Van Halen Confirms Reunion Tour

Van Halen confirmed the long-standing rumor that they will be reuniting for a tour with original madcap lead singer David Lee Roth.

The announcement came via a video released on Monday on the band’s official site in which Roth is seen unleashing some of his classic high-kicking stage moves alongside his former bandmates guitarist Eddie Van Halen and drummer Alex Van Halen, as well as the group’s current bass player, Eddie’s son, Wolfgang.

The site promises that the first tickets for the reunion tour will go on sale on January 10.

Van Halen’s original bass player and backing vocalist, Michael Anthony, was kicked out of the band in 2006 after 32 years and replaced by teenager Wolfgang. After parting ways with Roth in 1985, Van Halen rebooted with singer Sammy Hagar in 1985, enjoying a string of hit albums and songs through 1996, when Hagar was shown the door and briefly replaced by former Extreme singer Gary Cherone, who only lasted three years in the slot. After bringing Hagar back in from 2003 to 2005, Van Halen invited Roth back into the fold several years ago and toured with him in 2007 and 2008.


In addition to the tour, the group are working on their first album of new material with Roth in 27 years. They recently signed to Interscope Records after spending their entire career on Warner Bros. Records.

Guns ‘N Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers Make Rock Hall of Fame

The Rock Hall of Fame has now accepted the Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Guns ‘N Roses to be inducted on the ceremony, which will take place on April 14 in Cleveland and air on HBO in early May.

Bands that were pass over this year were the Cure, Joan Jett, and Heart. Acts become eligible for the Hall 25 years after the release of their first single or album, so this year’s crop all started releasing music in or before the year 1986.

Before their induction of Guns ‘N Roses was announced, buzz had already begun to build around a potential reunion of the band.

Destiny’s Child Rumored Reunion False

“Contrary to rumors online of a Destiny’s Child reunion, there are no plans for the group to reunite for a performance or album. The rumors are false. Destiny’s Child made an unprecedented impact in contemporary music, becoming one of the best-selling groups of all time. Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams have each moved on to successful solo careers. The members remain close, but will not reunite as a group.”

-Matthew Knowles/Columbia Records/Music World

Spice Girls To Perform at 2012 London Olympics

It’s been reported that the Spice Girls, including Posh, will be performing at the opening ceremony for the 2012 Olympics in London.

The Girls’ manager, Simon Fuller, says the quintet (Posh, Scary, Sporty, Ginger and Baby) could possibly schedule their reunion/final tour to coincide with the Olympic Games.

“They stand for so much in British music history and I can’t think of a better time for them to get back together for another performance,” says Fuller. “The demand for them as a band is as strong as ever.”

Fuller believes the girls will be ready to retire their Spice personalities come the 2012 Games, as the group “will not want to be performing hits like Wannabe in their 40′s.”

Robbie Williams Performs Live For BBC’s Electric Proms Concert Series

Robbie Williams made a triumphant live comeback in London last night (Oct. 21), as part of the BBC’s Electric Proms series of concerts.

Appearing at the London Roundhouse with a 38-piece band, including string and brass sections — led by Trevor Horn, who produced Williams’ new album “Reality Killed the Video Star” — Williams was in confident, relaxed form from the start. He made his entrance down a white staircase to current single “Bodies,” which entered the U.K. charts at No. 2 on Oct. 18.

Williams premiered seven songs from the new album, due Nov. 9 in the United Kingdom on Virgin Records. As well as “Bodies,” he aired what he said would be the album’s second single, “You Know Me,” alongside “Morning Sun,” “Blasphemy,” “Starstruck,” “Deceptacon” and “Won’t Do That.” Most of the new material harks back to Williams’ trademark adult pop sound, with little of the experimentation that marked his last album “Rudebox,” which proved a critical and commercial flop.

Stephen Davies, director of audio and music at BBC Worldwide said: ”We knew that there would be significant interest in this concert, but the public reaction has exceeded all of our expectations.”

UPDATE: Robbie Williams set a world record yesterday by having the most screenings of a live concert in theaters.The BBC’s live show “Electric Proms” was broadcast simultaneously in venues all over the world in 23 countries.Extra screenings are planned in the coming weeks for countries a bit further from Williams’ native England including Australia and South Africa.

Mel B Says Spice Girls Are Definitely Reuniting

The rumors have been swirling for weeks about a Spice Girls reunion and Mel B has confirmed the news!

“We are definitely going to be doing something together again soon. We’re actually working on it right now. I don’t want to say too much because I don’t want to spoil the surprise, but it’s really, really exciting. I can’t wait to be singing with the girls again.”

It has been said that Posh will not be joining them, but that doesn’t seem to be holding anyone back.

Are you excited about a Spice Girls reunion?

Spice Girls To Reunite Without Posh

The rumors have been swirling for weeks about a possible Spice Girls reunion and now sources are reporting that the group is planning to reunite for a “full-scale comeback” in the upcoming weeks without Posh.

Posh reportedly doesn’t have the “time or desire” to join the group. But that’s not stopping Mel B., Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Mel C!

Sources say the girls plan to be on the road by this time next year, although Bunton is not fully convinced she would like to return to her Baby Spice roots.

“Emma is being cautious but the minute she’s with the girls they’ll talk her round,” says the insider.

And it seems no one’s worried about the absence of Posh. Another insiders says, “When Geri left the first time, she was arguably the band’s biggest star… If they coped without her, they are confident they can make it work without Posh.”

Are you guys excited for the Spice Girls reunion?

Robbie Williams Reunites With Former Band Take That

Could a Take That reunion be in the works?

According to the Daily Mirror, Robbie Williams met up with his former bandmates in New York City at Electric Lady Studios. This is the first time the band has been together in almost 15 years. A source told the Daily Mirror that Robbie “is back with Take That in the studio and they’re all writing together again. Robbie wouldn’t be happy performing old Take That songs that he has had no part in. But if they can pen new tracks that they’re all happy with, they’ll record them and hell be back with them on stage”.

A spokesperson for the group says the report is “unconfirmed” and claims the band were in New York to “approve final mixes” for their first-ever live album The Greatest Day.

What do you guys think? Is Take That reuniting?

The Spice Girls To Reunite?

Rumors are flying that a Spice Girls reunion could be just around the corner!

Just last week, 4 our of the 5 girls were spotted together having dinner in London. Geri Halliwell then hinted on a British morning show that she and the girls talked about getting back together.

“We always talk about creative plans. Whatever happens afterwards is a bonus. Right now, I’ll be honest: we are gathering information about a possibility…[but] when you are evolving a plan, you don’t want to share it with the world.”

You don’t want to share it with the world, Geri? That’s exactly what you did!

Unreleased Destiny’s Child Track ‘Heart’ Leaked

With news of a possible Destiny’s Child reunion coming soon, an unreleased track that the trio previously recorded has leaked online. Though the song is not completely new, fans are buzzing with excitement, especially with the thought of a Destiny’s Child reunion.

The song called ‘Heart’ was produced by Scott Storch. It sounds simple and kind of dated, especially for Destiny’s Child, which is why it probably never made it onto one of their albums.

What do you think?