Robert Plant and Bon Jovi Rock The CMT

Jon Bon Jovi won his CMT for best collaborative video for 'Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore." He wasn't there, but Rimes accepted it and cracked that she had "a lot of fun rolling around with Jon in bed
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Emmanuel Jal Collaborates with Moby and Five for Fighting

HER reports: Sudanese hip hop artist and former child soldier Emmanuel Jal will be featured in the upcoming part-concert, part-documentary film, "Call and Response: Concert to End Slavery." Filmed at New York's legendary Avatar Studios last May, Jal performs two songs with Moby and Five For Fighting - "Warchild," the title track from Jal's politically aware new album due out May 13, and "Wars," a song that Moby wrote especially for this film. "Wars" intertwines Jal's Moby-written lyrics with Jal freestyling lyrics from his own compelling composition, "Forced To Sin," one of the 13 tracks on "Warchild."

"Call and Response: Concert to End Slavery" also features performances by Heartbreaker Benmont Tench, Glen Phillips, Imogen Heap, Rocco Deluca, Cold War Kids, and Switch Foot. The live performances are interspersed with interviews with cultural, social and political leaders including Darryl Hannah, Ashley Judd, and former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. "Call and Response: Concert to End Slavery" is expected to be released this summer. - more on this story

Bill Cosby Goes Hip Hop

AP reports: Bill Cosby's path has taken him from pudding pops to hip hop. The 70-year-old has recorded a hip-hop album set for release next month.

"Cosby Narratives Vol. 1: State of Emergency" blends the comedian's concepts and stories with a hip-hop, pop and jazz soundtrack.

"I do not rap on any of these things," Cosby told The Associated Press on Monday. "I wouldn't know how to fix my mouth to say some of the words." - More this CD full of filthy flath flurn here

Quicks: Def Leppard Tour, Vinyl Deicide, Flobots, Do You Know Kyle?-

antiMusic reports: According to The Grand Rapids Press, Def Leppard will resume its North American tour on Friday, April 18 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan after taking several days off due to an upper respiratory tract infection affecting the band's lead singer, Joe Elliott. (thanks Blabbermouth)

Earache sent this lil ditty over: Love and hate fall between many colors and now so does the limited edition version vinyl version of Deicide's newest destructive masterpiece, TILL DEATH DO US PART. Limited to a number of 1500 copies total, this is the perfect item for DEICIDE fans to show Satan exactly how dedicated they are. Brandish one of these rare and exclusive colored vinyls and you're sure to enter the velvet rope section of Hell! Red Vinyl (Limited to 500 copies) Blue Vinyl (Limited to 400 copies)
Green Vinyl (Limited to 300 copies) Clear Vinyl (Limited to 200 copies) Gold Vinyl (Limited to 100 copies) (what no black?) Visit the U.S. EARACHE Webstore's TILL DEATH DO US PART section to pre-order your limited edition colored vinyls, import picture disc vinyls, ultra limited edition CD packs and more.

Nine 2 Five Records has signed a deal with Michigan based band 'Know Lyfe' to distribute the group's newest release entitled 'On Cold Hands and Dark Water" scheduled to be in stores June 2008. Know Lyfe is scheduled to perform on the Vans Warped Tour beginning in July 2008, and jagermeister Tour featuring Hatebreed June 19th 2008.

For the hip-hop minded among you: If you listen to the radio, you probably heard the Flobots. They just reached the #1 most requested song in the United States at radio in just 2 weeks. If you don't listen to radio and want to hear why they are creating a buzz, UMG sent us over an E-Card with a video introduction and the full stream for "Handlebars". - Check it out and decide for yourself.

Double the Marvin Gaye DVD Fun In One Package

Kayos reports: Eagle Vision will combine two of its most popular previously-released Marvin Gaye DVD titles in one blockbuster package on May 13 when the double-disc What's Going On + Greatest Hits Live hits stores in a special Collector's Edition.

Marvin Gaye (1939-1984) is one of the most enigmatic, talented and musically enduring of all the soul stars. His career spanned doo-wop, gospel, rhythm'n'blues and sophisticated pop balladry. His appeal crossed all known cultural boundaries. His two-year refusal to take the stage after the death of his duet partner, Tammi Terrell, from a brain tumor in 1970…the battles he fought with Motown to get What's Going On released…bankruptcy…drug addiction…marital woes…expatriotism…and his shocking death at the hand of his own father makes his legend one of the more troubling yet fascinating stories in music history.

That and more is covered on Eagle's What's Going On, a 100-minute look at the life and times of a giant. This is the full story of his extraordinary life, filled with new interviews with his family, friends and colleagues, re-enactments and classic archive footage (some of it never seen before) of Marvin at home, on stage and in the recording studio. - more on this story

Rothbury Expands

PR reports: On July 4th weekend 2008, ROTHBURY emerges as a new American celebration. For this next generation of the rock and roll music festival, ROTHBURY sets forth as a huge party with a purpose. Music is the soul of ROTHBURY, which today announces a handful of new artists added to the lineup.

