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G-Unit Deny Kid Beating

E! reports: Rappers may not be the most kid-friendly artists in the music world, but one member of G-Unit is denying accusations that he picked on someone half his age. 

Emcee Tony Yayo pleaded not guilty Sunday to misdemeanor charges of harassment and endangering the welfare of a child, just one day after his arrest in New York for allegedly beating up a 14-year-old boy. 

While the New York Police Department has not released the boy's identity�as is typical protocol for incidents involving minors�the alleged teenage victim is believed to be James Rosemond, the son of G-Unit rival the Game's manager, Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond. [there is a lot more, click over for that and to read the Fiddy denial] 
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Jack White To Play Elvis

Gigwise reports: The White Stripes and The Raconteurs' Jack White is reportedly in line to play Elvis in an upcoming comedy. 

IGN.com have reported the unusual casting choice will be appearing in a parody of recent musical bio-pics, with a current title of �Walk Hard' 

The film will spoof recent films such as �Walk The Line' and �Ray', with John C Reilly (�Gangs of New York', �Talladega Nights') starring as a Johnny Cash-esque fictional character called Dewey Cox. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Vader 25th anniversary release

Blabbermouth reports: VADER entered Hertz Studio in Poland on March 15 to re-record 25 of the best songs from their entire discography for a 25th anniversary release, to be issued in 2008. The set will also include a DVD containing tons of bonus features, such as archival recordings, live shows, video clips and other special material. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Purple's Machine Head Live

Blabbermouth reports: According to TotalRock.com, DEEP PURPLE will play the entire "Machine Head" album in sequence on their upcoming U.K. tour. Also on the bill are STYX and THIN LIZZY. The dates are as follows: 

Apr. 21 - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Apr. 22 - Manchester MEN Arena
Apr. 24 - Nottingham Arena
Apr. 25 - Cardiff CIA Arena
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Rush World Tour

PR reports: It's official Rush have announced dates for their upcoming tour in support of their new studio album "Snakes & Arrows," which hits stores on May 1. The tour will kick off on June 13 in Atlanta. 

06/13 - Atlanta, GA HiFi Buys Amphitheatre 
06/15 - West Palm Beach, FL Sound Advice Amphitheatre 
06/16 - Tampa, FL Ford Amphitheatre 
06/18 - Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless 
06/20 - Raleigh, NC Walnut Creek Amphitheatre 
06/22 - Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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80s Rocklahoma

Idolator.com reports: The nearly-full docket of summer rock festivals has added another date to its calendar with Rocklahoma, a three-day music festival in the middle of Oklahoma taking place the same weekend as Pitchfork's outdoor fest. The rumored (and, somehow, Hinder-free) lineup, courtesy of Hard Rock Hideout:

POISON, RATT (featuring original lead singer Stephen Pearcy), VINCE NEIL and Y&T are among the acts that are expected to appear at Rocklahoma, a three-day outdoor '80s hard rock festival, set to take place July 13-15, in Pryor, OK at the Pryor Festival Grounds. [see full story for more including Idolator's wish list for which version of LA Guns should show up] - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Rage Against The Reunion

FMQB reports: Just how long will the Rage Against The Machine reunion last? After the announcement that the political rockers would headline the Coachella Festival next month, they were added to three of the Rock The Bells tour dates this summer. But will there be more performances down the road?
Guitarist Tom Morello tells Billboard, "Right now there are four shows booked... that's all that's on the docket."[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Jacko's Wacko Robot

Launch reports: Michael Jackson is in discussions about creating a 50-foot robotic replica of himself to roam the Las Vegas desert, according to reports. 

The pop legend is currently understood to be living in the city, as he considers making a comeback after 2004's turbulent child sex case.

It has now been claimed that his plans include an elaborate show in Vegas, which would feature the giant Jacko striding around the desert, firing laser beams. [This is probably BS, but you never know with Jacko, but was just too funny not to post � see full story for more including quotes from Jacko's Magic Alex]
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Melvins Big Business Tour

Lambgoat reports: Melvins will tour Europe this spring with support from Big Business. Here are the dates:

04/03 Oslo @ Rockefeller
04/04 Stockholm @ Debaser
04/06 Copenhagen @ Pumpehuset
04/07 Berlin @ SO 36
04/08 Hamburg @ Knust
04/09 Koln @ Stollwerck
04/10 Frankfurt @ Batschkapp
04/11 Munich @ Backstage
04/12 Schorndorf @ Manufaktur
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Solo Distiller

punkbands reports: Details of Distillers frontwoman Brody Dalle's new band has emerged. Spinnerette will consist of Dalle, The Distillers member Tony Bevilacqua, and Alain Johannes, who has worked with the likes of PJ Harvey and Eagles Of Death Metal.

Speaking about the reasons for recording her new songs with a new band, and not The Distillers, Dalle told NME: "The songs seemed out of context and inappropriate for The Distillers. I felt ambivalent about sharing them with anyone."

Spinnerette are set to record their debut album in Los Angeles. No release date has yet been announced[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Thursday Leave Island

punkbands reports: New Jersey emo scene leaders Thursday have parted ways with label Island. The band sent out this message: "After four years and two albums, we have decided to mutually part ways with Island Records. It was a difficult decision and it took us the better part of six months to come to an agreement with the label but now that we have both of us are very happy with how things have turned out. Everyone at IDJ has treated the band with respect and we are leaving on good terms with all our friendships still intact. We will be completing all of the touring that we have booked for the rest of the year. Then we plan to start writing for a new record. We have not decided where this new record will be released yet.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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In This Moment Joins Ozzfest

SMN reports: Continuing the trend of having at least one female fronted band on the bill, Century Media's IN THIS MOMENT has been added to the 2nd Stage of this year's OZZFEST 2007.

2nd Stage
HATEBREED (2nd Stage Headliner)
MONDO GENERATOR
ANKLA
CIRCUS DIABLO
NILE
THE SHOWDOWN
DAATH 
3 INCHES OF BLOOD
IN THIS MOMENT

To keep up on all the latest news, announcements, and goings on - check out SMNnews.com's official Ozzfest 2007 Page at the full story link- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Adam Leaves Phil Lewis (LA) Guns

Sleazeroxx.com reports: The Phil Lewis version of LA Guns announced on their Myspace page: Dear friends it is with enormous regret we announce the departure of our good friend Adam Hamilton. Adam has been offered a once in a lifetime opportunity to pursue his dreams as a producer. From this point on he will become a full time studio rat chained to a recording console but I suspect he will still wear a bit of eyeliner. Adam we wish you well mate, you have stuck with us through very good and a few extraordinary bad times, you will always be a brother and we all thank you for the amazing music you have contributed, Thank you for your commitment to the band and the fans, its been nothing but pleasure touring the world with you, Your sharp sense of humor that got us thru some very sketchy times will be missed. You can show off all those backstage laminates with pride in your studio and know that you are the very essence of rock and roll and a lifetime behind a mixing board will never take that away from you.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Bowie Curates NY Festival

PR reports: David Bowie is set to curate a festival in New York later this spring and has already drafted in an impressive line-up. 

The music legend takes over the reins of the High Line Festival which takes place at a variety of venues in the Big Apple from May 9-19. 

Arcade Fire will open proceedings at the Radio City Hall on May 9, with performances from Deerhoof, Air, The Polyphonic Spree and The Secret Machines also confirmed.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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