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Bon Jovi Bomb Threat

Sleazeroxx reports: A bomb threat forced a three-hour evacuation of a Bon Jovi concert Saturday night at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise [Florida] as authorities swept the massive arena for explosives.

The threat turned out to be a hoax, courtesy of someone calling from a cell phone with only 911 capabilities, authorities said. It was unclear if Sunrise police had any suspects. Police did not return numerous messages and pages seeking information Saturday evening.

Sunrise police received the threat sometime around 6 p.m. from a caller saying they would blow up the arena with two bombs at 7:57 p.m., said Sunrise Commissioner Sheila Alu. She said the police had several bomb-sniffing dogs sweeping the arena. "We are taking this very seriously to ensure the safety of all concertgoers," Alu said. - more on this story

Guns N' Roses Almost Reunited

antiMusic reports: Scott Weiland dropped a bomb in a new interview with Classic Rock magazine. During the conversation he not only said that he thinks his former Velvet Revolver bandmates should reunite with Axl Rose, but he also said that they almost did. Blabbermouth has posted part of the interview including this discussion:

When asked if an alternative to this heated situation between him and the rest of VELVET REVOLVER would that they all cool off, do their separate projects and then regroup and see how the land lies, Weiland replied, "I think they should get GUNS N' ROSES back together, to tell you the truth. I think that would be the greatest thing that they could do. I think the world would be very happy.

"If they could stop talking trash about Axl [Rose, GN'R singer] in the press. It almost happened. The pens were ready to sign. With the 'Greatest Hits', there was a possibility [of a reunion], but there was too much stuff being said. But it was a close call. I would love to see that happen, as a Guns N' Roses fan. I'd pay to see it." - They went on to ask Duff about this. Read what he had to say

Metallica For Halloween?

antiMusic reports: Has the release date for the new Metallica album been leaked onto the Inaweb? It may have been as Amazon.com has added a release date to their listing for the album. And it's sooner then you think. Howz about getting a treat from Lars for Halloween?

Blabbermouth has the story: Amazon.com is currently listing an October 28, 2008 release date for the new METALLICA album. It should be noted, however, that this information has not yet been corroborated by the band or the group's record label, Warner Bros. Music. METALLICA has set up a web site at MissionMetallica.com that says it will offer fans a chance to "experience the new album before it's done."

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich told RollingStone.com that the band intends to explore "everything" in terms of selling its music once its current recording contract expires. But although the group's upcoming ninth studio album is its last with Warner Bros., Ulrich said they would be hesitant to follow in the footsteps of U2 and MADONNA and sign a comprehensive "360 deal" with Live Nation. - more on this story

The Fiddy Cent Workout!

antiMusic reports: 50 Cent has put his finger into a lot of different areas aside from music to make a buck. Perhaps a "Fiddy Cent Workout" DVD is in the cards as well? Might not go down very well in the hood, but there are probably enough people out there stupid enough to buy it.

Before people start thinking that Fiddy is really putting out an fidness DVD, he isn't but he's reportedly catching some hell from his homies for taking up aerobics to become more of a girlyman. Gigwise has the report: 50 Cent has become the laughing stock of the Hip Hop fraternity after turning to aerobics to get in shape for his new film role.

Fiddy, real name Curtis Jackson, has taken up the exercise regime to shed some of his muscle for his part as a cop in 'Streets of Blood'. - more on this story

Idol's Lowest Ratings in Five Years

antiMusic reports: It looks like American Idol has already hit its peak and is on a downhill slide after posting their lowest rating five years for a much coveted demographic. While the show sill has a lot of viewers, more and more people seem to be tuning out.

Wednesday night's telecast lost 700,000 viewers from the previous week and had the lowest ratings among 18-49 year-olds in five years. Last week 23.3 million people tuned in for the results show but this week the number dropped to 22.6 million.

Still an insane amount of viewers but the ratings have been sliding all year as it looks like more and more Americans are tuning out. At this rate Paula might disappear back into obscurity within a couple more seasons. Then you'll have to do a bar to get your fix of karaoke. But we'll have to wait and see. - More details

Johnson Bores as Prince Soars at Coachella

antiMusic reports: The Verve and Serj apparently upstaged Jack Johnson's headlining set at Coachella on Friday night. At least that was Billboard's take. But Saturday night's set from Prince has been hailed as explosive by critics in attendance.

