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Report for 04/25/06

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Britney Snubs Kfed

Contact Music reports: BRITNEY SPEARS has sparked further reports her marriage to KEVIN FEDERLINE is in trouble, after she failed to attend his album listening party on Friday (21APR06). The couple and their seven-month-old son SEAN PRESTON arrived in Las Vegas, Nevada, last week (ends21APR06), ahead of aspiring rapper Federline's gig at the Pure nightclub at the Caesar's Palace. Local newspaper the Las Vegas Review Journal reports the couple were spotted arguing in Caesar's Nero restaurant ahead of Federline's bash and Spears retired to their hotel suite in tears.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Lennon Speaks... from the Grave

antiMusic reports: There are plenty of gullible morons in the world willing to fork over $9.95 to hear what John Lennon might have to say from the grave. Monday night's pay-per-view exploitation, oops special grossed close to $8 million according to the Reuters. And what did Mr. Lennon (or the show producers) wish to (have Lennon) say to the world 26 years after his death? "Peace ... The Message is Peace." 

"Tell Paul his new album sucks" was leading the pool here at antiMusic. But Lennon still wants to talk about peace. Or at least that's what the producers said they captured with an EVP (the voice of a spirit captured on tape). Reuters reports, "The show's organisers said psychic Joe Power's voice feed went dead for a few seconds and the message was found on it when the tape of the voice feed was played back." As the profits Penn and Teller (well one of them at least) once said, we'll believe it when we read this headline "Psychic wins lottery". But if you really really care to learn more about this sham.. er special, click the full story link. 
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Alice in Clubs

antiMusic reports: Alice in Chains may be coming to a club near you. The band featuring guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Inez and drummer Sean Kinney with new vocalist William DuVall will hit five music clubs across the US next month before heading over seas for a series of festivals. 

5/18 - West Hollywood, CA - The Roxy 
5/19 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues 
5/21 - Chicago, IL - Metro 
5/22 - Boston, MA - Avalon 
5/23 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Fit Fiddy

MTV reports: In an unlikely pairing, 50 Cent will appear on daytime talk show "The View" to discuss what may be an even more unlikely topic: kids and nutrition. The rapper will join fitness guru Jorge Cruise on Friday's episode[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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CSNY Tour

antiMusic reports: Billboard is report that Crosby Stills Nash & Young will kick off their first tour in four years on July 6 near Philadelphia. Billboard says to expect a 35 date tour to run through September. Dubbed "The Freedom of Speech" tour, speech will be the only thing that's free because these aging hippies may denounce American capitalism but they sure embrace their fan's money. The best seats in the house will run you between $175-$250 George Washingtons. Wonder if W plans to attend? [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Phil Walden RIP

AP reports: Phil Walden, the Capricorn Records founder who launched the careers of Otis Redding and the Allman Brothers Band, has died after a long battle with cancer, a family friend said Monday. He was 66.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Street Lit

Gigwise reports: Snoop Dogg is busy writing his debut novel which is expected to hit the shelves this autumn.

The rap giant is penning 'Love Don't Live Here No More' which chronicles a California man's life in the hip-hop world. 

It's the first in a series of �street-lit' books Snoop � real name Calvin Broadus � is planning on writing. [Chapt 4. The ho came all up on my grill so I smacked her ass.. she said, "you a good pimp". see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Jacko Chateau

Gigwise reports: Wacky pop star Michael Jackson is reportedly on the verge on splashing out on a Swiss Chateau.

Wacko Jacko is in currently in talks to purchase the £4million Chateau Gutsch that features 31 rooms and it's very own cable car linking it to the city if Lucerne.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Ivor Who?

Gigwise reports: Coldplay have received three nominations at this year's Ivor Novello Awards for their album �Speed Of Sound'.

They lead 2006's list of nominees that includes Arctic Monkeys, Gorillaz, KT TUnstall, Kaiser Chiefs, Robbie Williams and James Blunt. [What no nominations for Clay Aiken?? Robbery!! A Sham! Coldplay were locked out of the Johnny T Bilwalker Awards however, but still have high hopes for the George E George Vandevelde nominations to pad their collection of worthless awards. see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Bling Sucks

hecklerspray reports: Think hip-hop and you think bling: wealthy young black men driving purple Lamborghinis stuffed with bitches and/or hoes dripping with diamonds. And LL Cool J has had enough of it.

Ditching his furry Kangol hat, or whatever it is he wears these days, LL Cool J has decided to take a stand and urge his fans to be more prudent with their money. Excessive spending on unnecessary fripperies is wack, says LL Cool J, while conserving your assets by placing them in a number of low-risk fixed interest investments is fly to the motherf***ing max. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Yellowcyst

MTV reports: Yellowcard frontman Ryan Key has been battling vocal-cord ailments for nearly six months � and he's finally given up fighting.

On Monday (April 24), YC's label, Capitol Records, released a statement saying the band has been forced to postpone a string of early summer gigs because Key has been diagnosed with a cyst on his cords, an ailment that requires surgery.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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No PC Needed To Be Sued by RIAA

KNAC reports: A Rockmart, GA family is being sued for illegal music file sharing, despite the fact that they don't even own a computer.

After being shown a copy of the court filing, Walls said he found the whole thing bewildering.

"I don't understand this," Walls said. "How can they sue us when we don't even have a computer?" [Can the family counter sue the RIAA for filing a frivolous lawsuit? two words: tort reform. see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Pistols May Reunite

punkbands reports: The official John Lydon website recently posted a lengthy interview with the Sex Pistols frontman that addresses a number of issues. Among the things discussed were the version of the band's history publicised by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on their induction night (which Lydon disputes), a possible lifetime achievement award from the British Music Awards, and the rumours of a Japanese tour.

...I'd like to do one gig in Japan, live TV, and not bother with a whole tour because there's no need for it. And I've got too many other things to do. All of us have other work obligations now. Steve and his radio and whatever, and that's important, you know? We would do a gig for fun. For fun. And funds! (laughs) I like my fun funded! And you can quote me on that! (laughs) 

Like I said, it would be a possibility if it's one gig with a possible TV broadcast. Then it's special. It would be like a thank you present. Any other way, no. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Fat Jokes

Day in Rock reports: Say what you want about Fat Wreck being a crap label and all but they do have a sense of humor. They took to their website in a parody of the recent leaked email exchange from Victory's president and Apple's CEO. Here is a taste... 

Fat Mike to Bill Gates� Dear Bill, Can I call you Bill? I doubt this will ever get through to you because of all the absurd corporate policies that mire your dated company. Here goes nothin'�

As the part-owner of the 39th biggest independent label I felt that it would be prudent for us to open up a dialog and proctor a mutually beneficial business plan that involves our two companies. After all Bill, we are talking about the 39th biggest independent punk label here. We don't just peddle CDs and LPs at Fat Wreck Chords, we commodify the underground.[see full story and punkbands will hook you up with the full prank]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Killswitch Boyband?

Rockdirt reports: Opeth frontman Mikael Akerfeldt spoke with Australia's Time Off magazine, where he sounded off on today's music scene. "Most of the bands today, I don't really like them," he said. "When I grew up it was like heresy to compare Killswitch Engage and whatever you got going with [Iron] Maiden and [Judas] Priest. Especially in America, it seems to be a little trend-goin'... it's corporate business. The bands feel manufactured, almost like boy bands with guitars.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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