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Report for 03/13/06

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Gay Idol Lawsuit

TMZ reports: Former "American Idol" finalist Mario Vasquez is facing accusations that he tried to masturbate in front of a male employee in a bathroom on the set of the hit show in February 2005. Shortly thereafter, Vasquez mysteriously dropped out of "Idol," citing personal reasons. 

According to the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by TMZ, Vazquez allegedly "sexually harassed" Magdaleno Olmos, assistant accountant for Fremantle Media, the company that produces American Idol. 

In the lawsuit, Olmos claims "Vazquez stared lasciviously, smiled lasciviously and on one occasion followed him into a bathroom ... knocked on the door of the plaintiff's stall and made eye contact through the space in the stall door." [it gets worse but you'll have to see the full story for the sickening details.] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Snoop Drug Bust

hecklerspray reports: The police must throw a happy little party when they hear that Snoop Dogg is coming to town, because chances are they'll get to arrest him at some point - just like how Swedish police officers got to arrest Snoop Dogg on a drugs bust earlier today.

Details are a little vague at the moment, but it seems as if Snoop Dogg and a young lady were arrested for suspected narcotics use when a car they were travelling in was stopped in Stockholm last night. Snoop and his friend were detained for four hours by Swedish police overnight and 'body samples' were taken and sent away for testing. It's thought that the Swedish police determined that Snoop Dogg was under the influence of drugs by looking at his eyes and watching how he moved, although an equally good plan would have probably been to just listen to any Snoop Dogg song ever recorded, basically putting two and two together and arresting Snoop Dogg on the off-chance anyway.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Razorlight Car Crash

Gigwise reports: Razorlight guitarist Bjorn Argen and bassist Carl Dalemo were involved in a car crash shortly before they were due to perform in Los Angeles last week. 

The incident happened early on Friday evening (March 9) when the pair were driving around San Francisco bar before heading into Los Angeles. 

Driving a white mustang, they smashed into a Korean man's vehicle and took full responsibility for the incident. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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The Band Vs Ad Firm

AP reports: Levon Helm, former drummer for The Band, is suing a Manhattan advertising firm over the use of the band's signature song, "The Weight," in a television commercial. 

In a lawsuit filed in state Supreme Court in December, Helm asks for information about BBDO Worldwide's profits from the commercial for Cingular cell phone service and for financial compensation for the use of his performance. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Starbucks Records

Reuters reports: Starbucks Corp. said on Monday it has formed its own record label, Hear Music, to develop records for sale both in its coffee shops and through traditional music retailers.

The New York Post and the Associated Press reported on Monday that Starbucks was close to signing former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney. Lombard declined to discuss any specific artists the company is working with.

"It'll be interesting when they realize it ain't easy putting out records," said another senior record company executive, who asked not to be named. "Are they really taking a chance? On who? Paul McCartney?"[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Warner Still Wants EMI

FMQB reports: After EMI rejected a $4.1 billion takeover bid from Warner Music Group (WMG) earlier this month, WMG is reportedly ready to sweeten the deal. Warner chief Edgar Bronfman Jr. will soon meet with EMI chairman John Gildersleeve to discuss a fresh proposal, however, Bronfman wants an assurance from EMI that they will be prepared to consider a revised deal before he ups the ante, according to the U.K.'s Observer.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Drifters in Auto Accident

BBC reports: Soul band The Drifters have been involved in a serious car crash on the M1 in South Yorkshire. The accident happened near Rotherham in the early hours of Monday when the band's car hit another vehicle that had crashed after swerving to avoid a deer. 

Patrick Alan, who joined the band in 1990, suffered head injuries and is being treated at Rotherham hospital.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Hellyeah Rockline

Blabbermouth reports: HELLYEAH, the new band featuring former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott alongside members of MUDVAYNE and NOTHINGFACE, will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, April 9. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Hollywood Roses and Friends

Blabbermouth reports: Gilby Clarke (GUNS N' ROSES, ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA), Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION), Pat Travers, and Fred Coury (CINDERELLA) are among the musicians that appear on the debut album from the GUNS N' ROSES tribute band HOLLYWOOD ROSES, entitled "Dopesnake". Due on May 15 via Deadline Music, "Dopesnake" was produced by Bradley Cook (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, YELLOWCARD, DWARVES) and features original material along with masterful covers of THIN LIZZY's "Jailbreak" and VAN HALEN's "Ice Cream Man".[also features a Rolling Stones guest appearance, see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Reznor Loses His Voice

TuneLab reports: Nine Inch Nails were forced to cancel a concert in Britain this week after frontman Trent Reznor lost his voice. The band was supposed to perform in Birmingham on Monday night on the UK leg of their European tour, but canceled at the last minute when Reznor's voice failed to recover.

The singer wrote online, "I apologize for postponing the show tonight in Birmingham - I simply have to not sing for a couple of days. Please know I do not make this decision lightly and I am sorry for the inconvenience. See you again soon."[see full story for more breaking rock news]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Tom Scholz Remembers Brad Delp

KNAC reports: Boston leader Tom Scholz has issued the following in regards to bandmate/Boston lead singer Bradley Delp, who was found dead in his home at the age of 55.

Says Tom, "As you all know by now, Boston's lead singer, Brad Delp, was found dead in his home on Friday, March 9th 2007. Plans for live Boston performances this summer have, of course, been cancelled.

My heart goes out to his wonderful fiance Pamela, his two children and other family members, his close friends and bandmates, and to the millions of people whose lives were made a little brighter by the sound of his voice. He will be dearly missed." 
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Even More 3 Word Bands Warped

punkbands reports: The lineup for this year's Warped Tour continues to grow with the recent additions of My American Heart and Bleed the Dream. Both bands will be playing June 28th through August 25th.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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U2, Green Day Cover Lennon

punkbands reports: Green Day has announced they will be covering John Lennon's "Working Class Hero" to benefit Amnesty International's campaign to end genocide in Darfur. Instant Karma, an all-star album benefiting Amnesty International's campaign to end the Darfur genocide, arrives June 12 with an elementary pitch.

The basic $19.98 CD has 20 John Lennon covers, including the title track by U2, Working Class Hero by Green Day (a video is also expected), Mother by Christina Aguilera, Power to the People by the Black Eyed Peas, Love by The Cure, Jealous Guy by Yousou N'Dour, Imagine by Willie Nelson and Real Love by Regina Spektor. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Matchbook Romance Break Up

punkbands reports: You read it right. Here's how they explained it: Today is a sad day. Because it is on this day that we, the members of Matchbook Romance, have decided to part ways and go on an indefinite hiatus. This was not at an easy decision for us to come to, as it seems it's taken months for the words to even form on the tips of our tongues. Its a decision that we thought we would never have to make, but unfortunately, after 5 years its a decision that best suits our situations.

We're going to miss all of our adoring fans, and friends that we've made on this adventure. We thank all of you for letting this thing we started into your hearts and for holding us in such high regard. We love all of your stories of traveling across the country just to see us play one show, and we love all the amazing gifts you guys have handcrafted for us personally. You will not be forgotten, and hopefully the music of Matchbook Romance won't be either.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Don Caballero Shows

Lambgoat reports: Don Caballero has announced a handful of upcoming shows, including three in Japan. Here's the latest:

3/15 Austin, TX @ Room 710 (Relapse SXSW showcase)
4/12 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brendas w/ Made Out of Babies
4/13 Washington, DC @ Rock n Roll Hotel w/ Made Out of Babies
4/14 Haverford, PA @ Lunt Basement w/ Made Out of Babies
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