Gay Idol Lawsuit - Top Story of 07

According to the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by TMZ, Vazquez allegedly "sexually harassed" Magdaleno Olmos, assistant accountant for Fremantle Media, the company that produces American Idol. 

In the lawsuit, Olmos claims "Vazquez stared lasciviously, smiled lasciviously and on one occasion followed him into a bathroom ... knocked on the door of the plaintiff's stall and made eye contact through the space in the stall door."- more on this story

Joss Stone Traded Sex for Hits? - Top Story of 07

In a new interview with Rowdy.tv posted on Youtube, Austin – who has worked with Pink, Madonna and Michael Jackson – claims the soul singer had sexual relationships with her collaborators to get attention and preferential treatment. 

He says in the clip – mentioning musician Novel and producer Raphael Saadiq, who both worked on her new album, "It's not my problem that she was f***ed Novel and then she f***ed Saadiq. You go in the studio and girls like Joss are just trying to get as much attention as they can from producers
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Madden Woman Beater? - Top Story of 07

According to police sources, the woman claimed Madden struck her on the left breast "with the heel of his hand" as the rocker tried to escort his girlfriend, Nicole Richie, out of the back door of Mr. Chow restaurant in Beverly Hills. The photographer told TMZ that she has a welt to prove it, and had to see a doctor for treatment. 

Madden can be seen throwing a forceful, open-handed stiff-arm into the chest of another paparazzo, moments after the alleged incident. Police reps also tell TMZ that they take every claim seriously, and a crime report was taken on this incident.- more on this story

Fall Out Thieves? - Top Story of 07

In 2001, Hans' former band Knives Out, toured the U.S. and sold a black T-shirt with a drawing of a hand with a ribbon tied around the wrist and the phrase "Don't Open Till After X-Mas." The line "The ribbon on my wrist says, 'Do not open before Christmas,' " is part of Fall Out Boy's song "Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued" (which refers to an unrelated matter). 

"They 100 percent ripped us off," Hans told us yesterday. "It just pisses me off. They should have asked," says the artist/musician. [see full story for more including how FOB kind of sort of "borrowed" lyrics in the past] - more on this story

Diddy Assault - Top Story of 07

Gerard Rechnitzer was at a post-Oscar bash Sunday night with his fiancee at Teddy's at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. At around 2 AM Monday morning, the 27 year-old Rechnitzer was on his way to the parking lot when he made a pit stop in the bathroom. When he walked out, he notice his fiancee was surrounded by six men, including Combs. We're told the 5'7", 140 lb. Rechnitzer watched as Combs chat up his girl for about five minutes, and then asked his fiancee to leave with him. 

At that point, Combs allegedly told the woman he was having a party and invited her to come. Rechnitzer persisted and asked his fiancee again to leave with him. Combs then allegedly socked Rechnitzer in the jaw- more on this story

Racism = Jail for R&B Star - Top Story of 07

The Grammy-nominated "Milkshake" purveyor was arrested in Miami's South Beach district early Friday after screaming racial epithets at two prostitutes—who turned out to be undercover female cops running a sting operation. 

The 27-year-old Kelis, whose full name is Kelis Rogers-Jones, was taken into custody about 4:30 a.m. and booked on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest without violence- more on this story

Leto's Face Moshed - Top Story of 07

Along with his nose, which was unintentionally broken, Leto suffered a foot injury and superficial injuries to his face and body. 

Leto finished the show and even declared it one of the best of the tour, but eventually checked into a hospital to ensure that none of his injuries would require surgery.- more on this story

Fan Killed in Ticket Line - Top Story of 07

The unnamed 18-year-old was sleeping in a shopping centre car park in Whangarei, NZ, in anticipation of the tickets going on sale at 9am for a show in Auckland this April.

The fan was hit by a car and immediately killed in the incident. The driver did not stop and police are now launching an appeal to find the driver of the dark Nissan Skyline.- more on this story

Whining Chiefs - Top Story of 07

The band's second effort has received a damning response from many quarters, with Gigwise labeling it "the sound of a band hitting a creative brick wall." 

