Day In Rock 10/24: Cops Try To Frame 50 Cent?- Abdul Slams Idol- Radiohead Go Indie- Beenie Man Most Wanted- Robert Goulet- Bulletboys- more

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antiMusic reports: This week Jessica Vale tells us about her favorite five tracks from her new CD Brand New Disease, which is in stores right now. Here is Jessica with today's song "Night in Sarajevo":

Night in Sarajevo was inspired by my first trip to Bosnia. During that trip the city was still in hardcore recovery mode from the Balkan War.

It was my first experience in a worn torn city. Most of building were still standing, but completely gutted, shelled, and scorched black.

They fill in shell marks on the sidewalk with red wax, to mark where Bosnians were killed. Intense, to say the least. We went back and shot the video there last summer.
Happily Sarajevo today is an amazing town. I go back there every chance I get.

Check out songs from the CD, learn more about Jessica and the CD plus get tour dates and more- right here

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Cops Try To Frame 50 Cent?

antiMusic reports: Looks like the man is gunning for 50 Cent and tried to have a fellow rapper frame up the half-a-buck rapper. Either that or someone is trying to hype a new CD. Contact Music has the story: Mobb Deep Star Prodigy has revealed police tried to persuade him to "set up" G-Unit label boss 50 CENT after he was arrested on gun possession charges.

The rapper was sentenced to a three-and-a-half-year jail term earlier this month (Oct07) after accepting a plea deal, but during an interview with DJ Whoo Kid's G-Unit Radio, Prodigy suggested he could have brought his prison time down even more.

He claims that police tried to get him to set up his G-Unit boss 50 Cent, by asking him to plant evidence inside the rapper's car - but he wouldn't do it.- more on this story

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Abdul Slams Idol

antiMusic reports: Paula Abdul finally has an original thought but you can bet that Idol producers wish she'd do back to being a Randy Jackson parrot. Here is the Contact Music report: American Idol judge Paula Abdul has slammed the talent show for "destroying the souls" of aspiring singers.

The 45-year-old singing star - who appears on the reality TV series alongside music mogul Simon Cowell - admits she would never have appeared on a talent show to launch her career.

She says, "I don't know that I'd have it in me to put myself out there like that. It's excruciating, soul destroying."- more on this story

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Radiohead Go Indie

Filter reports: Major labels go away, Radiohead is looking to do this on their own. According to New York Times.com, the band is close to inking two separate deals to independently release the CD version of In Rainbows.

The first, which would release the disc domestically, will be in conjunction with the music complex, which is run by well known impresario Coran Capshaw. Side One and ATO Records (both owned by Capshaw) will be spearheading the album's domestic distribution.

The second deal would find Radiohead marketing the album internationally through British owned XL Recordings.- more on this story

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Beenie Man Now Jamaica's Most Wanted Over Tax Evasion

Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation reports: A magistrate has issued a warrant for the immediate arrest of Jamaican reggae and dancehall artiste, Moses Davis, better known as "Beenie Man".

The warrant was issued after Davis failed to appear in court to answer tax evasion charges on Tuesday. Resident Magistrate Owen Parkin who presided over the case, said he was surprised that Davis failed to appear in court although the case has been publicised extensively in the media.

The Revenue Department said Davis owes J$ 47-million (US$661,971). - more on this story

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Robert Goulet in Critical Condition at LA Hospital

Contact Music reports: Veteran singer/actor Robert Goulet has been hospitalized with lung disease Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis.

The 73-year-old was taken to a Las Vegas hospital on 30 September (07), after feeling increasingly weak and suffering from a shortage of breath.

After being diagnosed with the rare and potentially fatal disorder, he was transferred to Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on 13 October (07) to undergo an emergency lung transplant, where doctors are awaiting a donated lung. He is said to be in a critical condition.- more on this story

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Bulletboys 20th Anniversary Tour

SleazeRoxx.com reports: '80s hard rock icons Bulletboys are embarking on their 20th anniversary U.S. tour, bringing their legendary high-energy live show from coast to coast.

They will be performing all the smash hits that made them staples on MTV and radio, including "Smooth Up" and "For The Love Of Money", as well as plenty of surprises.

BULLETBOYS earlier in the year released its first-ever live album, entitled "Behind the Orange Curtain", via Crash Music Classics (the new imprint of Crash Music, Inc.). The CD was recorded live at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California by Ryan Haffer.

Confirmed dates are as follows with more to be announced soon:
Nov. 01 - West Hollywood, CA @ The Roxy
Nov. 09 - Las Vegas, NV @ Rox Club
Nov. 10 - Riverside, CA @ Tremors
Nov. 14 - Denver, CO @ Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
Nov. 16 - Sioux Falls, SD @ Peppermill
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Cops Bust OiNK

BBC reports: British and Dutch police have shut down a "widely-used" source of illegally-downloaded music.

