The Police to Perform at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Police World Tour will come to Atlantic City, the city that is always turned on, this November, presented by Best Buy, in association with Trump Entertainment Resorts. The show will take place on Saturday, November 3rd, 2007 at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall.
From their early beginnings, The Police were hailed as a maverick live band -- a group that galvanized an already impressive studio sound into something otherworldly when performing. Combining controlled energy and evocative melodies, Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers played with the improvisational instincts of a jazz trio and the raw energy of a punk-rock band -- a blend that made them one of the definitive rock groups of the'70s and '80s.
"We are thrilled to be able to present one of the world's most famous bands for a show that is sure to electrify Atlantic City," said Mark Juliano, Chief Operating Officer of Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc., the
co-presenter of the Atlantic City event. "The Police and Trump Entertainment Resorts are perfect partners to create a truly unforgettable evening for our guests."
Special guest Fiction Plane will join The Police for the North American portion of the tour, including the Boardwalk Hall event.
The Police World Tour is produced by The Next Adventure, A Live Nation Company, in association with RZO Entertainment, Inc. A portion of the proceeds from this tour will be donated to WaterAid, an international NGO founded in 1981 and dedicated to reducing poverty by improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene education. For information, visit: http://www.wateraid.org.
Doors are at 7:00pm show time is at 8:00pm. Ticket prices are $50, $100, $225 and $350. Tickets will go on sale Sat., May 26, 2007 at 10:00am. Tickets can be obtained by either calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420, on line at http://www.ticketmaster.com or in person at the Boardwalk Hall box office. For box office hours or more information please call 609-348-7000.
Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc owns and operates three properties in Atlantic City, New Jersey: the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino and Trump Marina Hotel Casino. Together, the properties comprise approximately 371,300 square feet of gaming space and 3,180 hotel rooms and suites. For more information, please visit http://www.trumpcasinos.com.
For complete tour & ticket information, fan club memberships and more visit: http://www.thepolicetour.com.

SOURCE Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc
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VIRGIN FESTIVAL BY VIRGIN MOBILE EXPANDS TO TWO DAYS

AUGUST 4-5, 2007 AT PIMLICO RACE COURSE IN BALTIMORE, MD

www.virginfestival.com

New York, NY (March 22, 2006) -- Virgin Group Founder and Chairman Sir Richard Branson, creator of the world-renowned UK-based V Festival, announced today* that the U.S. Virgin Festival By Virgin Mobile will be held August 4-5, 2007 at Pimlico Race Course® in Baltimore, Maryland, adding a second full day of music in its second year.

On behalf of partnering hosts Virgin Mobile USA and Virgin USA, Branson announced the first three acts to be confirmed: The Police, The Smashing Pumpkins and Beastie Boys. On-sale dates for tickets, the rest of the very diverse two-day line-up and additional information about the Festival will be announced in the coming weeks.

“Everybody had an incredible time at last year’s inaugural Virgin Festival, so we’re going to double the fun this summer with two days of great music,” said Sir Richard, whose legendary music heritage is the inspiration behind Virgin’s music festivals. “With our unbelievable headliners and terrific festival vibe, Virgin Festival will be the hottest destination for live music this summer.”

The three bands have chosen the Virgin Festival By Virgin Mobile to make rare live appearances. The Police are on tour for the first time in 21 years, giving lifelong fans a long-awaited opportunity to see this legendary band. The Smashing Pumpkins are reuniting for their first US performance since going on hiatus in 2000. And Beastie Boys will make their first east coast appearance in two years.

The first U.S. Virgin Festival By Virgin Mobile was held September 23, 2006 and featured 20 bands performing for more than 45,000 people across two stages and a giant dance tent. This year, the site will again provide all kinds of entertainment and activity, with high-quality concessions, a diverse array of vendors and non-profit organizations, art installations, performance art and more.

Branson also highlighted that the Festival will be as eco-friendly an event as feasible this year in an effort to limit its carbon impact, “supporting Virgin Group’s ongoing commitment to attacking the causes of global warming. We are exploring numerous ways to minimize the impact of the festival on the environment.”

