Bob Dylan has released a previously unheard studio version of "Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window," a track featured on his upcoming release, The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series Vol. 12. According to Ultimate Classic Rock, the version "is far less aggressive version than the track Dylan ultimately released as a single," and "has hints of 'Like a Rolling Stone.'" more...
Steven Tyler has penned a new op-ed piece for the Huffington Post regarding copyright law in the wake of issuing cease-and-desist letters to presidential candidate Donald Trump regarding use of Aerosmith's "Dream On." Tyler urges for copyright reform, but not for him or bands like Aerosmith, but for bands much, much smaller. more...
Reba McEntire has been named the new celebrity guest announcer on NBC's Best Time Ever With Neil Patrick Harris. The country singer will appear on Best Time Ever With Neil Patrick Harris on October 20, joining a long list of celeb announcers, including Reese Witherspoon, Alec Baldwin, Shaquille O'Neal and Jack Black. more...
The first press photo of Ne-Yo dressed as the Tin Man has surfaced online. People magazine published the pic, featuring Ne in full silver garb for the upcoming NBC adaptation of The Wiz Live!. "He is a woodsman translated into the world of tin," says costume designer Paul Tazewell. "It's much more literal to work clothing than it is created out of a patchwork . . ." more...
Publishers Penguin Random House have announced that Phil Collins will release his autobiography next year. "Several times over the last few years I have been asked to write a biography but never felt that the time was right - until now," Collins says in a press release of his first ever book. more...