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Recap of the Top Stories of 2007 - Top Stories of Dec 2007

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For this holiday we will be looking back over to top stories from this past year.Here are the stories that caught the most attention in December.
 
 

Idol Sex Tape - Top Story of 07

Hecklerspray reports: Calm down; yes, there's apparently an American Idol sex tape about to hit the internet, but rest assured that you won't have to see Simon Cowell's bare todger flapping around like a torn blister in a windtunnel.

In fact it's a sex tape of Jessica Sierra, who we're told did moderately well at American Idol two years ago. And the sex tape isn't Jessica Sierra's only problem right now - that comes in the form of an arrest for intoxication and resisting arrest which violates her parole from the time she was arrested for battery and cocaine possession. 

But while Jessica Sierra faces the possibility of a lengthy jail sentence, we all get the sex tape to look forward to. And since we didn't even know who Jessica Sierra even was until about 10 seconds ago, it's basically going to be a video of an anonymous, slightly rough-looking woman having it off. We can't decide if that makes it better or worse, actually
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Secret Green Day Songs? - Top Story of 07

Contact Music reports: Rockers Green Day have prompted rumours of a secret side project, after fans realised new music released under the name FOXBORO HOT TUBS sounded remarkably like the band. 

The group are currently working on a follow-up to their 2004 disc, American Idiot, but the stark similarities in vocals between Green Day front man Billie Joe Armstrong and those on the Foxboro Hot Tubs' EP have got Internet blogs wondering whether the Holiday hitmakers have gone undercover to experiment with a new 1960s-inspired sound. [listen at http://www.myspace.com/foxborohottubs]

If Green Day are proven to be behind the Foxboro Hot Tubs, it would not be the first time they have released tracks under a pseudonym [Doesn't just about every emo/pop-punk singer these days try sound a bit like Billie Joe? The trick we hear is to hold your nostrils closed while singing. - More on the past secret release here]

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Britney A Sign of the Apocalypse? - Top Story of 07

Contact Music reports: "And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and decked with gold and precious stone and pearls, having in her hand a golden cup full of abominations, even the unclean things of her fornication." Is Revelation 17 about Britney Spears? Not likely, but Method Man thinks the poptart is a sign of the Apocalypse. 

Contact Music has the story" WU-TANG CLAN star METHOD MAN insists the moment BRITNEY SPEARS shaved her head signaled the end of the world. 

The rapper believes the Toxic star's decision to remove her hair earlier this year (07) marked a complete change in the music industry. He says, "The whole music industry is twisted on it's f**king head. And Britney Spears shaved her head - that's how I know the Apocalypse is coming."- more on this story

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Winehouse Arrested for Perversion - Top Story of 07

BBC reports: Singer Amy Winehouse has been released on bail after police arrested her in connection with an investigation into perverting the course of justice. 

Her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, 25, has been remanded in custody charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice. 

Mr Fielder-Civil, from Camden, north London, is due to appear in court next month to face the charge. He has also been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm.- [sorry couldn't resist that headline. more on the case is here] 

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Hawthorne Heights Death Drug Related - Top Story of 07

antiMusic reports: Hawthorne Heights guitarist Casey Calvert died due to the "acute combined effects of opiate, citalopram and clonazepam intoxication," according to the just-released results of an autopsy performed by the office of the chief medical examiner in Washington, D.C., according to an MTV Canada report. 

The guitarist was found dead on band's tour bus outside of a Washington DC club on November 24th. The MTV report also said that "the autopsy listed Calvert's death as accidental, though it added that it was brought on due to 'substance abuse.' Both citalopram (also known by the brand name Celexa) and clonazepam (also known by the brand names Klonopin and Rivotril) are prescription drugs."- more on this story

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Dan Fogelberg RIP - Top Story of 07

antiMusic reports: 70s and 80s softrock hitmaker Dan Fogelberg died after a three year battle with prostate cancer on Sunday. He was 56 years old. 

The multi-instrumentalist drew from a wealth of influences like folk, pop, classical, jazz, and bluegrass and enjoyed a string of hits that include 'Same Old Lang Syne', 'Leader of the Band,' "The Language of Love," "Lonely in Love," "Hard To Say," wedding favorite "Longer" and 'The Power of Gold'.

His official site broke the sad news on Sunday with the following message: "Dan left us this morning at 6:00am . He fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully at home in Maine with his wife Jean at his side. His strength, dignity, and grace in the face of the daunting challenges of this disease were an inspiration to all who knew him."
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Britney the Virgin Mary? - Top Story of 07

antiMusic reports: Remember last week when Method Man said that Britney was a sign of the apocalypse? He might be onto something. If this story pans out then God might just become angry enough to bring it on. Contact Music reports: 

BRITNEY SPEARS is in secret talks to play the VIRGIN MARY in a quirky retelling of the Nativity Story. U.S. reports suggest the troubled pop superstar is being considered for a part in new film Sweet Baby Jesus. 