Virgin Mobile USA is the leading wireless youth network with more than 4.6 million customers enjoying wireless service without long-term contracts. “Our customers share many things, and a passion for music is one at the very core of who Virgin Mobile is,” said Dan Schulman, chief executive officer of Virgin Mobile USA. “We’re not only producing the most dynamic music festival this summer, we are creating a special setting for people to experience music and art, hang with friends, text and talk and network, interact with diverse communities, learn about issues and enjoy themselves.”

“Virgin is one of the most exciting brands in the world, offering hip, fresh, innovative products and services that resonate with the young-at-heart,” said Frances Farrow, chief executive officer of Virgin USA. “Virgin Festival embodies the best of the brand and gives music fans of all ages the chance to experience for themselves what Virgin is really about.”

Part of repeating and surpassing the success of the first Virgin Festival By Virgin Mobile is the return of producers I.M.F., a company formed by the principals of I.M.P., one of the country's leading independent concert promoters and owners of Washington, D.C.'s famed 9:30 Club. “We had such a blast at last year's show; we can't wait to get back. Right now I'm putting together the lineup that will just be A-list from start to finish, on both stages and in the dance tent,” said promoter Seth Hurwitz. “Hold the dates...August 4th and 5th...we will be here to entertain & amaze.”

"On behalf of the City of Baltimore, I'd like to say thank you to Mr. Branson and Virgin for bringing this world class event back to our city," said Mayor Sheila Dixon who added, "We are excited and proud to, once again, host the Virgin Festival By Virgin Mobile and some of the music industry's biggest talent."

Historic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD is the home of the world famous Preakness Stakes®, the Middle Jewel of Thoroughbred Horse Racing's famed Triple Crown. More information about Virgin Festival By Virgin Mobile can be found at www.virginfestival.com.

*video and photos from Sir Richard’s announcement will be available shortly

About Virgin Mobile USA, LLC
The nation's leading wireless youth network, Virgin Mobile USA provides more than 4.6 million customers with the most flexibility and choice in wireless products and services without long-term contracts. Voice pricing plans range from monthly options with unlimited nights and weekends to by-the-minute offers, allowing consumers to adjust how and what they pay according to their needs. Virgin Mobile's full slate of smart, stylish and affordable handsets, including the popular Switch_Back and Slice, are available at more than 35,000 retail locations nationwide and online at www.virginmobileusa.com, with Top-Up cards available at more than 130,000 locations.

Virgin Mobile USA’s network services are provided on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, and the company is a joint venture between Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group and Sprint Nextel. J.D. Power and Associates has ranked Virgin Mobile highest in customer satisfaction among wireless prepaid services, and its own customers report a 94% satisfaction rate. Proud of its charitable and environmental programs, Virgin Mobile donates 5% of profits from downloadable content to The RE*Generation, its pro-social initiative to help millions of at-risk and homeless teens; and provides postage-paid return envelopes in every new package for customers to recycle old phones.

About Virgin USA
Virgin, a leading branded venture capital organization, is one of the world's most recognized and respected brands. Virgin USA oversees and is responsible for the expansion of the Virgin brand in North America, blasting into markets where the customer is underserved, offering value for money, good quality, innovation, exceptional customer service, fun and a sense of competitive challenge. Existing businesses like Virgin Atlantic Airways, the award-winning transatlantic airline; Virgin Mobile USA, the leading wireless youth network; Virgin Megastores, the groundbreaking music stores; and Virgin Comics, an entertainment and media company creating original stories and epic myths for worldwide audiences, have already laid a powerful footprint in North America. Building upon the success of these businesses, Virgin USA continues to look for opportunities in North America where it can offer something better, fresher and more valuable to consumers.

