Oops. A bus driver who’s part of Britney Spears’ Onyx Hotel Tour brigade failed to stay within the safety zone and is now facing charges of speeding and disobeying police. The Tennessee trucker, who was transporting crew and equipment, led cops on a high-speed chase through New Hampshire Monday and later failed to show for his arraignment. A trooper tagged David Raines going 78 mph in a 65 mph zone Monday morning around 7 a.m. traveling south on Interstate 93 near Northfield, according to state police. Raines gave every indication of pulling over but then kept driving for approximately 10… Read more »
A man traveling aboard Kid Rock’s tour bus was charged with drug possession after a concert in West Palm Beach. Kevin Joseph McMahon, 36, who identified himself as the rap-rocker’s personal assistant, was arrested and released Sunday from St. Lucie County Jail after posting $16,000 bond. Kid Rock and members of his band weren’t on the bus, police said. McMahon and the bus driver were the only people aboard the vehicle, which was headed to Nashville. Kid Rock and his band, which opened a concert for Aerosmith on Saturday, were flying to Nashville, police said. McMahon could not be reached… Read more »
The Dave Matthews Band releases Busted Stuff on Tuesday (July 16). The album contains 11 tracks plus a bonus DVD. The enhanced portion of the disc contains a key to unreleased material such as video footage, performances, and interview clips. It also contains a few live performances and a special 5.1 surround sound audio mix of “Bartender.” Busted Stuff was produced by Dave Matthews Band and Steve Harris. Some tracks on the album were reworked from the sessions Matthews did with producer Steve Lillywhite prior to Everyday. The first single from the collection is “Where Are You Going?,” which is… Read more »
Nate Dogg spent a good part of his weekend answering to police officers. The singer, born Nathaniel Dawayne Hale, was arrested on Friday, just outside of Kingman, Arizona, when his tour bus was pulled over for speeding on Interstate 40. According to Ron Delonge, a lieutenant with the Kingman Highway Patrol, the arresting officer smelled what he thought was marijuana. A search of the vehicle turned up a handgun, which was reported as stolen, and four ounces of pot. Nate, who was traveling with eight others, was the only one formally charged and arrested. He was released on bail the… Read more »
And we thought A.J. was the bad boy: Squeaky clean Backstreet Boy Nick Carter was arrested early Wednesday morning for allegedly disobeying a cop’s orders to leave a Tampa, Florida, nightclub. The blond, 21-year-old singer (and youngest Boy of the Backstreet) has been charged with a misdemeanor count of resisting or opposing a law enforcement officer without violence. Carter was cuffed and placed in a squad car, but was later released on his own recognizance, police say. He’s due in court March 4. Police pulled up to the Pop City nightclub late Tuesday night after a fight reportedly broke out,… Read more »
Snoop Dogg (a.k.a. Calvin Broadus) was hit with marijuana possession charges after two of his tour buses were pulled over for speeding just west of Cleveland. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers stopped the buses on I-90, where Snoop’s buses were en route to tonight’s show in Milwaukee as part of the appropriately named Puff, Puff, Pass Tour. About 200 grams of marijuana were found on one bus, and Snoop and two other passengers were charged with the misdemeanor possession offense, which carries a maximum penalty of a $100 fine. He was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, which could… Read more »
From the jump, it’s obvious that Boys Like Girls have given us the soundtrack of our summer with their infectious new single “The Outside.” Marking their third new release of the year, “The Outside” is a vibrant masterpiece bursting with colorfully layered choruses and a double dose of nostalgia, instantly transporting you back to unforgettable summer nights with friends. The music video opens with a rush of memories, showcasing throwback videos of the band during their energetic performances and behind-the-scenes antics. As the group’s signature melodies kick in, fans are whisked away to a world that is both familiar and… Read more »
A band constantly compared to the likes of Sum 41, blink-182, and Simple Plan, FRND CRCL are certainly making waves as an emerging pop-punk outfit in the scene. Today, the group released their third full-length studio album, Suburban Dictionary. The new record blends everything we love about throwback pop-punk with modern hip-hop melodies. Catchy choruses, whip-smart lyricism, and lighting-fast song structures, make the band stand out from the rest. The album overall is a conceptual piece that guides listeners through the experience of a suburbanite from start to finish. Speaking on their new album, FRND CRCL shared in a statement:… Read more »
After taking a step back from Fall Out Boy to focus on his mental health, Joe Trohman has revealed he is back just in time for their US tour.
Following the release of their collaborative effort with Busted on the updated version of “Meet You There” which dropped last week, and their latest single, “Heartbreak Of The Century,” UK titans Neck Deep have announced two live performances in the US this summer. The two US performances are scheduled for June 22 in Austin, TX, and June 23 in Houston, TX alongside Real Friends ahead of their headlining slot at So What?! Music Festival on June 25. Read more: Emo’s Not Dead Announces Line-up For 2024 Cruise In the tour poster that the band used to announce the live sets, they… Read more »
