Joe Perry says Steven Tyler has 'got to get his act together' after tour accidentSeptember 17th, 2009 Joe Perry frustrated over Steven Tyler accidentNEW YORK — Joe Perry is frustrated that Aerosmith has been sidelined due to Steven Tyler's tour injury. The group had to cancel their summer tour after the frontman suffered injuries when he fell off the stage during a concert in August.
Noel Gallagher says he's quitting Oasis, cites differences with brother LiamAugust 29th, 2009 Noel Gallagher says he's quitting OasisLONDON — Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher says he's leaving the British pop band because he can't work "a day longer" with his brother Liam. A statement from Gallagher on the band's Web site says he's leaving the group "with some sadness and great relief."
The band were due to play a festival in Paris Friday but didn't take the stage.
Forecasters downgrade Pacific storm Felicia to tropical depression; top winds near 35 mphAugust 11th, 2009 Felicia downgraded to tropical depressionHONOLULU — Felicia was downgraded to a tropical depression Tuesday morning as it approached Hawaii with maximum sustained winds of about 35 mph, but a flash flood watch and a high surf warning remained in effect, forecasters said. The former hurricane was expected to weaken more in the next two days.
Christian rock band MercyMe cancels show after tour bus hits car in Ind.; 2 killed in crashAugust 8th, 2009 2 killed in crash with Christian band's tour busFORT WAYNE, Ind. —The Christian rock band MercyMe canceled a show Saturday in the St.
Springsteen reschedules Nashville show; arena says he'll perform whole 'Born to Run' albumAugust 7th, 2009 Bruce Springsteen reschedules Nashville showNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band have moved their Sept.
Live Nation, Ticketmaster's proposed merger partner, eliminates some fees for summer concertsJune 1st, 2009 Live Nation nixes some summer concert ticket feesLOS ANGELES — Live Nation Inc., the world's largest concert promoter, is opening the summer season with a promotion every Wednesday that eliminates some ticket fees, the surcharges that have caused fans to revile its soon-to-be merger partner, Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. Live Nation is scrapping fees for U.S.
Penguins mistakenly tell 460 they won playoff tickets; fans to get gifts, tickets next seasonMay 6th, 2009 Penguins text fans 'you won,' then say never mindPITTSBURGH — Hundreds of Pittsburgh Penguins fans got text messages saying they had won four tickets to an upcoming playoff game, but were disappointed to learn the messages had been sent in error. Team spokesman Tom McMillan says the message was mistakenly sent to 460 fans who entered a recent contest before a game.
Ohio city rocked by layoffs hands out tickets for Jay Leno's free 'Comedy Stimulus' showApril 27th, 2009 Ohio city hands out tickets for free Leno showWILMINGTON, Ohio — Western Ohio residents hoping laughter is the best medicine for down times will have two chances to seek treatment from funnyman Jay Leno when he visits in May. A representative of the production company distributing tickets for a free show in Wilmington says all 4,000 tickets have been handed out and the comedian has scheduled a second performance.
Fans demand ticket refund from Britney SpearsApril 17th, 2009 LONDON - Angry fans are demanding a refund from Britney Spears or promoters AEG Live for the money they spent to buy the tickets for her concert in Vancouver, Canada which was abruptly halted. The concert held April 8 had to be stopped in the middle to clear second-hand smoke from the venue.
740,000 football World Cup tickets go on saleFebruary 21st, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - Tickets for the 2010 football World Cup in South Africa went on sale Friday, 475 days before the opening game slated for June 11 next year. The tickets are being sold on the website of world football body FIFA and through South Africa's First National Bank (FNB), a sponsor of the tournament.
740,000 football World Cup tickets go on saleFebruary 19th, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - Tickets for the 2010 football World Cup in South Africa went on sale Friday, 475 days before the opening game slated for June 11 next year. The tickets are being sold on the website of world football body FIFA and through South Africa's First National Bank (FNB), a sponsor of the tournament.
Kings of Leon wants Brit awardFebruary 17th, 2009 LONDON - Rock band Kings Of Leon, which won a Grammy this month, now wants a Brit award as it has a huge fan base in Britain. According to thesun.co.uk, the band seems to be bigger in Britain than in their native US.
Coldplay wants to give free album to fansFebruary 17th, 2009 LONDON - Rock band Coldplay wants to give free albums to those fans who attend their shows. According to thesun.co.uk, lead singer Chris Martin said: 'What we want to do is try to give away a live album for free.
Joe Perry has knee painFebruary 4th, 2009 LONDON - Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry's knee problems forced the band to cancel a show in Venezuela. Perry revealed he has been playing through pain for the past three years after a stage fall in Dallas 23 years ago, contactmusic.com reports.
Organisers to release more World T20 ticketsJanuary 26th, 2009 LONDON - The huge interest in Twenty20 World Cup cricket has prompted the organisers to release a new batch of tickets. The first allocation of tickets went on sale last June and were sold out within hours of being made available.