Politics as Usual
Gene Simmons Was Near Deadly Blast in Jerusalem, Still Wants Kiss to Tour Israel
Although he's not making a big deal about it, Kiss bassist, celebrity entrepreneur and reality show star Gene Simmons was just two miles from a deadly blast in Jerusalem that killed a British tourist earlier this week. ... Read More »
Steve Earle Dedicates Radio Show to Wisconsin Union Workers
Steve Earle is throwing hardcore support behind union workers. ... Read More »
Widespread Panic Honored by Georgia Congress for 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll
They may respect the separation between church and state in Georgia, but they just allowed the world of Southern Rock to intersect with the state's congress. ... Read More »
The Doors Respond to Jim Morrison's Pardon: No Thanks!
On Dec. 9, Florida officially pardoned the late Jim Morrison for obscenity charges from 1969. The surviving members of the Doors and Morrison's family issued a strong statement in return. ... Read More »
Grateful Dead Archive Challenged as 'Wasteful' by Oklahoma Senator
In his 'Wastebook 2010' report, Sen. Tom Coburn listed the Grateful Dead Archive as the government's fourth most wasteful spending project of 2010. ... Read More »
Madonna's First Hard Candy Fitness Gym in Danger of Being Shut Down
Madonna's first Hard Candy Fitness club is in danger of shutting down unless it can get a land use permit by Friday. ... Read More »
'Fun' Colorado Town Adopts Widespread Panic Jam as Official Town Song
Colorado is officially hippie friendly. First, the town of Breckenridge legalized pot; now, the town of Snowmass Village has made a Widespread Panic tune the official town song. ... Read More »
Peter Gabriel, Sheryl Crow and Jimmy Cliff to Unite for Benefit Gala
Peter Wafzig, Getty Images On Thursday, Dec. 2, Peter Gabriel will host a gala event at New York's ... Read More »
Jimmy McMillan Releasing 'Rent Is Too Damn High' Album
While it's yet to be determined if New York gubernatorial candidate Jimmy McMillan will get enough voter support in Tuesday's election, it's certain that his "rent is too damn high" mantra has captured the hearts of the United States. ... Read More »
Jeff Tweedy, Sheryl Crow and the Roots Performing at Rally to Restore Sanity
On top of the expected political jokes, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert’s Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear will have a pretty excellent music lineup. ... Read More »
Crocodiles Take On Controversial Arizona Sheriff With 'Kill Joe Arpaio'
While San Diego fuzz-surf band Crocodiles recently told Spinner about their love for Krautrock and vintage gear, it seems they have another, more political passion: a hatred for Arizona's most controversial law enforcer, Sheriff Joe Arpaio. ... Read More »
ABBA Speaks Out Against Political Party's Use of 'Mamma Mia'
Dave Benett, Getty Images Sweden's ABBA has spoken out against a Danish political party's use of ... Read More »
Johnny Cash 'Devastated' by Iraq War, Daughter Rosanne Reveals
Here's a little nugget just emerging about Johnny Cash: he vehemently opposed the Iraq War. ... Read More »
Paul McCartney to Receive Kennedy Center Honor From President Obama
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images President Barack Obama seems to have caught Beatlemania and he just ... Read More »
Go-Go's Jane Wiedlin Hails Judge's Proposition 8 Ruling
Last week, California's Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage, was overturned by a federal judge. Jane Wiedlin, the Go-Go's rhythm guitarist/singer and an ordained minister who officiates weddings as Reverend Sister Go-Go, couldn't be happier about the news. ... Read More »
Wyclef Jean to Announce Haitian Presidential Bid This Week
Wyclef Jean has been rallying to rebuild Haiti since the massive earthquake that hit in January, but it looks like he may be taking his efforts a little bit further. The Haitian-American artist and producer will announce his candidacy for president of Haiti this week, former head of Haiti's Chamber of Deputies Pierre Eric Jean-Jacques told the Associated Press. ... Read More »



'American Idol' Changes Record Contract Policy: Runner-Up No Longer Guaranteed Major Bucks
Jennifer Lopez, Casper Smart TV Show: J.Lo to Star in Reality Series With Boyfriend (REPORT)
Miranda Lambert, W Magazine Interview: Songstress Talks Marriage, Touring and Taylor
Greg Allman Engaged to Woman 40 Years His Junior
Elton John Hospitalized in Los Angeles, Cancels Upcoming Vegas Shows
Klaxons' James Righton, Keira Knightly Engaged
Tim McGraw to Give Away 25 Mortgage-Free Homes to Wounded Veterans
Eddie Blazonczyk Dead: Grammy Award-Winning 'Polka King' Dies at 70
Janet Jackson, Diabetes Scare: Icon's Weight Gain Sparked Major Health Concerns
Mark 'Bam Bam' McConnell Dead: Former Sebastian Bach Drummer Passes Away