The Police: Sell Out Madison Square Garden, Fenway Park, Canadian Shows; Additional Shows Announced Today

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/02-20-2007/0004531027&EDATE=

New York Madison Square Garden - 2 shows sold out in 14 minutes!
Boston Fenway Park - 2 shows sold out!
Additional Shows Confirmed - E. Rutherford, Los Angeles & Oakland!

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Following last week's momentous performance and announcement of their world tour, tickets for The Police have sold out in all markets announced thus far. Beginning this past weekend with sell-outs in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, this morning also saw immediate sell-outs for the two Madison Square Garden performances (both shows sold out in 14 minutes) as well as complete sell-outs for both Fenway Park performances. In all, 8 shows have sold out with second shows also announced in Vancouver and Montreal.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070220/LATU096LOGO)
As a result of this morning's sell-outs a third New York area play at Giants Stadium -- Sunday, August 5th in E. Rutherford has also been confirmed. Tickets for that event will go on sale on Monday, February 26th. In addition, tour promoters The Next Adventure confirmed today that The Police will perform June 13th at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland (tickets on sale Sunday, Feb. 25th) as well as June 23rd at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles (tickets on sale Monday, February 26th).
Special guest Fiction Plane will join The Police for the North American portion of the tour. Known for their high-energy live shows, this dynamic rock trio will be releasing their second album in May. Fiction Plane
are: Joe Sumner (Bass); Seton Daunt (Guitar); Pete Wilhoit (Drums).
The North American tour is presented by Best Buy. In the United States, members of Best Buy's Reward Zone program will have the opportunity to access tickets prior to the general public. To qualify for the presale, participants need to be 18 years old or older and must have a current Reward Zone program membership that was activated by February 1, 2007.
Presale tickets will be sold through Ticketmaster on a first come first served basis. Complete details of the Reward Zone program presale can be found at http://www.bestbuy.com/thepolice.
A portion of the proceeds from this tour will be donated to WaterAid, an international NGO founded in 1981 and dedicated to reducing poverty by improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene education.
The Police World Tour is produced by The Next Adventure, a Live Nation Company in association with RZO Entertainment, Inc. For complete tour & ticket information, fan club memberships and more visit: http://www.thepolicetour.com


About Live Nation
Live Nation is the world's leading live music company, annually connecting more than 60 million fans with their favorite performers at over 30,000 events. We are the largest producer of live concerts in the world, the second-largest venue management company and have a rapidly growing online presence. Live Nation creates superior experiences for artists and fans, regularly producing tours for the biggest superstars in the business, including The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, U2 and Coldplay.
Globally, we own, operate and/or have booking rights for more than 170 venues, including House of Blues-branded music venues and prestigious locations such as San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium, Nikon at Jones Beach in New York and London's Hammersmith Apollo and Wembley Arena. Live Nation's websites collectively are the second most popular entertainment event websites in the United States, according to Nielsen//NetRatings.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol "LYV." For more information regarding concerts near you, Live Nation and its businesses, please visit our website at http://www.LiveNation.com.


SOURCE Live Nation

The Police, Grammy Awards 2.11.07

Dixies/Grammys, Police, Genesis, Vince Neil TV show, White Stripes,

By Art Shimko
shimko_7@hotmail.com

-- Music notes, news for Monday, February 12th...

-- It's funny how life evolves throughout twists and turns, sometimes changing fate in the blink of an eye. Musicians, like any other public figures, can be loved and admired one day and hated the reviled the next. A little over three years ago country act The Dixie Chicks, a group who seemed to march to their own beat, faced extreme public scrutiny and criticism after band member Natalie Maines said, "Just so you know, we're ashamed the President is from Texas," at a concert in London on 3/10/03. This statement pretty much gave the Chicks a one way ticket to Siberia. The group were seen as traitors by ignorant people in America who forgot about the first amendment and free speech, in fact that one statement and stance against George W. Bush (AKA "President Dummy") and the Iraqi War cost the group financially and was boycotted by country music fans and country radio stations.
On Sunday night in at the Staples Center in Los Angeles the Chicks prevailed winning five Grammy awards including record and song of the year for "Not Ready To Make Nice" and album of the year for "Taking the Long Way", which was a response to critics and fans' disdain towards their comments and stance against Bush. It was a nice reward for a group of musicians who in this day and age weren't afraid to speak their minds and play music that challenged not only themselves but the country music establishment. As stated in Time Magazine last year: "I apologized for disrespecting the office of the President," says [Natalie] Maines. "But I don't feel that way anymore. I don't feel he is owed any respect whatsoever." Nice.