But Wilson is defiant in the face of adversity, saying that the band believe they have made "a great record." 

He told 6music: "I don't want to sound big-headed, but anyone who says they don't like the new album is just lying. It's weird, we know it's good." [denial = don't even notice I am lying.. see full story for more blathering from said asshat]- more on this story

Rock Star INXtheft? - Top Story of 07

In the lawsuit obtained by TMZ, a writer/producer named Sharlene Sullivan claims that in 2002, she registered a show synopsis called "Rock Star" with the Writers Guild of America, in which "lead vocalists for rock bands would compete and would be judged by well known musicians/rock stars." 

In the lawsuit, Sullivan claims she shared the idea with several industry people connected with both Mark Burnett and the rock band INXS. After receiving initial interest from those parties, Sullivan claims she was told to "abandon the project" and "write an unrelated treatment regarding transvestites." Soon after, the suit claims, Mark Burnett claimed he created a reality show called "RockStar: INXS." Sullivan says Burnett knew that it had already been created.- more on this story

Popper Popped - Top Story of 07

Popper was arrested along with a friend, Brian Gourgeois, who was driving Popper's car at the time. They will both be charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

The WSP also says that DEA agents seized Popper's vehicle, and he could face federal charges of possessing a vehicle with hidden compartments. Let's hope his harmonica playing goes over well in the big house. [see the full story for Popper's excuse for having all those dandy gadgets!] 
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Shaddy Justice - Top Story of 07

The rap superstar's answers are considered a potentially critical part of a civil lawsuit brought by the promoter against three insurance companies that declined to cover the costs of the cancellation. 

Eminem had been slated to headline the Sept. 17, 2005 concert as part of the European leg of his Anger Management Tour, but the rapper, whose real name is Marshall Mathers III, backed out just weeks before the show, citing exhaustion stemming from other medical issues- more on this story

GNR Fan Protest - Top Story of 07

The fansite posted threats late last year (06) after another delay, but the unnamed fan gave frontman AXL ROSE the benefit of the doubt when he released a statement promising fans the album would hit stores this month. 

A recently announced delay has now sounded the death knoll for GNRonline.it, which has closed down in protest. In a statement, the site's administrators write, "The never-ending saga of Chinese Democracy, the lack of respect, clearness and mutual loyalty are just some of the reasons that has brought us down to this painful conclusion.- more on this story

Rock Hall Vs Roth Pt II - Top Story of 07

According to the Times, the Roth camp says that the only offer they had received before Friday was an invitation to perform "You Really Got Me" with Velvet Revolver. Roth balked in part because that song, off Van Halen's first album, was originally recorded by the Kinks and is not a "true" Van Halen song. 

Roth wanted to sing "Jump," but with rehearsal time limitations, and other logistics, it was not possible.[by no means should you accomodate the star being inducted]- more on this story

Courtney Vs Rehab - Top Story of 07

The rehab filed suit in Orange County Superior Court on March 1st. In the lawsuit they claim that Love only paid an initial $10,000 but still owes over $181,000. "Although demanded multiple times by plaintiff, orally and in writing, none of the balance stated has been paid," the lawsuit said. Gigwise also reports: Whilst Beau Monde cited client confidentiality in refusing to comment on the case filed in Orange County Superior Court, a representative for Love said "this matter is in the process of being resolved," claiming there was simply a conflict over the size of the bill. 

Rant: We don't usually stick up for Courtney here in the Day in Rock but anyone not on serious drugs would have a problem with a $180K rehab bill. Did they toss out the 12 Steps (which you can get for free) for the empty pocket method? (After paying them off you won't have enough money for drugs.)- more on this story

GNR Leak Explained Away - Top Story of 07

"Our understanding of how that happened is that an experimental edit using 'Better' in place of 'Paradise City' was somehow accidentally mislabeled as the 'Paradise City' Harley-Davidson video/commercial and was inadvertently released on the internet. We believe the 'leak' came from this source tape and someone with access to it…. 

