Click here to listen   We are on Twitter! Get your Rock History Book headlines on our Twitter page! Click Here. Top Stories   Van Halen In the Studio with Producer John Shanks January 25, 2011 – The new Van Halen album is on. The band is in the studio with producer John Shanks to record their first full album with original lead singer David Lee Roth since 1984, released the same year. MORE The Day John Bonham Almost Kicked Sting's Ass January 25, 2011 – Jason Bonham has interesting memories of his dad going backstage and meeting Sting. When the younger Bonham was 13 he convinced his dad to meet the Police. He told Spinner.com, the whole thing happened at a show promoting the band's second album “Reggatta de Blanc” MORE Don Henley Working On Country Covers Album January 24, 2011 – Don Henley is working on, only, his fourth solo album since 1982. The Eagles lead singer is in Nashville with producer/drummer Stan Lynch from Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers fame. MORE Elton John Frustrated with Slow Movement in Gay Rights January 24, 2011 – Elton John is not too happy with how gay rights is moving especially with California's gay marriage ban. The 63-year-old singer says, "In this country, we need more dialogue, We don't need any more stone throwing. We don't need any more vitriol. We need people to say, 'OK. I'm straight. You're gay. Let's get along. I'm Republican. You're Democratic. Let's work together.' I'm sick and tired of people being hateful to each other in this country." MORE Aerosmith Working on New Album Despite American Idol January 23, 2011 – Aerosmith's Tom Hamilton just gave the world an update on the band's new album. The guitarist claims that all members, it seems including Steven Tyler who is busy with American Idol, have some time right now to start working on their latest project. Here is what he told AeroForceOne MORE Clint Eastwood Suffers Blow To The Head and Joins Forces with Beyonce January 22, 2011 – What the hell is Clint Eastwood thinking? The famous actor and director is trying to land the rights to “A Star is Born" and have Beyonce star as the lead. Expect lots of close-ups of the long-legged wonder. Is this the best Clint could do...really? MORE Paul Simon Set to Release “So Beautiful or So What” In April January 22, 2011 – Paul Simon says he's gone back to recording music much like he did in the early seventies by just sitting down with a guitar and seeing what happens. The new project, due in April, “So Beautiful or So What” MORE Despite Facelift American Idol Loses 13%+ of Its Viewers January 21, 2010 – American Idol is not the king it once was. Even though 26.1 million viewers watched Wednesday’s 10th season premiere it was still down 13% from last years opening show. Last night’s New Orleans episode was a bigger drop with the show losing 18% in the key demo 18-49. MORE Robert Plant Reminds Us That Led Zeppelin is Dead January 21, 2011 – A Led Zeppelin reunion sounds like a great idea until you talk to Robert Plant. The singer told Rolling Stones magazine that the famous O2 show in London in 2007 was amazing but “The preparations for it were fraught and intense, but the last rehearsal was really, really good, for all that it represented and all that we were trying to capture,” says Plant. MORE     Get More Music News About Us Volunteer with Us Check out Our Sister site below Join our Facebook Group and get on our mailing list. Here   Custom Search
Kelly Clarkson Says She Isn’t Changing June 5, 2009 – Kelly Clarkson wants you to shut your trap about her extra pounds. She told MTV News, "I mean, I'm a person, so obviously it hurts you at some point on some level — but I think I've been this girl since I was on 'Idol.' I'm the same person," she said. "I ain't gonna change. It's apples and oranges. Some people like it, some people don't." Clarkson says she’s too busy to read about all the gossip surrounding her, "I'm rarely on the Internet. I blog every once in a while 'cause my fans will yell at me if I don't, I check my e-mail on my phone ... I'm never really on the Internet." She does love to read books even though everyone around her might be enjoying “In Touch” or “People.” She added that she can understand if fans don’t always enjoy her music, that’s to be expected  but the personal jabs are pointless since she was never that pin-up girl some American Idol fans thought she was, “I've