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Obama Calls Chris Christie, Passes Phone to Bruce Springsteen

11/06/2012 at 3:36 am

Image Credit: Danny ClinchPresident Obama apparently played peacemaker between Bruce Springsteen and the governor of New Jersey Monday on Air Force One, en route to Ohio.

On the phone with New Jersey governor -- and Bruce Springsteen superfan -- Chris Christie to discuss Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts, Obama patched in the legendary rocker, who was joining him on the flight.  Springsteen has famously avoided the governor because of political differences. read more ≫


Aerosmith Members Talk New Album "Music from Another Dimension!," Which Hits Stores Tuesday

11/06/2012 at 3:00 am

Columbia RecordsThe long wait finally is over for Aerosmith fans, as Music from Another Dimension!, the band's first studio album of new material since 2001, arrives in stores Tuesday.  The record finds the veteran rockers revisiting the different stylistic phases they've delved into over the years, from raw blues rockers to catchy pop-rock tunes to soaring power ballads. read more ≫


Robert Plant Knocked Down by Fan During Buenos Aires Concert

11/05/2012 at 6:00 pm

RobertPlant.comRobert Plant had a bit of a scare this past Thursday during a concert by his new group The Sensational Space Shifters in ****** Aires, Argentina, when an overzealous male fan jumped on stage and apparently tried to grab the Led Zeppelin frontman.  As fan-shot video shows, Plant had just finished performing a rendition of "Rock and Roll" when the interloper comes running toward the singer from his left.  A roadie is seen quickly apprehending the fan, but the singer is knocked backward onto the stage, although he immediately gets back up and is not hurt. read more ≫


Elton John Records Duet with Engelbert Humperdinck

11/05/2012 at 5:59 pm

Facebook.com/EltonJohnOver the years, Elton John has recorded duets with everyone from Kiki Dee to George Michael to Lady Gaga, so it's no surprise to hear that he's recorded yet another collaboration, this time with veteran English pop crooner Engelbert Humperdinck. read more ≫


Report: Ronnie Wood Wants Rod Stewart, Keith Richards to Act as Best Men at His Upcoming Wedding

11/05/2012 at 3:00 pm

RonnieWood.comRolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood is preparing to walk down the aisle early next year, and he reportedly is considering having two of his most famous musical collaborators serve as his best men.  According to Mirror.co.uk, a friend of Wood's says the 65-year-old rocker would like his former Faces band mate Rod Stewart and The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards, as well as one or more of his sons, to do the honors when Ronnie walks down the aisle with his 34-year-old fia read more ≫


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