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Russian Killer Writes 'Free Pussy Riot' at Crime Scene Where Two Women Murdered

A Russian murderer has caused politicized their actions by writing "Free Pussy Riot" at the crime scene. ... Read More »

Pussy Riot Reaction: Tegan and Sara, Kate Nash, Gallows, Stars, Boy George Speak Up + New Anti-Putin Single

Musicians have reacted strongly to Russian punk band Pussy Riot being found guilty and sentenced to two years in prison for "hooliganism." ... Read More »

Pussy Riot Found Guilty, Await Sentence in Controversial Russian Trial

MOSCOW (AP) — Police have rounded up pro-Pussy Riot protesters, including former world chess champion Garry Kasparov, and leftist opposition group leader Sergei Udaltsov. ... Read More »

Surfer Blood Frontman John Paul Pitts Arrested for Domestic Battery

Surfer Blood frontman John Paul Pitts was arrested for domestic battery on March 31. ... Read More »

Vancouver Busker Babe Coal Fighting City Bylaw/Noise Fines as 'Freedom of Expression' Issue

Vancouver busker Babe Coal is fighting her noise violation fines on the grounds that they inhibit her "freedom of expression." ... Read More »

Peaches to Help Free Pussy Riot, Creating Song, Video For Imprisoned Band

Electro rocker Peaches is writing a song and making a video to support imprisoned Russian punk band Pussy Riot. ... Read More »

15 Musical Family Feuds: The Jacksons Aren't the Only Ones With Bad Blood

The bizarre ongoing Jackson fight may be one of the biggest family feuds in recent memory, but it's far from the only musical family feud. ... Read More »

Pussy Riot Support: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Franz Ferdinand Defend Jailed Russian Punk Band

Jailed Russian punk band Pussy Riot have received support from fellow musicians Red Hot Chili Peppers and Franz Ferdinand. ... Read More »

Live Sues Ex-Singer Ed Kowalcyzk For Claiming to Still Be in Band, Seek $2 Million

Members of the band Live are suing former lead singer Ed Kowalcyzk for trademark infringement. ... Read More »

Couple Arrested for Dancing on New York City Subway Platform

New York-based couple Caroline Stern and George Hess were arrested and locked up for 23 hours for dancing on a subway platform. ... Read More »

U2 Bassist Adam Clayton's Ex-Aide Gets Seven Years in Prison for Embezzlement

Former household aide to U2 bassist Adam Clayton has received a seven-year prison sentence after an Irish jury unanimously found her guilty of embezzling more than €2.8 million from the musician. ... Read More »

The Show Mustn't Go On: A Brief History of Concert Censorship from Elvis to Gaga

AFP For as long as the kids have wanted to rock, The Man has wanted to stop them from (party) ... Read More »

Placebo Sued By Man Who Appeared on Cover of Band's 1996 Debut Album

British band Placebo are being sued by a man who appeared on the cover of their 1996 debut album when he was still a child. ... Read More »

Pearl Jam Management Exec Stole Over $300,000 From the Band

SEATTLE (AP) - A man who worked as the chief financial officer for Pearl Jam's management company has been charged with 33 counts of theft. ... Read More »

Willis Earl Beal Arrested for Kicking Concertgoer in the Face -- Video

Andy Sheppard, Redferns via Getty Images Willis Earl Beal is known for bewitching live ... Read More »

Tegan and Sara, Dears, BSS Join Arcade Fire Supporting Quebec Student Protests

High profile Canadian acts like Tegan and Sara, The Dears and Amy Millan of Stars/Broken Social Scene have joined Arcade Fire in supporting Quebec student protesters. ... Read More »