For the record, absolutely none of the songs that have been leaked have come from the band or our organization. None of the songs that have been leaked are anything more than demo versions, works in progress. No final mixes.- more on this story

Stevie Wonder Sex Suit - Top Story of 07

TMZ obtained the lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, in which Reginald Thomas, Jr. claims he was fired by KJLH in Los Angeles, after talking with his boss about allegations that employees at the station engaged in payola. 

And there's a sexual harassment allegation as well. Thomas claims in the lawsuit that he informed his boss that "Stevie Wonder had telephoned one of the sales associates late at night on her cellular phone." When Thomas brought up the alleged incident, he claims one of his bosses responded, "You never know who he's f...ing around here. It's a lawsuit waiting to happen."[Now we know what inspired the song]- more on this story

Boston Singer Death A Suicide - Top Story of 07

"He gave as long as he could, as best he could, and he was very tired. We take comfort in knowing that he is now, at last, at peace." 

Delp, 55, died Friday at his Atkinson home. Fiancee Pamela Sullivan found him. Toxicology tests by the state medical examiner's office showed that Delp committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning, said Lt. William Baldwin. Delp also left two notes taped to a door and letters to his family and Sullivan- more on this story

Doors Recruit Fuel Singer - Top Story of 07

Zeppelin Vs Pirate - Top Story of 07

Page will appear as a witness at Glasgow Sheriff Court in the case against businessman Robert Langley, of Buckingham. 

Langley, 59, was arrested at a record fair in the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, two years ago, with £26,000 (approximately $50,000) of allegedly pirated CDs.- more on this story

Kid Rock Sues Accuser - Top Story of 07

TMZ obtained the lawsuit filed by Rock's attorneys against Kelly Ann Kozlowski, the woman who last week accused Kid of assaulting her. The musician is seeking undisclosed monetary damages for invasion of privacy, defamation, and for trespassing the Rock residence. 

In a police report, Kozlowski had claimed that Kid (whose real name is Robert Ritchie) grabbed her by the neck and threw her into a snowbank, charges that Rock denied -- and that were ultimately unsubstantiated. According to the Rock lawsuit, after meeting the rap-rocker at a local bar, Kozlowski and her boyfriend tagged along to listen to some tracks Rock had recently recorded, but "began placing drinks on [Rock's] recording equipment and was otherwise acting improperly." - more on this story

Elton Bigot Rant - Top Story of 07

But for now let's just concentrate on the gay thing. Elton John turns 60 this weekend and, instead of marking the occasion by dressing up as a big duck and going to a poncey rah-rah party with a bunch of sycophantic tossers, he's decided to do something useful and speak out against all the anti-gay bigots in the world in an article for the New Statesman. 

By penning such an important and potentially inflammatory article that'll be felt around the world, Elton John will be drawing attention to a cause that many millions of people feel strongly about. And also drawing attention to the fact that Elton John's back catalogue will be available to download from iTunes for the first time on Monday a bit too. But that's probably just a coincidence.- more on this story

Judas Priest Legend Calls RIAA Silly - Top Story of 07

The Classic Metal Show: The Record Industry Association of America. They're going after Internet radio stations to pay a very high royalty rate in order to broadcast copyrighted music. Basically, just to give you the gist of it, in a year's time at the royalty rate they are asking, an Internet radio station that, say, serves 1,000 listeners 365 days a year, the royalty rate that they would have to pay in order to stay in business would equate to about $200,000 a year. 

K.K. Downing: Well, that's just ridiculous. That just doesn't stack up, as you say. That just doesn't equate. What's the equation? Who put that together? That's obviously silly. - more on this story

Weiland Fight Leads To Charges - Top Story of 07

Sources tell TMZ that Weiland and his wife Mary ripped alarm clocks and phones from their sockets and threw them, made "dents and gauges" in the walls, and that there was even blood found on some of the linens afterward. (A picture taken at the scene shows a note attached to a trash bag that says, in Spanish, "with blood.") 

The trouble started when Mary arrived at the hotel Saturday, whereupon the couple got into "a huge argument" witnessed by their two young children, who had to be taken away by Weiland's assistant. Weiland himself then left, leaving behind Mary, who could be heard throwing things in the room. The police were called, and the hotel is pressing charges for the damage caused. There's no word whether either Weiland or his wife were injured in the spat.- more on this story

UK Dogg Snoop - Top Story of 07

The rapper has been blocked entry to continue his current tour with P Diddy following his part in a brawl at London's Heathrow Airport last year, but is attempting to overturn the decision. 

