Dave Lifton
More Photos of Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix Emerge
Shooting of the upcoming Jimi Hendrix biopic, ‘All is by My Side,’ is currently underway, with Dublin filling in for London in the mid-1960s. The film, which stars Andre Benjamin, aka Andre 3000 from the hip-hop group Outkast, as the guitar hero.
Tom Waits Reschedules ‘Letterman’ and ‘Fallon’ Dates For July
Television appearances by Tom Waits are few and far between. That’s why we were upset back in April when the publicity-shy songwriter postponed his slots on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ and ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’ for unspecified reasons. However, Waits has announced that the dates have been rescheduled.
Elvis Presley’s Crypt Pulled from Auction
One of the creepier stories to pass through our desks recently was the news that the crypt that briefly housed Elvis Presley after his death was going to be auctioned off. However, Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills, which was slated to sell the crypt on Sunday (June 24) as part of their “Music Icons” collection, has decided to pull the item.
Kiss Release Artwork for First Single from ‘Monster’
Kiss have given a few more details about their upcoming album, ‘Monster.’ The first single is ‘Hell or Hallelujah’ and will be released July 2. The artwork, which features the four band members in full Kiss makeup and a silver version of the Kiss logo, is seen to the left.
Pearl Jam’s Former CFO Charged With Theft
Rickey Charles Goodrich, who served as the chief financial officer for Pearl Jam‘s management company, has been charged with 33 counts of theft. Felony charges were filed in King County, Wash.
New Documentary Features Bruce Springsteen Discussing ‘Wrecking Ball’
Back in February, Bruce Springsteen met with the European press in Paris to talk about his new album, ‘Wrecking Ball,’ which had yet to be released. Director Thom Zimny, who has worked with Springsteen on his videos and concert DVDs, has taken highlights from that press conference and made a 22-minute documentary, ”Wrecking Ball:’ A Conversation with Bruce Springsteen,’ complete with several songs
Gene Simmons Watches His Daughter Audition For ‘The X Factor’
Gene Simmons of Kiss became a world-famous musician the old-fashioned way: by working hard both in the studio and on stage. However, his daughter Sophie is taking a more modern approach to her budding singing career, by auditioning for ‘The X Factor.’
Sharon Osbourne Breaks Down on Camera over Jack’s MS Diagnosis
The shocking news that Jack Osbourne is suffering from multiple sclerosis caused his mother, Sharon, to break down when discussing it on ‘The Talk,’ the CBS talk show of which she is one of the co-hosts.
Role of Keith Richards Cast in Jimi Hendrix Biopic
We’ve been closely following the news coming out about ‘All Is By My Side,’ the upcoming biopic about Jimi Hendrix, from the beginning of its filming to drummer Kenny Aronoff‘s work on the soundtrack to the lack of support given it by Hendrix’s estate.
Elton John Forced to Cut Concert Short Due to Safety Risk
Elton John‘s concert in the English seaside resort town of Blackpool was cut short yesterday (June 16) due to safety concerns. Two hours into his concert at the Blackpool Tower Headland — the first ever at the new outdoor arena — he was informed by police that the strong winds could pose a threat to the stage. The audience evacuated and no one was hurt.