Getty Images | WireImage Iconic rapper Jay-Z says he may be to blame for the delay of U2's long-promised studio album, 'Songs of Ascent'. Although the disc -- which was first expected in 2010 -- could still be on target for release when the Irish rock giants' North American tour gets underway in May, time is running out to execute a proper ...

Dave M. Benett, Getty Images If you thought Keith Richards' bestseller 'Life' told you all you'd ever want to know about the Rolling Stones, you'd be wrong. A tell-all is in the works from former guitarist Mick Taylor, who played in the band during its debauched 1969-1974 heyday. "I want to write a book that is honest and truthful, ...

Peter Wafzig, Getty Images The Foo Fighters are coming to a theater near you. On April 5, the Dave Grohl-fronted foursome will rock 80 cinemas by live feed, playing its new album in its entirety for US audiences. According to the Los Angeles Times, the concert to promote 'Wasting Light,' which drops April 12, will be presented immediately ...

Dimitrios Kambouris, Getty Images Courtney Love's nasty Twitter rants have earned her headlines in the past, but one specifically harsh tweet has cost her big money. The Hole frontwoman has reportedly settled out of court for $430,000 with Dawn Simorangkir after calling the clothing designer an "a--wipe nasty lying hosebag thief" in 2009. ...

X17online, WireImage Charlie Sheen's controversial lifestyle is just fine with guitar-slinger Slash. The Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver legend praised the troubled sitcom star this week in an Australian radio interview as "probably the most rock-'n'-roll character in entertainment today." "I love Charlie," Slash told Triple M Music, ...

Myspace.com/DianeIzzo Chicago-bred singer-songwriter Diane Izzo succumbed to brain cancer last Friday, Feb. 25, in Albuquerque, N.M. The 43-year-old Izzo -- who was responsible for the acclaimed 1999 album 'One' and had been in discussions with producer Brad Wood (Liz Phair, Smashing Pumpkins) to finally record again -- was surrounded by ...

Michael Buckner, Getty Images for Activision Regrets, Duff McKagan's had a few. Now he admits that last year's onstage reunion with Axl Rose is definitely one of them. "I almost wish the getting on stage part hadn't happened," the Velvet Revolver told Rock News Desk, saying that the live impromptu London jam between the Guns N' Roses ...