Leaders of a Catholic group are outraged by claims BRITNEY SPEARS is in talks to play the Virgin Mary in a spoof movie. French producers want the troubled pop star to take the lead role in new film Sweet Baby Jesus - about a pregnant 19-year-old who goes into labour alone on Christmas Eve. And officials at America's Catholic League are appalled the single mother-of-two is up for the role.- [you have to click over to read the quote from the Catholic League head! It's a real classic. We're thinking of making up bumper stickers]

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Top Tours of 07 - Top Story of 07

antiMusic reports: You can just imagine Sting laughing as he sits in his castle counting his loot as he ponders his wisdom over ditching his lute and giving The Police reunion the green light. He's seeing a lot of green these days over the decision, as the tour has been named the top grossing tour of 2007 by Billboard Boxscore. As of the reporting cutoff date of Nov 13th Sting and company brought in a cool $212 million from the trek. 

Far less hyped, Genesis put on a reunion tour this year as well which grossed $129 million beating out boybander Justin Timberlake's $126.8 million drawing FutureSex LoveShow tour. 

Here is how the rest of top 10 came out according to Billboard: Kenny Chesney ($71.2 million), Rod Stewart ($70 million), Cirque Du Soleil's Delirium ($59.4 million), Roger Waters ($53.2 million), Tim McGraw/Faith Hill ($52.3 million), Christina Aguilera ($48.1 million) and Rascal Flatts ($41.6 million).

But it's not all good news as US concert attendance is down almost 20% this year. Wonder how much outrageous ticket prices have to do with this? More on that trend and this year in tour grosses- here

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Ike Turner RIP - Top Story of 07

antiMusic reports: Ike Turner who is often credited with helping craft the very first rock and roll song, 1951's "Rocket 88," died at his California home at the age of 76. Turner's biggest notoriety would come later when he paired with Tina Turner, both professionally and personally. 

Here is the report from Jam!: Ike Turner, whose role as one of rock's critical architects was overshadowed by his ogrelike image as the man who brutally abused former wife Tina Turner, died Wednesday at his home in suburban San Diego. He was 76. 

Turner died at his San Marcos home, Scott M. Hanover of Thrill Entertainment Group, which managed Turner's career, told The Associated Press. There was no immediate word on the cause of death, which was first reported by celebrity Web site TMZ.com.- more on this story

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Stoned Vehicle Pilot? Weiland Faces Year in Jail - Top Story of 07

SleazeRoxx.com reports: Scott Weiland was formally charged Wednesday (December 12) with driving under the influence of drugs and refusing a chemical test that is required by law, TMZ.com reports. As previously reported, the Velvet Revolver frontman -- who was arrested November 21 in Los Angeles -- will be arraigned Thursday in a court in Van Nuys, California. 

Weiland faces a "maximum penalty of one year county jail and a $1,000 fine, and a minimum penalty eight days in jail," in light of his prior conviction and refusal to take a drug test, Los Angeles City Attorney spokesman Frank Mateljan said in a statement, according to the site. He added that Weiland's car could be impounded for no more than 30 days. 

Earlier this month, the rock star's management issued a statement denying the driving-under-the-influence charge and said he had voluntarily taken a sobriety test. "Scott Weiland was recently involved in a minor accident in Los Angeles and denies he was driving under the influence," the statement read. "He voluntarily took a Breathalyzer test, which the defense believes registers well within the legal limit. He is anxious to get to court on December 13 and clear this matter up." 

Prior to the statement being released, TMZ.com posted a copy of the arrest report, which stated that Weiland was driving on a Los Angeles highway around 6:18 p.m. on November 21 when he was involved in a non-injury collision in which it was determined he was at fault. "While the police were investigating the traffic collision, Weiland exhibited signs of impairment," the report read. "The investigation officer administered a series of field sobriety tests to the driver, which he was unable to satisfactorily perform."- more on this story

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Zeppelin Reunion Setlist - Top Story of 07

antiMusic reports: It's been a long time since they rock-n-rolled but rock legends Led Zeppelin broke out a lot of fan favorites for their two hour and ten minute reunion show at London's O2 Arena on Monday night (December 10th). The band, singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones along with John Bonham's son Jason, got together for the first time in decades for a tribute concert for Ahmet Ertegun, the late head of Atlantic Records head that signed the group. 

Here is their setlit: 'Good Times, Bad Times', 'Ramble On', 'Black Dog', 'In My Time Of Dying', 'For Your Life, 'Trampled Under Foot', 'Custard Pie', Nobody's Fault But Mine', 'No Quarter', 'Since I've Been Loving You', 'Dazed And Confused', Stairway To Heaven', 'The Song Remains The Same', 'Misty Mountain Hop', 'Kashmir'. ** 'Whole Lotta Love', Rock And Roll'.

Will they carry on with a reunion tour? Even Robert Plant doesn't seem to know. According to Gigwise, Plant told the Sunday Times that "it wouldn't be such a bad idea to play together from time to time." He was quick to explain what he said later in the same interview, however, claiming that it was "somebody else inside me was saying that. "Not the bloke from Wolverhampton," he added. "The bloke from the land of the ice and snow, the bloke with his shirt unbuttoned down to his waist � and he can shut up. We're not having any more of that. It was great, but I've got to go down the highway now." - Read Billboard's review of the show

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Kevin DuBrow ODed - Top Story of 07

antiMusic reports: Quiet Riot singer Kevin DuBrow, who was found dead at his Las Vegas home last month, was found to have died of an accidental cocaine overdose. According to AP the Clark County coroner spokeswoman Samantha Charles confirmed the cause Monday after toxicology results were received Monday.

Dubrow was found dead November 25th at his Las Vegas home and an autopsy conducted the following day could not determine the cause of death pending toxicology tests. From an earlier report: Police say Dubrow had been dead for about six days before his body was discovered. Lori Lee Samson, Dubrow's fiancee, was the last person to see him alive. She says when days passed, she [k]new something was wrong.

Among the collection of memories, Lori Samson will forever save Dubrow's last words. "At 2:40 AM Monday he texted me 'I love you so much' ", Samson says. 

Read a statement from Original Quiet Riot bassist Kelly Garni - here

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Jay-Z Dropped? - Top Story of 07

antiMusic reports: Apparently Jay-Z is too greedy for Universal to hang on to. This according to what an unnamed source told the New York Daily News. We'll see how reliable this source turns out to be. In the meantime, Contact Music has the report: Rap mogul JAY-Z will reportedly be ditched by his Def Jam record company - because bosses are sick of his excessive demands. The star - real name Shawn Carter - was reportedly keen to leave his post as president of Def Jam, a subsidiary of Universal, in favour of a new contract at Columbia, but new rumours suggest his current label may drop him first. 

Rumours of a label change have been rife in the music industry after Jay-Z was reported to be unhappy with Def Jam following the appointment of producer/performer Jermaine Dupri as the president of their urban music division in February this year (07). 

But now the rapper could have the decision made for him as his contract with Universal is due to expire at the end of this month (Dec07) and negotiations for a renewal have so far proved unsuccessful.- more on this story

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Moz Speaks Out - Top Story of 07

antiMusic reports: Morrissey has issued a rather detailed statement via fansite True To You.net about the recent NME article that insinuated his was racist because of comments he made in an interview over his concern over immigration and it's impact on the UK and the loss of British culture (which incidentally was published before the latest immigrant riots in neighboring France). The UK music pub refused to apologize or retract the story and as a result Moz filed a lawsuit against them. 

Here is some of what he had to say in his statement (a link to the full text follows): On Friday of last week I issued writs against the NME (New Musical Express) and its editor Conor McNicholas as I believe they have deliberately tried to characterise me as a racist in a recent interview I gave them in order to boost their dwindling circulation. I abhor racism and oppression or cruelty of any kind and will not let this pass without being absolutely clear and emphatic with regard to what my position is. Racism is beyond common sense and I believe it has no place in our society.

To anyone who has shown or felt any interest in my music in recent times, you know my feelings on the subject and I am writing this to apologize unreservedly for granting an interview to the NME. I had no reason whatsoever to assume that they could be anything other than devious, truculent and unreliable. In the event, they have proven to be all three.- he goes into a lot more detail from here

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Zeppelin Discuss Continuing Reunion - Top Story of 07

AFP reports: Led Zeppelin could get together again for more projects after next week's long-awaited reunion gig, members of the iconic British rock band hinted in newly-published comments. 

Guitarist Jimmy Page recounted his excitement when they first played together in preparation for their reunion next Monday, and warned that the group should not wait too long or they will "need Zimmer frames." 

"I would like to keep this moving," he told Q music magazine's January edition, when asked if he would like to record some new material after the "one-off" concert at London's O2 Arena on Monday, December 10th. "I must say that after our initial get-together it was so exhilarating and fun that I did feel I would like to do more," he added. 

Bassist John Paul Jones added: "I guess the door has been left slightly ajar. We'll have to see how we feel about it afterwards. Everybody's got to really want to do it." [Before the link for more on this story we have an update to yesterday's story: The organizers of the Bonnaroo Festival have denied that Led Zeppelin and Metallica will headline the 2008 summer event.] 
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Church Vs Ozzy and KISS - Top Story of 07

Metal Underground reports: A crusade is looming as church groups prepare to take on heavy metal heavyweights poised to play in Wellington [New Zealand] over Easter. Wellington Pentecostal church Lifepoint says the lineup of bands � including former bat-biter OZZY OSBOURNE and KISS � are "not appropriate" and will have "negative influences" on the city during the two-day Rock2Wgtn festival on March 22 and 23. 

They plan to lobby other church groups and will look at taking their concerns to Wellington City Council. "It's not appropriate from our angle of things," said pastor Karen Crawshaw. 

"I don't think we can force our views on others but at the same time we think it's a very negative influence on our city. [Would they be acceptable if Ozzy and KISS played with snakes in the middle of their shows, spoke in tongues and drank poison? Gene has the tongue thing handled.- more on this story

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