Billboard had this to say about Friday's performances, "Mellow singer/songwriter Jack Johnson brought the first day of the annual Coachella music festival in southern California to an underwhelming end. His performance at Indio's Empire Polo Field on Friday was evidently not compulsory viewing for all of the approximately 60,000 or so attendees. Prior to Johnson, reunited UK rock outfit the Verve commanded the main stage... Serj Tankian's politically fueled appearance at the Outdoor Theatre sent a jolt into the late evening audience." read their full review

While Johnson's mellow style may have underwhelmed on Friday night, Prince apparently painted the desert purple with an explosive set of his hits, some unexpected covers and collaborations. Aside from his standard set of hits, Prince was joined on stage by Morris Day for a performance of "Jungle Love" and then Sheila E jumped on stage for "Glamorous Life". But the real treat for some was to hear Prince perform two classics by other bands when he launched into Radiohead's "Creep" and then The Beatles' "Come Together".

Roger Waters is set to headline on Sunday night before this article was posted. Read Billboards report on Sat night - here

Eddie Van Halen Health Update

Blabbermouth reports: Eddie Van Halen recently spoke to People magazine about his health in the wake of last month's announcement that Van Halen's ongoing world tour was put on ice after the guitarist was diagnosed with an unspecified medical condition.

There are still no public details on exactly what ailed, or ails, the guitarist, but he says, quote, "I feel excellent. I'm healthier than I've ever been. It's wonderful."

VAN HALEN resumed its reunion tour with singer David Lee Roth on April 17 in Reno, Nevada, followed by a performance in Las Vegas on April 19 at Tiger Jam XI, an annual fundraiser hosted by pro golf star Tiger Woods. - more on this story

Crue Cryptic About Lee's Status

antiMusic reports: Just what is Tommy Lee's status in Motley Crue? Don't look to Nikki Sixx for an answer. Normally we would have skipped this, but we can't resist Nikki talking about when he died dude! Here is the story from Sleazeroxx.com: Remember how, back in September, there were all those news reports floating around the Web about outspoken, Kid Rock-hating Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, and how he had either resigned or been booted from the band? Yeah, well, so does Metal File.

At the time the news first broke -- by way of a lawsuit the band had filed against its former manager, which stated, "Lee recently informed [bassist Nikki] Sixx and [guitarist Mick] Mars that he was resigning from the band, and his resignation was accepted" -- the Crue's representatives would neither confirm nor deny Lee's ouster. So ever since, like most of the band's fans, we'd simply assumed Lee was done with the Crue -- that, perhaps, spinning records as a celebrity DJ was more his speed. Considering all this, Metal File must admit we were awfully confused by Lee's appearance with the band in Los Angeles, when the boys revealed their upcoming Crue Fest tour. So when we had the opportunity to sit down with the band following the press conference, we just had to ask: What's the deal with Tommy?

Of course, the Crue have been in the rock and roll game long enough (make that 27 years) to know how to dodge a few questions -- which is precisely what they did. "You know, it's so funny," started Sixx. "[Saints of Los Angeles] is loosely based on the book 'The Dirt,' and originally, we were going to call it The Dirt. But this society, where it's at right now, is so ridiculous. It's all about gossip. Everything is gossip. It's demented to have people standing in line at the grocery store, reading something they know is a lie and buying it. And so, that's the thing with this band -- we fit into that perfectly. Mick just told me a few minutes ago that he found out he's dead, on the Internet. That's the second time that's happened to him. I have one death, and he has two. I'm jealous." - read more of the interview

Winehouse Gets Slapped On the Wrist

antiMusic reports: Amy Winehouse was arrested on Friday for assaulting two men earlier in the week. But after being questioned, the cops let the troubled singer go after cautioning her about her wild ways.

According to the BBC, Winehouse's spokesman said in statement: "Amy Winehouse was questioned this morning at a London police station in connection to an incident in Camden in the early hours of 23 April, 2008.

"She admitted to a common assault by slapping a man with an open hand and accepted a caution. Amy was fully co-operative with inquiries and apologised for the incident. She thanked the police for their professional handling of the matter. There will be no further action taken." - Read about the attacks here

Phil Collins Quitting Music

Gigwise reports: Phil Collins, known best for his role as the lead singer and drummer in Genesis, appears to have dramatically announced his retirement from the music industry.

In an interview with The Times newspaper, Collins said he had no plans to tour again and that any future writing was unlikely to become an album.

Unusually, the former Genesis star chose to make his announcement by reciting the lines of a famous Basil Fawlty sketch. - more on this story

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