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Report for 11/16/06

Picks of the Day

Before we get to today's news here are our picks of the day featuring our latest reviews and the song of the day to listen to while reading today's report!

Song: Sparta - "Taking Back Control" video

Best of 06: Hank Williams III

Reviews: The Who | The Pogues | Lyrics Born | On The Last Day | Grave Digger

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GNR Defy The Law

KNAC reports: BW&BK is reporting Wed's GNR show in Toronto was set to go the distance, fines or no fines: In spite of the standard 11 PM curfew at the Air Canada Centre, Guns N' Roses planned to take the stage (November 15th) at 10:30 PM and perform a 2-hour set. Any fines inflicted on the band for breaking the venue's curfew will be absorbed by the band.

In related news, in regards to the release of the band's long-awaited Chinese Democracy album (rumored to be available next week), Universal Music Canada has stated, "We have no indication that a Guns N' Roses record will be released this year." [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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OT: OJ Murder Plot

hecklerspray reports: Imagine for a second that you're a celebrity who'd stood trial for the murder of your ex-wife and her friend. Now, instead of quietly trying to get on with your life, what's the single most guff-headed thing you could possibly do?

Chances are you're currently thinking "Well hecklerspray, I'd imagine the single most guff-headed thing to do in the wake of my murder trial would be to write a book about how the murders would have been different if I'd have carried them out." And you'd be correct, only OJ Simpson has beaten you to it - the massively ill-advised book If I Did It, where OJ Simpson precisely details exactly how he'd have murdered his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman it if was him that got to do it, will be published in a couple of weeks. And, just for the Americans that can't read, OJ Simpson is going to go over the bones of the book in a televised interview with Fox later on this month.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Korn Fraud?

blabbermouth.net reports: KORN lead singer Jonathan Davis was reportedly sued in Los Angeles Superior Court two weeks ago by a former business associate alleging fraud and breach of contract. The lawsuit is demanding damages of $250,000, costs of the lawsuit, attorney's fees, and punitive damages "in an amount equal to nine times the compensatory damages awarded." The lawsuit further alleges, "On or about December 10, 2005, Defendant Jonathan Davis and Plaintiff entered into a valid, binding written contract to settle [a previous case], brought by Arthur Rosenblatt against Jonathan Davis in the Los Angeles Superior Court. �. Arthur Rosenblatt, a collector of criminal artefacts, sued Davis, a former mortuary science student, and his associates, in June 2004 for about $4 million in a 12-count lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, related to a failed attempt to open a museum, according to Reuters.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Aiken Soap

MTV reports: Clay Aiken will guest on a holiday-themed episode of the NBC soap "Days of Our Lives" December 22. The singer will perform "Everything I Have" from A Thousand Different Ways, as well as the Christmas classic "O Holy Night," which appeared on his album Merry Christmas With Love.[see full story for more music news]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Cheese Sells

E! reports: With the Country Music Association Awards airing last week, the latest pop chart was supposed to be a Nashville-happy affair. Instead, the latest installment in Now That's What I Call Music! and Josh Groban's Awake rode in ahead of Keith Urban, Sugarland and a surging Carrie Underwood.

For the week ended Sunday, Now! 23 took the top spot, selling nearly 337,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The collection features such recent hits as Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous," Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack," Jessica Simpson's "A Public Affair" and Kenny Chesney's "Summertime." (Chesney, who claimed the top CMA Award for Entertainer of the Year, also saw his Road & The Radio shoot up 34 spots to 90).[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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MP3.com Gets Back

AP reports: MP3.com is reopening its servers, nearly a decade after it helped usher in the online music era by letting largely unknown bands submit files for computer users to download. 

The site, acquired by San Francisco-based CNET Networks Inc. in 2003, has recently undergone a redesign. Relaunched officially on Tuesday, the site now offers up to 100 megabytes of storage space for audio tracks and unlimited space for videos, free of charge. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Snoop Your Dogg

TMZ reports: Can your bowwow drop it like its hot? Snoop Dogg thinks so, and he wants your pup to join the Doggpound. Just in time for the holidays, Snoop is rolling out his own line of pet clothing. You can G up your pooch with a Doggfather hoodie or an animal print Faux Fur Coat (just don't let PETA catch you with a real one!). 