New acts include: Sam Beam of Iron and Wine, Atmosphere, Steel Pulse, The Wailers featuring Elan, Ingrid Michaelson, Perpetual Groove, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, Boombox, Brother Ali, Greensky Bluegrass, Trampled By Turtles, and Four Finger Five join the already confirmed musical acts including Dave Matthews Band, Widespread Panic, John Mayer, 311, Phil Lesh and Friends, Modest Mouse, Primus, Snoop Dogg, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Thievery Corporation, Colbie Caillat and many others.

Hosted at the one-of-a-kind Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan, the unique festival site offers trails, forests, fields, lakes and beach fronts, and even on-site lodging, bars and eateries. The four day, environmentally sustainable music and camping festival promises to be an inspiring cultural assembly; one where music fans, artists and progressive thinkers gather to celebrate much more than music. - more details and the full lineup can be found here

Debbie Gibson Fears Stalker

antiMusic reports: We have some shocking news for you- Debbie Gibson still has a fan. She now goes by Deborah Gibson, but the 80s teen pop queen apparently has the full attention of an obsessed fan who is stalking her. Not good. Here is what TMZ had to say about this scary story. TMZ spoke to Gibson, who filed a restraining order against Bassas Jorge Puigdollers today. She said the guy not only drove to her show in Texas on Saturday night, but within an hour of her landing in Los Angeles on Sunday he was outside her home!

Gibson says Puigdollers has been following her around the country and sending her letters for over six years, but that the obsessive behavior reached a very uncomfortable level after he turned up at her home several times -- and wouldn't leave -- in one week. She says she filed the restraining order because, "I feel my safety is in jeopardy."

Deborah tells us the nut is in his mid-forties, lives in Spain and even left his wife to follow Deb around the country. Good news for his spouse -- not so much for Gibson. - shake your love over her for more details

Metallica Talk Turkey

BW*BK reports: After two unforgettable performances in 1993 and 1999, Metallica fans in Turkey have been arguing for years if the band would revisit the country once more.

Finally at a news conference on Monday it became official that the group will be heading to Turkey for the third time this summer for a stadium gig on July 27 at Istanbul's Ali Sami Yen Stadium.

The official announcement for the concert, which brought to an end rumors among devoted fans of the band, was also posted on Metallica's website, which, in a show of respect for Turkish fans, was written in Turkish. - more on this story

DiddyFest 08 Featuring Top Making the Bland Stars

antiMusic reports: Wondering what tours to waste your money on this summer? Diddy has a suggestion for you- DiddyFest featuring his top manufactured acts all on one stage! You wanna miss this one. Here is official announcement: After record breaking back-to-back No. 1 album debuts by Danity Kane and Day26, P. Diddy decided it was time to put the bands on a national tour.

In addition, P. Diddy revealed that MTV cameras will document the tour for the new season of the hit reality series "Making the Band" airing late summer. The official tour dates for the "P. Diddy and MTV Presents Making The Band 4 – The Tour" were announced today on TRL.

The cross-country, multi-artist bill will feature the hit reality series' two #1-selling superstar groups, Danity Kane and Day26, as well as fellow MTB4 star, Donnie Klang. Joining the tour as special guest will be Bad Boy recording artist Cheri Dennis. - more on this story

Catch A Rogue Wave This Spring and Summer

PR reports: Oakland based indie rock band Rogue Wave have their Spring and Summer planned out for them. The band is gearing up for a series of headlining tour dates that include 2 nights at Schuba's in Chicago, NYC's Irving Plaza, DC's 9:30 club and a performance at San Francisco's Fillmore Theatre.

The band has also confirmed main support slots on both this summer's anticipated Death Cab for Cutie and Jack Johnson tours. Rogue will also be seen on the summer festival circuit with confirmed performances at Coachella, Bonnaroo, All Points West, Sasquatch and Lollapalooza.

"I can't wait to play with some of the nicest and most talented people I know and in some of the most beautiful venues in the country," front man Zach Rogue said about the band's summer schedule. - more on this story

The Adventures of You Me & Iowa

PR reports: Available May 6 on CD and digitally, The Adventures of You Me & Iowa is the second release from the California quintet You Me & Iowa. Produced by Dave Newton (The Little Ones, The Mighty Lemon Drops) and mixed by J. Robbins (The Dismemberment Plan, Jawbox, The Promise Ring), The Adventures of You Me & Iowa is fresh indie-pop-rock that twists the genre in new & authentic musical directions.

