VMA Nominations Don't Lie: Shakira Leads Pack
Associated artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Source: Zap2It

"She's a diminutive Colombian with more substance than your average pop starlet. They're veteran SoCal guys with a penchant for wearing socks on places other than their feet." FULL STORY

posted August 1, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Red Hot Chili Peppers and Shakira Top '2006 MTV Music Awards' Nominations With Seven Each
Associated artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Source: The Futon Critic

"From the historical and scenic Top Of The Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center, MTV today announced the nominees for the '2006 MTV Video Music Awards.'" FULL STORY

posted August 1, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Mercury Prize Nominees Announced
Associated artist: Muse
Source: MTV

"Arctic Monkeys' "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not," Thom Yorke's "The Eraser" and Muse's "Black Holes and Revelations" are among the nominees for the 14th annual Mercury Prize, awarded to the year's best British album." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Chili Peppers & The Who Head Baltimore V Fest Bill
Associated artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Source: Billboard

"The Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Who will headline the U.S. version of the Virgin Festival, presented by Virgin Mobile and set for Sept. 23 at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore." FULL STORY

posted July 17, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Allen, Muse Hold Control Of U.K. Charts
Associated artist: Muse
Source: Billboard

"Lily Allen's 'Smile' single and Muse's "Black Holes and Revelations" album both held on to their leads on the new U.K. sales charts yesterday (July 16)." FULL STORY

posted July 17, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Muse Take On 3 week North America Tour
Associated artist: Muse
Source: liveDaily

"UK rockers Muse will cross the Atlantic in July to stage a three-week tour in support of their recently released fourth studio album, "Black Holes and Revelations."" FULL STORY

posted July 13, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Chilli Peppers Claim U2 Done Sold Out
Associated artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Source: Launch

"Chili Peppers vs U2 (Monday July 10, 2006 11:01 AM) The Red Hot Chili Peppers have accused U2 and the Black Eyed Peas of being sell-outs, after both groups allowed their songs to be used on TV commercials." FULL STORY

posted July 11, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Lily Allen & Muse Hop To No. 1 On U.K. Charts
Associated artist: Muse
Source: Billboard

"Teenage English rapper Lily Allen scored a chart-topping single with her first full release yesterday (July 9) as "Smile" climbed from No. 13, where it debuted on download sales alone last week, to No. 1." FULL STORY

posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Muse Announce Their Biiggest Tour Ever
Associated artist: Muse
Source: NME

"Muse have announced a huge arena tour in support of their new album "Black Holes And Revelations". Tickets for the November tour go on sale at 9am on July 14." FULL STORY

posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Former Megadeth Drummer Auctioning Gear
Associated artist: Megadeth
Source: MTV

"Ex-Megadeth drummer Nick Menza is either in dire need of cash or trying to purge himself of the past. On Monday Menza put a pile of his personal Megadeth memorabilia up for auction on eBay. Objects include his titanium drum riser, drumheads, backstage passes, tour itineraries and a pair of leather jackets." FULL STORY

posted July 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM