In the face of recent criticisms, Roger Waters, a frequent critic Israeli policies, is clarifying his position, saying that he "hates apartheid, not Israel." Waters, an advocate of the BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) movement, has been calling on fellow musicians to boycott Israel over its policies in the West Bank and the continued occupation. more...
Kurt Cobain's family, Courtney Love and Frances Bean Cobain, are urging a Seattle judge to not authorize the release of his death photos. Seattle Superior Court judge Theresa Doyle will hear arguments from both Love and daughter Frances Bean, as well as from Richard Lee, who runs a local public access television show. more...
Jimmy Page says that he might release music he recorded with members of Yes over three decades ago. Page made the revelation to Radio.com in a recent interview, saying he was pondering releasing the tapes before the death of Yes bassist Chris Squire in June and had been meaning to reach out to Squire and his other partner in the project, Yes drummer Alan White. more...
Dr. Dre is prepping the release of the upcoming NWA biopic, Straight Outta Compton, according to former NWA member Ice Cube, who dished to Philly radio station Power 99. The new film, directed by F. Gary Gray, will feature a companion album of new music by Dre, added Cube. "Dre is dropping an album inspired by the Compton movie." more...
Joe Jackson, the father of the late Michael Jackson, has been hospitalized in Brazil after suffering a stroke on his 87th birthday on Saturday. Jackson is currently under observation in the intensive care unit of a Sao Paulo hospital. He posted a statement of thanks to his supporters to his website. "To my family, friends, acquaintances and fans all over the world." more...