium. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

Elton Almost Ready To Retire
Ananova reports: Elton John has hinted he wants to retire from touring - so he can spend more time with boyfriend David Furnish. 

The 57-year-old has admitted he is struggling to keep up with his gruelling world tours and says he is starting to think about taking life easy reports Femalefirst. 

Elton, who is contracted to perform 75 concerts over the next three years at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, confessed: "I'm not going to be like The Who and do a farewell tour for the next 15 years, but I am finding it harder, emotionally, to stay on the road. 

"There will come a time when my lifestyle has to change. Why I'm still trying to prove something to myself, I don't know. I have a lovely private life with David but we don't spend enough time together." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

Hunting the horny backed toad?
 
 

DMB Live Series
liveDaily reports: Dave Matthews Band has selected its Dec. 8, 1998 performance at the Centrum in Worcester, MA, as the first installment of its new live series. Releases in the series will be available as two-disc sets or as digital downloads, according to an announcement from the group. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

Sparta Plot Tour
liveDaily reports: Sparta--which spent much of the summer opening for Incubus--gets top billing during a fall tour of the North American club circuit. 

The group's month-long itinerary kicks off in early November; venues for several stops were still pending at press time. 

Further Seems Forever, Copeland and Sunshine will hold down the tour's opening slots. [see full story for more including dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Ray Charles Tribute To Air on CBS.
press release reports: [As previously reported, here is the official press release] Music superstars Mary J. Blige, Kenny Chesney, Al Green, Elton John, Norah Jones, B.B. King, Reba McEntire, Usher and Stevie Wonder are among the artists set to perform on GENIUS: A NIGHT FOR RAY CHARLES, a new entertainment special, taped at Staples Center in Los Angeles, to be broadcast Friday, Oct. 22 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. 

Actor Jamie Foxx ("Ray," "Collateral") will host the all-star tribute to Ray, whose many hits in R&B, pop, country and rock have influenced many of yesterday's and today's biggest artists. Mos Def, Quincy Jones and Bruce Willis will be among the stars giving special introductions to the musical performances. 

During the concert extravaganza, the many artists who have been influenced by Ray will take the stage to celebrate the "genius" of America's own music and cultural hero. Beloved songs that will be performed on the special include "Georgia On My Mind," "Hit the Road Jack," "Night Time is the Right Time," "I Can't Stop Lovin' You" and "Unchain My Heart," among others. Video clips of Ray's long and varied career will be interspersed with clips from the upcoming feature film "Ray," in which host Jamie Foxx portrays the American legend. The film opens Oct. 29.

 Tickets to the Oct. 8 taping of the special on are now on sale to the public through Ticketmaster. - Click Here for the Full Story 

Extreme Makeover Hairband Edition
press release reports: CINDERELLA frontman TOM KEIFER will help make a fan's dream come true on the next episode of "Extreme Makeover" airing on ABC September 30th 8/7c. Tom helps a fan write a song and there will be some clips of Cinderella videos. Cinderella had a string of platinum and multi-platinum records in the 80s and early 90s. Hits included "Shake Me," "Nobody's Fool," and "Don't Know What You've Got (Till It's Gone)," among others. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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