Airheads Needed For Paris Hilton Show

According to People magazine, 85,000 people are seeking a chance to become Paris Hilton's BFF. That is far more than enough to fill Wembley stadium. In fact, hecklerspray would like to suggest to MTV that they try to cram all those people into Wembley Stadium - Is Paris the beast of the book of Revelation?

Offspring Resmashed

punknews.org reports: Although originally slated for last year, on June 17th, Epitaph will be re-issuing The Offspring's Epitaph debut, Ignition as well as the greatest selling independent record of all time, Smash.

Both albums will be completely remastered, and Smash will include a new 24-page booklet.

On the same day, The Offspring also plans on releasing their newest album, Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace. - [some 411 on this new album]

Fire Scare at Prince's Tonight Show Taping

antiMusic reports: Prince doesn't make many TV appearances but he agreed to go on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Friday night, but then the twits over at Access Hollywood almost screwed the whole thing up when they caused the Tonight Show set to be evacuated.

TMZ has the story: Jay had just finished his monologue when security came in and cleared the joint. A fire alarm had gone off just before people were ordered to leave. Prince is scheduled to perform.

UPDATE: It's all good. According to someone inside, everyone went right back in after the evac -- and Jay told everyone that "Access Hollywood" was taping something next door involving smoke, and didn't tell the fire folks. - more on this story

From A Second Story Window Tour Dropped

Lambgoat reports: From A Second Story Window has dropped off the remainder of their current tour with Divine Heresy. Here's a statement from the band:

"Unfortunately, we will not be able to continue the Divine Heresy tour or play New England Metal and Hardcore Fest today. We are sorry we were not able to inform you all earlier.

"Due to a ruthless combination of band problems, van problems, and debt problems, we had no choice but to go home after the Toledo show. We are not saying were breaking up - more on this story

How Punk Went Pop

antiMusic reports: We learn something new everyday. Today we learned that pop groups Good Charlotte and Sum 41 are now considered punk. Things sure seemed to have changed to the once revolutionary genre. The good news is that you can see for yourself how punk went from the underground with real punk bands to the pop mainstream with TRL clowns on a new DVD.

Punknews has the story: The documentary Punk's Not Dead has been set for release on DVD on May 01, 2008. As previously reported, the documentary focuses on the past 30 years in punk rock, with the social impact it has shown on everything from the original counter-culture, through its marketable image of today.

The cast consists of a wide variety of bands, labels and personalities; providing both interviews and performances. Current stars like Green Day, Good Charlotte and Sum 41; punk staples such as Bad Religion, Pennywise, Rancid and the Casualties; and pioneers like the Ramones, Minor Threat and the Dead Kennedys are just some of groups featured in the presentation. - That's all well and good but who wants a signed guitar?

Marshall Crenshaw Goes To The Movies

conqueroo reports: As Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's new blockbuster film, Baby Mama, opened on screens across the nation Friday, movie goers were treated to a song by Marshall Crenshaw titled "This Street."

According to Crenshaw, "I was really pleased that somebody found this one from the deepest recesses of my catalog. It's got a nice beat, a great riff, and I can't wait to see how it works in the film."

In other news, the DVD to Walk Hard starring John C. Reilly became available on April 8, featuring Crenshaw's widely acclaimed title track. The rockabilly-tinged song, penned by Crenshaw at the request of director Jake Kasdan and producer Judd Apatow, is heard repeatedly throughout the movie. - more on this story

Nugefest is Coming

antiMusic reports: Ted Nugent has made by far the biggest music announcement of the year! Sleazeroxx has it for you: The Motor City Madman, Ted Nugent, will be hitting the road this summer on the Rolling Thunder tour.

Over 40 rockouts have been confirmed this summer for the Rolling Thunder tour led by Deadly Tedly. Check out the Tour page for the warning as to when the sheer thunderous rampage will be blasting through your town with dates in Europe and North America.

No excuses not to catch this extravaganza of electric exertion. From casinos, to fairgrounds, to festivals - this tour will shock, rock and ignite! Take shelter. - dates are here if you can handle it

Madonna Webcast

Total Assault reports: In celebration of the release of Madonna's upcoming album HARD CANDY, Control Room, MSN and Verizon Wireless will present the one and only Madonna live in New York's famed Roseland Ballroom on Wednesday, April 30th.

The show will be available live on MSN Music In Concert and will also be available for viewing post-show. - You can watch it here

Weezer Foodfight

Buzznet reports: Have you ever had the urge to fling food at your friends? Well, here's your chance. In celebration of the release of their highly anticipated new single "Pork & Beans," Weezer has joined forces with Buzznet to wage an all-out pork and beans food fight.

Sounds like good, disgusting fun, right? Well, Weezer fans and Buzznet members will be happy to know that every time they hurl pork and beans at their friends, it will also benefit a great cause.

Weezer and Buzznet have selected Conscious Alliance, the non-profit organization that distributes food and resources to U.S. communities most in need, as the recipient of a donation to be given at the conclusion of the food fight. - details

Solange Knowles Goes Soph

PR reports: Geffen Records presents the sophomore release from Solange Knowles, SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams due for release on August 26th. Talented singer, songwriter, artist, and entrepreneur, Solange Knowles AKA SoL-AngeL, is ready to set the world on fire with a sound that is sure to breathe life into a sometimes stagnant music scene.

With her sophomore set, SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams, on her new label home of Geffen Records through Music World Entertainment, Solange takes us through a walk in yesteryear with an uber modern twist.

On SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams, SoL-AngeL enlisted help from producers and songwriters that she knew would capture the sound she wanted to project instantly; but getting them to believe in her wasn't easy. - more on this story

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