-- A complete list of Grammy winners can be seen at the Grammy site.

-- This year's awards ceremony was viewed by 20 million television viewers which is 18 percent more than last year which tanked in the ratings due to running up against American Idol. Fools.

-- The Police, who opened the Grammys on Sunday performing their classic track Roxanne, announced on Monday during a rehearsal at L.A.'s Whiskey-A-Go-Go club their first concert tour in over twenty years to commemorate the band's thirtieth anniversary. The group begins a North American tour on 5/28 in Vancouver, other stops include New York, Boston, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, New Orleans, St. Louis, Toronto and Montreal, they will also headline this year's Bonnaroo festival. Expect to shell out between $50-$225 for a concert ticket.

-- Study: P2P effect on legal music sales "not statistically distinguishable from zero"

-- Genesis will be concluding their European tour this summer when they play a free concert for an expected 400,000 fans at Circo Massimo in Rome, Italy on 7/14. Two dates have been rescheduled: 6/19 in Linz, Austria Gugglestadium and 6/20 in Prague, Czech Rep Strahov Football Stadium.

-- From Blabbermouth.net: MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil is working on the pilot for a new A&E reality-TV show. According to Vince, the program will follow the singer and his family after his parents have moved in with him. Neil told Eddie Trunk of the "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM last night (February 9), "My wife [Lia] hasn't talked to my mom since the wedding," which took place January 9, 2005 in Las Vegas.

-- Intergalactic bump disciples Trap Door play the Tin Angel in Philadelphia on Thursday night.

-- YouTube, Digital Music sign deal for content: WSJ
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VH1 Classic and VH1 Radio to Air Live Press Conference by the Police on Monday, February 12 at 2:00 PM/ET

VH1 Classic and VH1 Radio to Air Live Press Conference by the Police on Monday, February 12 at 2:00 PM/ET

Seminal 80s Band Expected to Announce Summer Reunion Tour and Perform Live From the Whisky A Go-Go in Los Angeles.

NEW YORK, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- VH1 Classic will broadcast the live press conference with The Police from The Whisky A Go-Go in Los Angeles this Monday, February 12 beginning at 2:00 PM/ET. VH1 Radio Network will simulcast the VH1 Classic telecast of the news conference. Members including Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers are scheduled to announce details on their long-rumored summer reunion tour. VH1 Classic will air the entire one-hour news conference which will also feature the band's exclusive live rehearsal.
The Police, best known for hits including "Roxanne," "Every Breath You Take," "Message in a Bottle" and "King of Pain" are scheduled to reunite at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards for their first live performance since their induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.
Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that present videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60's, 70's and 80's, including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more. Learn more at http://www.vh1classic.com.
Press Contact: Maura Wozniak/VH1
212-846-7325


SOURCE VH1

Would you like to attend ''The Police Rehearsals''?

Sting.com:

On February 12, 20 Sting.com legacy members will be able attend The Police Rehearsals - to commemorate The Police's 30th anniversary. Sting.com have secured credentials so that 20 legacy members (i.e. those that have had an unbroken membership since January 2006) can be there to attend this historic event which will take place late morning at the famous Whisky A Go Go on Sunset Boulevard.

Any Sting.com Legacy member who wishes to be have their name entered in a draw to attend "The Police Rehearsals" should log in to the community area at Sting.com, visit the Contests message board, and read the thread entitled "Attend the Police Rehearsals!" for details of how to enter. After the event, we would like the winners to each submit to us 250 words that describes their experience of the day - we can say with some certainty that none of you will be lost for words!

