Guns N’ Roses showed up well over an hour late at Dublin’s O2 Arena last night (Sept. 1) and the crowd wasn’t having it. The group was greeted with boos and bottles, and after about twenty minutes into their set, the band walked off. Sounds like a GNR concert! And, of course, it’s all captured on video.
Rocker Slash, who was just honored this weekend at the Sunset Strip Music festival, has reportedly filed for divorce from his wife of nine years, Perla Ferrar, citing irreconcilable differences. Slash is seeking joint physical and legal custody of the couple’s two sons, ages six and eight.
Kanye West and former Death Row Records head Marion “Suge” Knight are yet to settle Knight’s $1 million lawsuit against West over a gun shot wound and a lost earring. A “mediation session” reportedly took place yesterday (Aug. 26) in Miami, which Kanye attended by telephone, but produced zero results. According to Suge’s attorney, the case will likely go to trial.
Pharrell Williams has reportedly filed a lawsuit against an Italian fashion firm over his Ice Cream clothing line. The producer is suing the Gilmar Group, which owns labels Ice and Iceberg, for blocking a trademark application on his brand name because it’s too similar. Willaims claims adding the word “cream” (street slang for “money”) creates a “vastly different sound, appearance, meaning and overall commercial impression.”
James Otto and his wife, Amy, welcomed daughter Ava Catherine Otto last night in Nashville. The county star’s forthcoming album ‘“Shake What God Gave Ya” is out Sept. 14. Congrats to the couple!
George Michael, who crashed his car into London photo shop Snappy Snaps in July, has pled guilty to driving under the influence of drugs and possession of cannabis. A judge reportedly suspended Michaels’ license for six months and warned that the pop star could face jail time.
In other Motley Crue news, Nikki Sixx has taken the high road on his MySpace page in the odd Twittering of his now ex-girlfriend Kat Von D, who told the world she’s dating that great guy Jesse James. Sources say she just really wanted a little press ‘ink’ to get viewers to her show.
Don’t mess with Mighty Michaels! The rock star has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Michael Banks and Aloha Events, claiming the concert promoters scrapped a scheduled concert in Syracuse, New York without warning. Michaels says he arrived for the gig only to discover a bare stage. Organizers blame Bret’s prior TV commitment on “America’s Got Talent” for the snafu, though that segment had been pre-taped.
By now, we’ve all read the reports “confirming” Steven Tyler as the next “American Idol” judge. Even Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton says the rumors are true. “The ink is dry on that,” Hamilton says. We’ll see how dry it is when Fox makes its official announcement next month.
Lil Wayne and his company Young Money Touring Inc. have reportedly filed a lawsuit against a former booking agent who allegedly stole $375,000 in touring proceeds. According to the suit, Wayne claims Ujaama Talent Agency Inc. and its owners are keeping money earned from 2009’s “America’s Most Wanted Music Festival” tours.
Looks like another Dr. Dre “Detox” track has made its way onto the internet. “Turn Me On,” possibly from the super producer’s forthcoming album, is seemingly unfinished at just two minutes long - much like the previously leaked Jay-Z collaboration, “Under Pressure.” Give it a listen!
Don’t worry rockers, Guns N’ Roses’ European tour is still on. A message was posted on Twitter, reading, “All upcoming Guns N’ Roses dates are officially cancelled,” but it’s been reported those claims are “unfounded” and the singer’s account was simply hacked. We think the real news here is that Rose is a tweeter.
Hilary Duff tied the knot with NHL hockey player Mike Comrie in an intimate ceremony Saturday (Aug. 14). The couple exchanged vows before about 100 family members and friends in Santa Barbara, California. Congrats to both!
Could you believe the luck! Within minutes of having been released from prison last night, DMX was reportedly stopped by police for a driving violation. The rap star, who just served 18 days of a 90-day sentence for a reckless driving conviction, was allegedly speeding and was without a license.
It looks like J-Lo may not join next season’s “American Idol” after all. Lopez had been closing a deal with Fox but “her demands got out of hand,” said a source to People. “Fox had just had enough.” That leaves the door wide open for the network to enlist J-Woww for the judges panel.
Alanis Morissette, who married rapper MC Souleye earlier this year, announced the couple is expecting a baby. It will be Morissette’s first child. Congrats to both!
Fantasia Barrino was hospitalized last night after a reported overdose of aspirin and a sleep aid. According to her rep, the “American Idol” alum ingested the pills after feeling “overwhelmed by the lawsuit and the media attention” surrounding her on-off relationship with Antwaun Cook.
Rod Stewart and wife Penny Lancaster are expecting their second child. The couple, who wed in June 2007, already share a four-year-old son, Alastair. This is the rocker’s seventh child.
Sorry, ladies! Robbie Williams is officially off the market. :( The British pop star wed longtime girlfriend, actress Ayda Field at his home in Beverly Hills on Saturday, August 7.
Word on the street, and according to a press release issued by Warner/Chappell Music, Van Halen is working on a new album for 2011. And of course, if there’s a new album, there has to be a tour!
