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Report for 9/15/05
Tupac Case Reopened
Gigwise reports: An unsolved shooting involving Tupac Shakur at a studio in New York has been reopened by police who believe it is connected to the rappers death.

The incident took place at the Quad Studios in 1994 when Shakur was shot fives times in the lobby of the building after being invited to the studio to record.
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Britney Spawns
AP reports: Britney Spears has given birth to a baby boy, Us Weekly reported. The baby was born Wednesday by Caesarean section at the Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center in California, the magazine said.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Bright Eyes Vs Clear Channel
Aversion reports: One thing you can say about Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst: He's a man of values.

Bright Eyes was scheduled to play Nov. 12 at The Pagent in St. Louis. After discovering an unnamed link between the venue and radio/concert promotions mega-corporation Clear Channel, Oberst pulled the plug on the show. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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KISS Boxing Inc
Blabbermouth reports: Los Angeles-based BBKO Ltd. has officially announced the active participation of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons as co-managing director of the company. BBKO is a 21st-century boxing venture that seeks to broaden the sport beyond its traditional ring by infusing it with equally hard-hitting entertainment. The company was originally co-founded, and its business plan developed, by Simmons prior to its July 2005 acquisition by Orbit Brands Corporation. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Unearth Update
Blabbermouth reports: UNEARTH frontman Trevor Phipps has posted the following message on the group's official web site:

"The headlining run and the SLIPKNOT tour will be our last two tours for a long time. We will go into writing hibernation this winter and record a new record this coming spring.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Cheap Leppard
BW&BK reports: DEF LEPPARD have lined up a string of dates in October that will be supported by CHEAP TRICK.

The dates are:

October
21 at Borgata Casino in Atlantic City, NJ
23 at Palace in Detroit, MI
24 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Illuminati Deal
BW&BK reports: Liquor And Poker Music have inked a deal with Toronto boogie rock trio THE ILLUMINATI. This Thursday, Sept. 15, The Illuminati will play Liquor and Poker?s inaugural CMJ showcase, which will take place at The Continental in New York City. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Bon Jovi Dates
BW&BK reports: Earlier today, BON JOVI announced the first batch of dates for their upcoming Have A Nice Day World Tour. They are: 

November
2 - Des Moines, IA - Wells Fargo Arena
4 - Chicago, IL - United Center
8 - Cleveland, OH - Gund Arena
9 - Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Cursed Dates
The PRP reports: Cursed and Mare have booked a few warm-up dates before embarking on their previously announced Canadian run with Converge, here's the schedule:
September 15th Syracuse, NY - Westcott Community Centre
September 16th Pittsburgh, PA - Roboto Project
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Ozzy Whipped
OzzyHead reports: David Priest of OnTrackMagazine.com recently interviewed Zakk Wylde. Here is an excerpt of his interview:

OT: So are you gonna pursue writing with [Ozzy] and recording with him again?

Zakk: Um yeah, I mean the bottom line is, with Oz, he makes the calls, he's the boss, you know what I mean? Whenever he tells me to jump, I ask, �how high?' With us it's real easy, Sharon calls Barbara Ann, my wife, and goes, �Tell the idiot to be down at rehearsals on Wednesday.' �What time?' �Tell him to be there at 1 O'clock.'[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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10 Years Free
Total Assault reports: 10 Years has a free track available at iTunes. Click the full story link download "Through The Iris". The new album, The Autumn Effect, is in stores now. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Blink Cast
FMQB reports: MTV.com reports that Blink-182's Mark Hoppus is launching a 20-minute bi-weekly podcast series called Hi, My Name Is Mark, which will be found on the Apple Web site.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Tenacious Benefit
FMQB reports: A pair of new Hurricane Katrina relief concerts have been announced, one on either end of the continent. In Los Angeles, Tenacious D will bring together their famous friends for another benefit show, similar to the tsunami concert held earlier this year. According to the Foo Fighters' email newsletter, the Concert For Katrina Relief will take place at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on September 22.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Billboard Awards
Reuters reports: The 2005 Billboard Music Awards will be held December 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The two-hour show will be telecast live on the Fox network at 8 p.m. ET and tape-delayed for the Pacific time zone.[see
full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Cassidy Murder Charge
AP reports: A judge reinstated a first-degree murder charge against rapper Cassidy in connection with an April ambush shooting that left one person dead and two wounded.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Baby Seal
AP reports: Heidi Klum has named her newborn son after her Grammy-winning husband, Seal, and her father. 

Henry Guenther Ademola Dashtu Samuel was born Monday in Los Angeles, the couple announced Wednesday on Klum's German-language Web site.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Gwar Tour
siN's metal news reports: More shows have been added to the upcoming GWAR, DEVILDRIVER, A DOZEN FURIES and MENSREA tour of the U.S. and Canada. Dates are as follows:

October 7 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
October 8 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
October 9 - Montreal, QUE @ Club Soda
[see full story for more dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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More Opeth Support
siN's metal news reports: FIREBALL MINISTRY and INTO ETERNITY will be opening on different legs on OPETH's upcoming headlining tour.[see full story for dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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As I Lay Dying Artist of the Year
Metal Blade Newsletter reports: As I Lay Dying just won the Artist of the Year award at this year's San Diego Music Awards. We can't lie... this comes as a total surprise to us, especially when you consider the tough competition we were up against. But then again, considering the award was voted on by you the fans, and considering that As I Lay Dying has the best fans in the world, maybe it's not a surprise after all. Thanks to all of you for the love and support you have given us. As always, we couldn't do it without you.....Love AILD- Click Here for the Full Story 

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98 Defeat
E! reports: As a member of 98 Degrees, Justin Jeffre sold nearly 10 million albums. As a candidate for mayor of Cincinnati, he got 708 votes.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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