The California dad recently pulled together Bob Dylan, the Raconteurs and more bands for Pittsburgh's New American Music Festival, which takes place August 8 and 9. Kiedis dialed up RS to explain what exactly a festival curator does, where the RHCPs are at and whether he's putting any thought into the ever-evolving business end of the music biz.

According to Maricopa County Police, the rapper checked into The Mayo Clinic's emergency room under the name Troy Smith and was treated for pneumonia during an eight hour stay.

Chesney's MySpace page still carried a large banner Monday urging fans to "bring it home for KC," with links to the academy's online page and messages from fans lower on the page.

"Madonna's coming concert tour is to feature what appears to be a first in the concert business: An official ticket reseller that will peddle seats at marked-up prices to fans who couldn't get them through normal channels," reports WSJ.

"In the U.S. and Canada, eBay Inc.'s StubHub will serve as the 'official fan-to-fan ticket marketplace.' In Europe, the role will be filled by Viagogo Ltd., a ticket reseller that also will sell 'VIP packages' -- higher-priced tickets that include amenities like backstage passes and meetings with performers."

"Head doesn't want to come back yet. I miss him sooooo f**kin' bad, but I don't think he is ready to be put back in the element he ran from. Drugs are everywere, and I think he's not ready to be around it yet. I think Fieldy can help him a lot because he's Christian too and sober and does fine.

The event also featured sets from The Offspring, The Raconteurs, Rise Against, Pennywise, The Bravery, Seether, Scars On Broadway (system of a down) and more.

Now back to Metallica. According Blabbermouth their setlist was: 01. Creeping Death 02. Fuel 03. For Whom the Bell Tolls 04. Unforgiven 05. Wherever I May Roam 06. Harvester of Sorrow 07. The Memory Remains 08. Fade to Black 09. Master of Puppets 10. Battery 11. Sad But True 12. One 13. Enter Sandman 14. So What!
15. Seek and Destroy.

Recent news in the media which claimed that 50 Cent is about to sign a mega deal with News Corp has now been denied. 50's management company Violator Management, through their representative Chris Lightly has denied the news stating that it was nothing more than just rumors. more

In honor of this evening "quicks" edition, here is something to help you go to sleep: You may have seen the "dancing politicians" video last week, but here is the OFFICIAL "Violet Hill" video from Coldplay's upcoming "Viva La Vida" out June 17th. Watch it here

Foo Fighters' "Hyde Park" live DVD has been re-released as a "tour edition." Recorded on June 17, 2006 in London, the show features Motorhead mainman Lemmy Kilmister singing "Shake Your Blood" (with cigarette in hand!) Guest performers also include Brian May and Roger Taylor from QUEEN jamming with the FOO FIGHTERS on the QUEEN classic "Tie Your Mother Down".view the Motorfoo video and more

The Wildhearts will perform a special concert to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the release of the "Earth Vs The Wildhearts" album. The show will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Shepherds Bush Empire in London and will feature "Earth Vs..." performed live in its entirety. more

Flobots will be celebrating the May 20th release of their debut album, Fight With Tools with an in-store appearance at the Virgin Megastore in Hollywood tomorrow [or today if you're reading this on May 20th]. According to the press blast: Fans who purchase a copy of the much anticipated new album will receive a wristband entitling them to a signed copy of the new CD at the Flobots In-store appearance to take place at the Virgin Megastore after the live event. MySpace will also be giving out promotional items. Performing live at Hollywood, California's Hollywood and Highland Courtyard, (outside of the Virgin Megastore) Tuesday, May 20th at 6:00 pm.

Brutal U.K. thrashers Breedapart have announced the addition of a new guitarist, presently known only as Tony, to the group's ranks. According to the band, Tony is "a f**kin' beast of a player and can easily keep up with our drinking habits (which is EXTREMELY hard to find)." more

Frontiers Records will release Silent Rage's highly anticipated fourth studio album, "Four Letter Word", on July 4. It has some surprise special guests

The new shows will take place in Las Vegas Sunday, July 6 at the Pearl Concert Theater at The Palms and in Dallas Tuesday, July 22 at the Lakewood Theater. The Las Vegas date marks the kick off of YAZ's summer tour and their first U.S. show in 25 years.

For Testament's appearance, MTV filmed the band's BB King's gig in NYC in April, as well as a special performance on Alcatraz in the band's hometown of San Francisco. There will also be tons more extra footage available at the below addresses.

Sunfold is Annuals guitarist/vocalist Kenny Florence's latest and most potent collection of songs to date, under its newest incarnation (formerly Sedona). Introduced through the recent Wet Zoo split EP w/Annuals (Canvasback), Kenny's full-length debut, Toy Tugboats, will be released on Terspikhore July 22.

The second Terpsikhore release is an incredibly like-minded act out of Tempe, Arizona (the label's first and only out-of-state signing) called What Laura Says, showcasing their reworked debut album, Thinks and Feels, out August 19.

The eclectic DJ has also been hard at work with exclusive remixes for Eagles of Death Metal and Madonna.