You have until midnight on February 8 to express your interest in attending. Sting.com will draw names on February 9 and advise the winners that day that of their success.

Also, please note that a Los Angeles radio station - 93.1 Jack FM - are also running a contest to attend this event. Check out their site at www.931jackfm.com/ for further details!

Weekend music news and notes

By Art Shimko
shimko_7@hotmail.com

-- Music news and notes from the last few days...

-- After being hospitalized Thursday in Galveston for a low grade fever and flu-like symptoms, 81-year-old blues legend B.B. King was discharged Saturday and said to be feeling better. King will be rescheduling dates he missed early this week in June and plans on performing a show in Fort Worth on Tuesday.

-- The Police will be rehearsing for their upcoming reunion tour at Vancouver's Lions Gate Studios as reported by local classic rock station CFMI this past week, there's even a rumor of the band performing at the Grammys on 2/11 in L.A. Sting (accompanied by lutenist Edin Karamazov) will be touring from 2/18-3/12 in Europe supporting his lute album "Songs From the Labryinth".

-- Exclusive: Van Halen Reuniting With Roth For Tour

-- Line-up & ticket info for this year's New Orleans Jazz Fesitval: New Orleans, LA (January 25, 2007)—Harry Connick Jr., Rod Stewart, Steely Dan, Norah Jones, ZZ Top, John Legend, Van Morrison, Brad Paisley, Jill Scott, Ludacris, Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, New Edition, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Irma Thomas, Jerry Lee Lewis, Counting Crows, Allman Brothers Band, Allen Toussaint, George Benson, Pharoah Sanders, George Thorogood, Stephen Marley featuring Jr. Gong, Better Than Ezra, Joss Stone, Banda el Recodo, Calexico, Taj Mahal, Johnny Rivers, Lucinda Williams, Branford Marsalis, Richie Havens, Soulive, Cowboy Mouth, Percy Sledge, Tony Joe White, Gillian Welch, Bobby Jones & the Nashville Super Choir, T-Bone Burnett, Rebirth Brass Band, Galactic, Mose Allison, Marcia Ball, Roy Hargrove, Chuck Leavell, Arturo Sandoval, The Holmes Brothers, Snooks Eaglin, Dr. Lonnie Smith, The New Orleans Social Club, James Carter, The Radiators, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Lucky Peterson, Darrell McFadden, Sonny Landreth, Danilo Perez, Ivan Neville, Dottie Peoples, Davell Crawford, Ba Cissoko of Guinea, George Porter, Jr., Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste, Tab Benoit, Les Amazones of Guinea, World Saxophone Group, John Mooney & Bluesiana, Buckwheat Zydeco, Anders Osborne, Elder Baab & the Madison Bumble Bees of Winnsboro, Eddie Bo, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Rosie Ledet, Amanda Shaw, The Iguanas, Marva Wright, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Deacon John, Donald Harrison, Nicholas Payton, Terence Blanchard, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews & Orleans Avenue, Bob French, Elysian Fieldz, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, Ellis Marsalis and over 500 more groups will gather in New Orleans for the 38th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, April 27-29 and May 4-6, Festival organizers announced today [January 25th].

Tickets to the 2007 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell go on sale today at www.nojazzfest.com and www.ticketmaster.com, at all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling (800) 488-5252 (outside Louisiana) and (504) 522-5555 (New Orleans). Tickets can be purchased in person at the Jazz Fest ticket office located at New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod Street. Tickets to Jazz Fest are on sale by specific weekend, with each ticket valid for a single day’s attendance. Prices are $35 in advance, $45 at the gate. Children’s tickets (ages 2 - 11) are only $5 in advance or at the gate. A limited number of Jazz Fest’s popular Big Chief VIP Experience packages featuring a full weekend pass and VIP amenities is available for $600 per weekend, $700 with parking. Additional ticket and VIP information is available at www.nojazzfest.com.