With complex arrangements combined with catchy melodies and an inspired rhythm section, the five members of You Me & Iowa have been steadily building a rabid following in the greater Los Angeles indie scene since their inception in 2003. Repeated sold-out shows at Spaceland and other high-profile venues have resulted in a steadily growing fan base, and awards such as being voted "Best Alternative Rock Band 2005" at the LA Music Awards have pointed the spotlight directly at the band.

The first track 'Dress The Stage' is in rotation on Los Angeles radio tastemaker Indie 103.1, and a CD release party is scheduled for May 24th at the Los Angeles indie music institution Spaceland. While you wait for the CD, - check out a free MP3 of the song.

Who Won CMT Awards?

antiMusic reports: We know you are just itching to know who won CMT Awards on Monday night. We didn't want to hold up Tuesday's report to wait for the results so here they are... a day late.. and...

• Video of the year: Taylor Swift, "Our Song."

• Male video: Trace Adkins, "I Got My Game On."

• Female video: Taylor Swift, "Our Song."

• Group video: Rascal Flatts, "Take Me There."

• Duo video: Sugarland, "Stay." - more winners

sOuth Plot US Invasion

Filter reports: UK darlings sOuth are thrilled to announce a stateside tour in support of their upcoming release, You Are Here. The album is set to hit on April 29th via bluhammock music/Young American Recordings.

Following in the wake of some phenomenal shows at this year's SXSW festival, it's pretty clear that sOuth are looking forward to taking the US by storm. You Are Here is the band's most enticing and captivating release to date and their live show is an ecstatic whirlwind of melody sure to excite any and all musical palates.

Known in part for refusing to make the same record twice, it's no surprise that You Are Here is an obvious departure from albums past, lending itself instead to more carefully orchestrated ballads. - more on this story

RED i CLAN Take Eastern Europe By Storm With Leaked CD

PR reports: RED i CLAN will release its debut album Killohead on April 29th (Rezzonator). Lead singer and primary songwriter Sor had contemplated rushing the CD to fans early due to a rash of web torrent sites that have leaked Killohead before its intended release date. He ultimately decided against it: "it reminded me of the days of trading pirated tapes way before the 'net thing hit. It feels good to know that people just couldn't wait to share my music."

A Google search of the band reveals many of these torrents are based in Eastern Europe, specifically countries formerly behind the Iron Curtain. As a native of one of these countries, Sor is not surprised to see the abundance of overzealous fans. He explains, "Due to the harsh social conditions before the crash and burn of communism, Eastern Europe has always been friendlier to underground and trend-breaking music than the Britney Spears culture. I'm glad to know RED i CLAN is among the bands people want to hear."

RED i CLAN focuses much of their energy on the creation of a sound that fans agree is brand new. RED i CLAN music is a mash-up of hard rock energy, electronic style and synth beats. Sor asks that anyone who listens to RED i CLAN's music not compare what they hear against the norm. The band's tenet has always been to "take a chance and risk turning some people off rather than tread on what's been done before. Our music is very different by choice. We're intentionally doing something no-one else does to shake things up." - Visit www.rediclan.com for more information and song samples.

Joseph Arthur Delivers Crazy Rain As His Monthly EP Installment

Sneak Attack reports: Last month Sneak Attack announced that Joseph Arthur would be releasing one EP a month, for four months. They were serious, and now it's time for EP 2: the wonderfully melodic and chaotic, near-techno Crazy Rain is out today, April 15 on Joseph's Lonely Astronaut label.

Crazy Rain features the track "Nothin 2 Hide" featuring Greg Dulli (Afghan Whigs/Twilight Singers/Gutter Twins. Also the CD release includes Limited Art Poster of an original water color by Joseph Arthur.

CRAZY RAIN Tracklisting: 1) Killer's Kniife 2) Nothin 2 Hide 3) I Wanna Get You Alone 4) Radio Euphoria 5) Dream of the Eternal Life 6) I Come Down 7) Nobody Make It Home 8) Hunter - It's available at iTunes or you can buy two CD copies here

. The Rolling Stones - Shine A Light (IMAX)

The Rolling Stones don't embody rock n' roll... they ARE rock n' roll and Martin Scorsese wondrously captured this for future generations to witness on his new film Shine A Light. Tony K takes a look at the IMAX spectacular. (5 stars) - Read the full The Rolling Stones - Shine A Light (IMAX) review

. Id Guinness - Cure For The Common Crush

Who says the '80s are over? Anyone making such a premature announcement hasn't yet heard Cure For The Common Crush by Id Guinness. This CD's slick production makes one want to shout, "Come back Simple Minds. All's forgiven." (3 stars) - Read the full Id Guinness - Cure For The Common Crush review

. 10 Years of antiMusic: Slapp Talks CRap

We're looking back at 10 years of antiMusic. Today we revisit one of the most controversial and opinionated columnists to ever appear on antiMusic- Scott Slapp. The following rant generated the most debate among our readers. Here is Scott's Slapp of rap. - Read the full Slapp Talks CRap review

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