More Top Stories: Coldplay, George Michael, Kid Rock
No New Coldplay Album in 2010
Although Coldplay hoped to release the follow-up to their Viva La Vida by the fourth quarter of 2010, Chris Martin revealed in a meet-and-greet with fans that, while the band is close to finishing songs for their fifth album, the LP won’t be released until 2011. [ Coldplaying]
George Michael Sentenced to Eight Weeks in Prison
George Michael was sentenced to eight weeks in a London prison, after pleading guilty to charges that he was driving under the influence of drugs in July. [CNN]
Christina Aguilera Performs “Imagine”
Christina Aguilera performed John Lennon‘s “Imagine” this Sunday at a party for the release of of Montblanc’s John Lennon Edition pen. [YouTube]
The Dismemberment Plan to Reunite
Washington D.C. indie band the Dismemberment Plan will reunite for a series of shows in January 2011, to celebrate the reissue of their 1999 album Emergency & I. “We’re not planning a new record, but we’re doing these shows and taking it day to day after that,” bassist Eric Axelson said. [ Washington Post‘s Click Track]
Kid Rock to Face Waffle House Lawsuit
In October 2007, Kid Rock and members of his entourage were involved in a brawl at a Waffle House in Atlanta, and Rock later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge. Now, the victim has filed a lawsuit against Kid, who is due in an Atlanta courtroom today. [ Billboard ]
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