-- Tom Waits and GM Motors German division settled a lawsuit filed by the singer after the auto company and the McCann Erickson agency released commercials featuring a singer who eerily sounded just like Waits. The money Waits received in the suit will be donated to charity, and also this isn't the first time Waits has chased after companies producing ads using singers mimicking his vocal style. In 1992 Waits sued Frito-Lay for a Dortios commercial featuring a vocalist also mimicking a singing voice like his winning $2.5 million and also has sued Audi and Italian carmaker Lancia for similar reasons.

-- In an interview on BBC Radio 4's "Front Row" Brian Eno said that he has been drafted to produce Coldplay's upcoming fourth album.

-- From the Smashing Pumpkins' Myspace blog: The Smashing Pumpkins have made their first official announcement of an appearance in 2007. The band will headline both Rock am Ring (6/2/07) and Rock im Park (6/3/07) Festivals in Germany. Tickets are available beginning on Saturday, January 27, 2007. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.tickets-per-post.de/tickets-per-post/Main.php. Check out the festival website for more information http://www.rock-am-ring.com. Stay tuned for many more announcements…

-- Deicide drummer Steve Asheim was detained earlier this week in Innsbruck, Austria where the band is on tour after attempting to deposit merch money at a local bank. The bank staff was suspicious when some of the money was colored in a red dye, the police were contacted and Asheim was questioned for hours before police released him with no charge.

-- Pearl Jam have released European concert dates on their website:
6/8-Lisbon, Portugal (Passeio Maritimo Alges)
6/9-Madrid, Spain (Festimad)
6/12-Munich, Germany (Olympichalle)
6/13-Katowice, Poland (Chorzow Stadion Slaski)
6/15-Italy TBA
6/16-Vienna, Austria (Nova Rock Festivval)
6/18-London, England (Wembley Arena)
6/21-Dusseldorf, Germany (Ltu Arena)
6/23-Tuttlingen, Germany (Southside Festival)
6/24-Scheebel, Germany (Hurricane Festival)
6/26-Copenhagen, Denmark (Forum)
6/28-Nijmegen, Holland (Goeffert Park)
6/29-Werchter, Belgium (Werchter Festival)

-- Thrash-metal veterans Testament are getting back together for an upcoming tour featuring original members Alex Skolnick, Greg Christian, Eric Peterson, Chuck Billy and drummer Nick Barker (Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth). The band plays tonight at Independent in their hometown San Francisco and then heads to Australia and Europe for more tour dates:
AUSTRALIA
2/7 - Prince of Wales Hotel - Melbourne
2/8 - The Manning Bar - Sydney
2/9 - The Waterloo Hotel - Brisbane

EUROPE
3/23 - Almassy MK Hall - Budapest, HUNGARY
3/24 - Hala Spodek - Katowice, POLAND
7/26 - Hellwood Fest - Subotica, SERBIA
8/25 - Up from the Ground Open Air Fest - Gemunden, GERMANY

-- In case you're confused which bands are "gay" and which are "safe" the kind folks at www.lovegodsway.org can "straighten things" out for you:
"Gay" bands include: The Spores (endorse suicide); The Grateful Dead (AIDS); Morrissey(?questionable?); George Michael (texan); Ted Nugent (loincloth) - the Nuge sure would LOVE that one... Metallica; Jay-Z; Motorhead and plenty more. This ministry is so fucking dumb... "Safe" bands include the usual bunch of idiots: UnderOath; Cyndi Lauper (I thought she was a lesbian); Falling Up; Flyleaf; THE TURNING; Disciple; P.O.D; Evanescence; By The Tree; Scott Reed; Michael W. Smith; Jars of Clay; DC Talk.

-- AP: Michael Jackson Returns to the U.S.

-- EMI to Merge Capitol and Virgin Labels

-- Rapper Young Buck arrested in Nashville

-- Singer-actress Brandy involved in fatal traffic crash

-- Beastie Boys Working On "Different" New Album

-- Scott Ian Announces Anthrax "Reunion is Over."
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