His spokesperson says in a statement, "Snoop still sincerely hopes that the British Government will reconsider their decision and UK shows will be allowed to go on as planned. [What the fizzle were they thinking? See full story for more] - more on this story

Rocker Arrested For Rape - Top Story of 07

The woman also states that she contacted Davi by email, and that he responded in January 2007, admitting in an email what had happened. She reported her findings to Fairfax, VA police who then contacted Philadelphia authorities to have the warrant issued for Davi's arrest last Thursday. 

Philadelphia detectives found the band's website, and discovered they were playing in Fullerton, CA on Friday. They proceeded to arrange for Fullerton police to go to the club and arrest Davi prior to the band's set.- more on this story

Velvet Arson - Top Story of 07

According to police, 31-year-old Mary Weiland was booked for investigation of felony arson vandalism after cops responded to a "female burning clothes" call late Saturday evening. 

The couple's two kids, who were home during the incident, were placed in the custody of family friends- more on this story

G-Unit Deny Kid Beating - Top Story of 07

Emcee Tony Yayo pleaded not guilty Sunday to misdemeanor charges of harassment and endangering the welfare of a child, just one day after his arrest in New York for allegedly beating up a 14-year-old boy. 

While the New York Police Department has not released the boy's identity—as is typical protocol for incidents involving minors—the alleged teenage victim is believed to be James Rosemond, the son of G-Unit rival the Game's manager, Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond.- more on this story

Aguilera Lip Synching? - Top Story of 07

Aguilera's manager IRVING AZOFF has admitted there was a sound-related problem at the concert.

He tells the New York Daily News, "Miss Aguilera is one of the most talented vocalists to ever grace the stage; however, we did have a technical problem with the sound equipment at the Garden."- more on this story

Fighting Words: Oasis are repetitive Luddites - Top Story of 07

Okereke is quoted as saying: "I think Oasis are the most over-rated and pernicious band of all time. They had a totally negative and dangerous impact upon the state of British music." 

Not content to leave the commentary there, Okereke also reportedly mocked the Oasis brothers' oft attempts to link themselves to the Beatles' legacy. He's further quoted as sniping: "They claim to be inspired by the Beatles but, and this so saddens me, they have failed to grasp that the Beatles were about constant change and evolution. Oasis are repetitive Luddites."[- more on this story

Imagine There's No Hippies - Top Story of 07

The anthem narrowly beat Chris De Burgh's Lady In Red, which took second place in the survey of 3,760 over-50s conducted by the Smooth Radio network. 

Crazy, a number one hit for US hip-hop duo Gnarls Barkley last year, also made the list - but nearly half of the top 50 came from the 1960s.
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Mest Murder Self Defense - Top Story of 07

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office told the network "We determined that the suspect and victim had dated the same girl back-and-forth for over a year. There had been threats, and the victim sent several threatening messages to the suspect. Apparently, there was some mutual combat and Lovato attempted to separate himself from the victim when the victim challenged him to a fight. 

The victim followed Lovato to an isolated spot in the underground garage and tried to fight him. Lovato defended himself, and there was insufficient evidence to show that it was not a justifiable use of reasonable force in self-defense."- more on this story

Black Eyed Pea Arrested - Top Story of 07

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Taboo, real name Jaime Luis Gomez, was involved in a minor collision at approximately 8:30 a.m. in Industry, a town 20 miles east of Los Angeles. 

Officers on the scene reported finding less than an ounce of marijuana and a medication for which the hip-hopster did not have a prescription.
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Bono Knighted - Top Story of 07

Bono, 46, was named a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in an informal, laugh-filled ceremony in the Dublin home of British Ambassador David Reddaway. 

"You have permission to call me anything you want -- except sir, all right? Lord of lords, your demigodness, that'll do," he told reporters afterward. Because he is an Irish citizen, Bono won't have the title of "sir" before his name.[
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