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  • Black Sabbath: Bill Ward Wants Ozzy Osbourne to Apologize Before Joining Reunion Tour

    Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward is not happy with Ozzy Osbourne. The pair's relationship has been strained ever since 2012 when the percussionist decided not to join his former bandmates for a reunion due to issues with the contract. Ward now says that he will not join the group for a final tour or album until Osbourne apologizes to him.

  • Grateful Dead Reunion Shows in Chicago to Be Broadcast in Theaters

    Fans who weren't able to buy tickets to the Grateful Dead's July reunion shows in Chicago will be able to see the performances in select movie theaters, Fathom Events announced today, April 16. The screenings will run for five hours July 3 to 5 as Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir and Phil Lesh jam live from Soldier Field. Tickets for the shows will be on sale May 4 with local theaters determining the prices, 'Billboard' noted.

  • 'American Idol' Contestants React to Quentin Alexander's Outburst

    There were a few tense moments last night, April 15, on American Idol involving Quentin Alexander. The contestant was unhappy to see Joey Cook and Rayvon Owen have to go up against one another in the final minutes of the show, so he shared his thoughts. Judge Harry Connick Jr. didn't take kindly to the remarks, which were later clarified by Alexander during the show. Billboard caught up with a few of the contestants afterwards to get their take on what happened.

  • Kanye West, Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift on 'Time's' Influential People List

    'Time' magazine has released its annual list praising the 100 Most Influential People of 2015. The representatives for music this year include Kanye West, Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw. A slew of other celebrities and politicians made the list, including Lorne Michaels, Bradley Cooper and Jeb Bush.

  • Meek Mill Talks Nicki Minaj, Prison, 2nd Album in New Interview

    Meek Mill left prison in December after serving five months in prison in relation to a 2008 drug and gun conviction -- he violated his probation following that incident, which is why he was locked up again. The rapper is back to living the good life -- he is getting ready to release his second solo album, 'Dream Worth More Than Money,' and head out on tour with his new girlfriend Nicki Minaj. Mill spoke with 'XXL' in a new interview recently about his time in prison and how it changed him.

  • Three 6 Mafia's Crunchy Black Arrested for Meth Possession

    Police in Las Vegas arrested Three 6 Mafia member Crunchy Black this week for possession of meth. According to TMZ, officials stopped the rapper after he crossed an intersection while a "do not cross" light was flashing. They searched him and found the narcotics, to which he reportedly said he had tried to buy cocaine, not meth.

  • Pearl Jam & Fans Buy House for Mother Love Bone Frontman Andrew Wood's Mom

    Andrew Wood is an important part of Pearl Jam, despite the fact that he's been dead for 25 years. The late singer fronted Mother Love Bone, one of PJ's predeccessors that featured Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard. Ament, Gossard and the rest of Pearl Jam nation pulled their resources together and raised some money recently to help out Andrew's mother, Toni, who was living in a run-down trailer.

  • Jon Stewart Gushes Over Ad-Rock on 'The Daily Show'

    Ad-Rock -- aka Adam Horovitz -- of the Beastie Boys stopped by 'The Daily Show' recently to catch up with Jon Stewart. The host went into fanboy mode immediately after the rapper walked on set to seemingly promote his new movie 'While We're Young.' Like most of his previous late-night interviews, Ad-Rock never got around to talking about the movie, and Stewart was just fine with that.

  • The War on Drugs Performs on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

    The War on Drugs continued its victory lap behind last year's 'Lost in a Dream' album, performing "Under the Pressure" and "Disappointing" on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' last night, April 13. The group put on a signature performance, complete with dreamy guitar licks and peaceful grooves.

  • MTV Bringing Back 'Celebrity Deathmatch'

    Celebrities beware: MTV is bringing back its violent claymation show 'Celebrity Deathmatch.' The series, which ran for six seasons, will air on MTV2. This is the second revival of the series -- it was canceled in 2002 and brought back a few years later before getting the ax again.

  • 'American Idol' Live Tour Dates: Competition Announces Road Shows

    'American Idol' will take its top five finalists on the road this summer, as is tradition, following the conclusion of its 14th season. The live tour kicks off in Clearwater, Florida, July 7 and wraps a month later in Riverside, California. Nashville, Baltimore and Chicago will be included on the trek, 'Billboard' notes.

  • Eddie Vedder, Pete Townshend Announce 'Celebrating The Who' Concert

    Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder and guitarist Pete Townshend are joining forces to put on a benefit concert May 14 in Chicago. The event, titled "Celebrating The Who," will pay tribute to one of England's greatest groups all while raising money for Teen Cancer America. Other members of The Who's current touring band will help provide the music, including drummer Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr.

  • Drake Shares "My Side" From 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late'

    When Drake's 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late' drops next week in physical form, it will contain two bonus songs. "How Bout Now" is a cut the rapper has been using for the past year, but "My Side" will be a new track for Drake enthusiasts, 'Stereogum' noted.

  • Moz Blasts Glastonbury Founder Michael Eavis for Killing Cows

    You can never go too long without Morrissey criticizing someone or something. This time around, Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis is the target of the former Smiths frontman. The singer recently posted a lengthy essay titled "Glastonbury Is Not Animal Friendly" to his fansite True to You. He used the opportunity to rail against Eavis for killing cows.
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