Of course, there has to be a little West Coast vs. East Coast flavor to this whole thing, as Snoop's doggy wear will be competing with the likes of the Notorious D.O.G. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Page Plans CD

blabbermouth.net reports: BBC Radio interviewed Jimmy Page, who attended LED ZEPPELIN's UK Music Hall Of Fame induction ceremony London's Alexandra Palace. Also present were members of the Bonham family (Patricia and Deborah). Page mentions plans to record some new material next year: "I'm going to start up in the New Year. It's an album that I need to get out of my system... there's a good album in there and it's ready to come out." [see full story for more including a link to listen to the interview]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Motorhead Kids Soccer

blabbermouth.net reports: BBC News reports that a Lincoln, England boys soccer team has won a sponsorship coup with a difference after striking a deal with MOTÖRHEAD. The Greenbank under-10s B team have the internationally renowned band's name on their shirts along with the band's motif - a skull named Snaggletooth. The North Hykeham team also run out to the band's famous "Ace of Spades" track. 

Team manager Gary Weight said the deal came about as he used to know lead singer Lemmy. "It was from a bizarre idea one evening. I sent an email off to them and they came back and said it was a great idea.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Jacko Disappoints

pr-inside reports: MICHAEL JACKSON returned to the stage at a starstudded World Music Awards in London last night (15NOV06), but only managed to sing a few lines of his hit WE ARE THE WORLD.

Jackson was at the event to collect a Diamond Award for selling more than 100 million albums. But what was billed as a spectacular comeback for the world's biggest star fell flat. Fans outside the Earls Court venue were left fuming when Jackson failed to greet them and then revealed he wouldn't be performing[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Solo OutKast

pr-inside reports: OUTKAST star BIG BOI has started work on a solo album - but insists bandmate ANDRE '3000' BENJAMIN will play a part on the record.

The HEY YA pair were rumoured to have fallen out - claims they furiously deny - but Boi is determined to have his partner on the album, which is due out next year (07).He says, "I'm going to try and keep it in-house." And Boi assures Outkast fans they will not be disappointed with the forthcoming record, saying, "You're going to get something from every genre, every funk, beat, loop, horn, whistle.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Godsmack Soiled

TuneLab reports: SOiL will hit the road with Godsmack and Shinedown for the following dates next month:

December 1st in University Park, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center
December 2nd in Pittsburgh, PA @ Peterson Events Center
December 3rd in Pikeville, KY @ Eastern Kentucky Expo Center
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Red Hot Dates

TuneLab reports: The Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced the first dates for their upcoming tour. Dates are as follows:

January 12th in Oklahoma City, OK @ Cox Business Services Center
January 13th in Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
January 15th in St. Louis, MO @ Scottrade Center
January 17th in Nashville, TN @ Gaylord Entertainment Center
January 20th in Cincinnati, OH @ U.S. Bank Arena[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Cradle of Filth Lose Drummer

blabbermouth.net reports: Former CRADLE OF FILTH/AT THE GATES drummer Adrian Erlandsson has issued the following update:

"It's finally offical, I have parted ways with CRADLE OF FILTH. To concentrate on all other interesting musical projects that I have going at the moment.

"The main one is NEMHAIN. We have just filmed a video for the song called 'Ana' so keep your eyes open for that. The music in NEMHAIN is very different to the other stuff that I have been in the past but it lies very close to bands that I grew up listening to, like RAMONES, MOTÖRHEAD. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Mastodon Converge on US With More Shows

SMN reports: More dates have been released for MASTODON's tour with CONVERGE and PRIESTESS:

January 26 - Ft Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
January 27 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
January 28 - St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Landing
January 30 - Tallahassee, FL @ Beta Bar
January 31 - Athens, GA @ 40 Watt Club
February 1 - Knoxville, TN @ Blue Cat's
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