Deputy District Attorney Paul Nunez says 30-year-old Marlo Jones was charged Tuesday with one felony count each of robbery and first-degree burglary.

Metallica came in at No. 14 (with $56.4 million), an impressive feat considering that the band's latest album, "Death Magnetic", and corresponding U.S. tour didn't arrive until this past fall.

Speaking to CNN about his upcoming activities, Michaels said, "I've got a huge announcement, which actually just happened this morning. Def Leppard and Poison are gonna go out on the road this summer. And the reason that's exciting for me [is] I know it will be the rock tour this summer.

Ratings set to plummet from all ready record lows? More contestants from VH1's series "Rock of Love," "I Love New York," "Flavor of Love" and "Real Chance of Love" are set to star in the network's latest celeb retardity series, "I Love Money 2." Hosted by Craig J. Jackson, the 12-episode series will pit 19 contestants against one another for a chance to win a $250,000 grand prize.

Lil' Kim has released a statement voicing her displeasure at how she is portrayed in 'Notorious' - the new movie based on the life of the late rapper Notorious BIG. She complains that there are many lies and false portrayals of her in the film, and that is does not reflect the true relationship between her and the late rapper. more

Though there were promises that the band would continue, it looks like Plus 44 is done. Mark Hoppus spoke MTV about the project: "Since late August of last year, I've been in the studio every week writing songs with the intention of putting out a record of my own. As of this week, I've got about 10 songs in various stages of completion and another 10 ideas that I still want to work on Travis has played on a bunch of [my] tracks, and he's working on his own album as well. We totally support each other in whatever we're doing." more

In anticipation of the January 27 release of Johnny Cash Remixed, Compadre Records/Music World Music has created a podcast featuring interviews with Snoop Dogg and John Carter Cash, son of Johnny and June Carter Cash. download here

Reason 5,673,432 why you can't take the Grammy Awards seriously: E! is reporting that The Jonas Brothers are set to "perform" at this year's "awards" ceremony which takes places on Feb. 8 at the Staples Center in Lala land. more

Cold War Kids have announced several US tour dates in support of their sophomore album 'Loyalty To Loyalty'. After playing a one-off date at New York's Mercury Lounge and performing on Late Night With Conan O'Brien on January 28, the band will embark on a spring tour. more

Bloc Party have announced a second show at Terminal 5 in New York City, scheduled to take place on March 25.more

Virgin Megastores announced today that they will close their famous Times Square location.   The impending store closure will officially happen in April, and business will remain the same through at least the end of January. more

Johnny Araya, brother of Slayer's Tom Araya and a member of the Canadian metal band Thine Eyes Bleed, will step in for bassist LynZ during Mindless Self Indulgence's upcoming tours. more

Iron Maiden have confirmed that they will play at the 30,000-capacity Aucas Stadium in Quito, Ecuador on Tuesday, March 10. This will be the band's first-ever show in the country. more

Times & Transcript reports that rumors that KISS will perform an outdoor show in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada got much louder yesterday as a Halifax promoter began circulating teaser advertisements for the show. more

Blood Red Throne and Abysmal Dawn will team up for a brief March tour. dates

Every Time I Die vocalist Keith Buckley told fans yesterday: "As of yesterday, January 12, we have officially begun writing the new record. Well let me rephrase that. Jordan, Mike, Andy and Josh have begin writing and I have just attained a level 23 ranking on Call Of Duty: World At War online." Good to see his heart is into the new album. more

Word has it their performances could begin as soon as March and stretch throughout 2009. Cheap Trick's original members would be involved in the exclusive agreement with the Hilton.

Recorded at the band's own Illegal Combatant Studios and the world-renowned Blasting Room in Ft. Collins Colorado, Supporting Caste is the fifth full length release from Winnipeg's Propagandhi.

The EP, which earns it's "alternate" (a.k.a. true) name in honor of the band's Front of House engineer Ryan Pickett, includes the previously unreleased "Dear Wife" and
the seldom performed, classic rarity "Tonight I Want To Celebrate With You" � which originally appeared on The Tennessee Fire.

Evile lead guitarist Ol Drake explains: "I was browsing the Downing Street website to see what exactly our Prime Minister is doing, and I came across the 'Petitions' section. One that stood out to me was a petition for 'No Noise Control'. Now, I remember playing a show in a venue where they were strict on the level of noise, as they had one of these Noise Control devices. It was so quiet, it felt like a crime headbanging whilst playing the music. I'd hate to go and see my favourite band live and have the music being at that level.

The 74-year-old Canadian icon will perform at the Beacon Theater in New York City on February 19. Tickets for the show at the 2,800-seat venue will go on sale on Friday.

Don't expect any solo snippets you may have heard during that time to appear on the album, though.

As reported last year, the singer / actress signed a deal to star in her own show, which has now been revealed as 'Barely Legal'.

The album, titled Easy Star's Lonely Hearts Dub Band, is set for release April 14 on Easy Star Records and features guest vocals from an impressive list of reggae, dancehall and dub greats including Steel Pulse, Matisyahu, Michael Rose (Black Uhuru), Luciano, U Roy, Bunny Rugs (Third World), Ranking Roger (English Beat), Sugar Minott, Frankie Paul, Max Romeo and The Mighty Diamonds. The first single, "With A Little Help From My Friends," featuring Luciano, will be released as an iTunes exclusive February 10. It will be paired with a b-side dub version featuring the legendary U Roy.