never been that girl and I've been in the industry for seven years, so obviously everybody doesn't do it," she said. "I just think it's blown up.” – by John Beaudin Kelly Clarkson Defends American Idol and Susan Boyle May 27, 2009 – The very first American Idol is defending the mother camp. Kelly Clarkson doesn’t get all the hoo-hah about Idol contestants with previous professional experience. "I personally think if someone has been affiliated with the industry, who cares?” She told the Associated Press in Hong Kong this week. “That just means they've been working hard and trying to get in the door," Clarkson said. "Regardless, you're going to be an amateur talent. It's not like you've had a huge record deal and toured the world. It's not like they're going to be some huge threat." The 27 year old is on a world wide promo tour to spread the word about her new album “All I Ever Wanted.” Clarkson is still very much a fan of American Idol and catches the show whenever she can. She also had some defending words about Susan Boyle. Clarkson said the Britain’s Got Talent sensation touched her heart from moment one. "I think it's awesome. I'm bawling whenever I hear her sing," adding Boyle's rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from the musical "Les Miserables" sounded beautiful.” – by John Beaudin Kelly Clarkson Tops Billboard Charts and Alexis Grace Goes Home     March 19, 2009 – Congrats to Kelly Clarkson for her second No. 1 album on Billboard. The first American Idol winner sold 255,000 copies of her new CD ‘All I Ever Wanted’ following the poor sales of her last album ‘My December.’ Though ‘December” started off stronger than her latest, selling 291,000, it fell off the charts after only 18 weeks. In the end it sold 788,000 in the U.S. Her ‘Breakaway’ album sold 6.1 million. The buzz has been good on ‘All I Ever Wanted,’ her fourth CD, so it’s expected to out perform ‘December.’ Meanwhile American Idol lost another contestant last night but first this weeks coach Randy Travis performed as well as Brad Paisley and former Idol Carrie Underwood. Alexis Grace was illiminated leaving the top ten, the group that will actually tour this summer. – by Kari Graham American Idol Introduces New Rule and Kicks off Jorge and Jasmine March 12, 2009 – Last nights American Idol started with Ryan Seacrest’s explanation of a new rule which gives judges power to save a contestant that we, the public, have kicked off. The fine print, though, says they can only do this once. I think I got it? His explanation was like algebra - backwards. So would the judges kick two people off or save one of them or would they all bob for Michael Jackson’s nose in Simon’s trunk. The two ‘Top Dogs’ on Tuesday were Adam Lambert and Danny Gokey, who both came across as pro’s which is really the way to judge the Idol contestants. When someone sings on the show, my first thought is, “does this person sound like a professional?” Most don’t, of course. In the end,  16-year-old wild card finalist Jasmine Murray and crowd favourite Jorge Nuñez were going, ‘Home Sweet Home’ as Carrie Underwood’s new exit song stated. It’s a cover of Motley Crue's 1985 tune. Though this was Michael Jackson week, the “King of Pop’ did not show up (or his nose) but Kanye West was in the house to rap ‘Heartless.’ The real highlight was the return of Kelly Clarkson. The first and, some say, the best of all the Idol winners appeared on stage still rather bashful and about 40 pounds heavier. I give her props for just being herself and not losing weight for the image but this morning everyone was asking, “Is she pregnant?” I did love her new tune, "My Life Would Suck Without You." – by John Beaudin Kelly Clarkson Breaks Record On Billboard Jan. 30, 2009 – Don’t write Kelly Clarkson off yet. The very first American Idol winner, and some say the best, is breaking records on Billboard. Clarkson made history this week's with the largest leap to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the chart's 50-year history. The new single, "My Life Would Suck Without You," jumped from 97-1, selling 280,000 digital downloads in its first week. After grasping for more creative control from Clive Davis in 2007 and her last record ‘My December’ some people predicted her demise, though prematurely, in the industry. Kelly’s radio airplay is also on fire. 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