A flat on Teesside and several properties in Amsterdam were raided as part of an Interpol investigation into the members-only website OiNK.

The UK-run site has leaked 60 major pre-release albums this year alone, said the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).- more on this story

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Paul Fox RIP

Punknews.org reports: Paul Fox, best known as the guitarist of influential reggae punks, The Ruts, has passed away at 56 following a battle with lung cancer.

Just this past summer, Fox performed with the surviving members of the Ruts and fronted by Henry Rollins.

Formed in the late 70s, the Ruts were among the first wave of British punk bands, taking influence from reggae and punk rock and being active in the early anti-racist movement. Though the Ruts were no longer performing, Paul remained active in music, performing with the Dubcats.
- more on this story

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Tool Extend Tour Once More

TuneLab reports: Tool has added several new dates for November and December, current dates include:

November 14th in Austin, TX @ Frank Erwin Center
November 16th in Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
November 17th in New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Arena
November 19th in Tulsa, OK @ Tulsa Convention Center
November 21st in Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
November 23rd in Casper, WY @ Casper Events Center
November 24th in West Valley City, UT @ E Center
November 25th in Billings, MT @ Metrapark Arena
November 27th in Saskatoon, SK @ Credit Union Centre
- more on this story

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Third Eye Blind Tour

TuneLab reports: Third Eye Blind will play a series of dates in November and a couple in December.

The band had hoped to have a new studio album in stores by the end of the year, however the album is not set to be released anytime in the immediate future.

Tour dates are as follows:
November 9th in College Park, MD @ Ritchie Coliseum
November 10th in Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
November 11th in Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
November 12th in Richmond, VA @ Toad's Place
November 15th in Worcester, MA @ Palladium- more on this story

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Leng Tch'e Seek Bassist, Warm Beer and Fat Chicks

PR reports: It is a well known fact that everybody in Leng Tch'e is an incredibly talented multi-instrumentalist (PS: John Myung, stop e-mailing me for tabs). So instead of looking for a second guitar player, Nicolas will return to his original position as guitarist, leaving the bass player spot indeed vacant.

If you think you have the balls to play bass in Leng Tch'e, tons of motivation, your own gear and transportation, then send your application to [email protected].

Fish and chips, lukewarm beer and fat chicks, that's right - we're heading to the UK next month! Supporting us on this epic voyage will be Scotland's own MAN MUST DIE and TED MAUL from London- dates

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Buckcherry is Sorry

PR reports: Buckcherry is currently running a contest where fans can create their own video for "Sorry" for a chance to win cash prizes. First prize is $4000.00!- info here

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Wild Style Reissue

PR reports: Filming on location in the South Bronx in 1982, director Charlie Ahearn captured a rare look at the true origins of hip-hop culture with his groundbreaking film WILD STYLE. Featuring appearances by such legendary and influential old-school giants as Grandmaster Flash, Fab 5 Freddy, Cold Crush Brothers, Rock Steady Crew and Chief Rocker Busy Bee, this groundbreaking film is recognized worldwide as the premier hip-hop film and was inducted by the Crock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the 10 best rock 'n' roll movies of all time.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of this captivating time capsule, Rhino will release a special edition of the DVD expanded with new extras including a mini documentary, footage of a 20th anniversary concert, interviews and unreleased photos. WILD STYLE will be available October 23 at all retail outlets and www.rhino.com

The DVD contains a digital transfer from the original 16mm film with commentary by director Ahearn and Fab 5 Freddy. Several extras debut on the special anniversary edition of WILD STYLE including a mini documentary featuring interviews with Fab 5 Freddy, Lee Quinones, Busy Bee, Lady Pink and Ahearn plus footage from the 20th anniversary concert held at the original amphitheater, a "Bongo Barbershop" DJ battle in the Bronx featuring Grand Master Caz, a new musical short with Busy Bee titled "Busy On The Beach," scenes from the 25th Anniversary Wild Style Reunion Show and an expanded gallery with unreleased photos. - more on this story

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Stop the Plain White T's

PR reports: Plain White T's fans new and old get ready for a release you must add to your collection. On November 6, 2007 Fearless Records will be re-releasing STOP, the Plain White T's original full-length album. The STOP reissue is fully remastered and includes three never-heard tracks from the band's previous studio sessions and new artwork.

Singer Tom Higgenson explains that, "STOP is more of a diary to me than a cd. This collection of songs is 100% auto-biographical to my life in 2001-2002. I was going through my first serious relationship, and STOP chronicles all the ups and downs that came along with that. We recorded it in our friend Wes' basement in Lombard, IL- the suburb of Chicago that Dave and I grew up in. The recording is very raw, but I like to think that gives it some character! And after all, in the end it's not about how good the recording is, it's all about the songs. I truly believe that some of the best songs I have ever written are on this album. So quit reading and enjoy our very first release on Fearless Records, and one of my personal favorites- STOP."- tracklisting

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