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Pennywise will bring its brand of punk rock to the Midwest next month, beginning January 16 in Columbus, Ohio. The Southern California group has a half-dozen dates currently on the itinerary, all to also feature the Deviates and Boy Sets Fire. As well, Pennywise has lined up dates in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada for this weekend (January 4-5). The Deviates and Lars Frederiksen & the Bastards, featuring Rancid’s guitarist, will also appear. Pennywise released its latest album, Land Of The Free?, on Epitaph Records in June. Pennywise Tour Dates (Subject To Change): January 4 – Reno, NV – Reno… Read more »

Scott Weiland pleaded guilty to domestic battery in Las Vegas Justice Court Wednesday and was ordered to attend 26 counseling sessions. Judge Douglas Smith approved a plea bargain that will dismiss the case against the Stone Temple Pilots singer in six months if the counseling sessions are completed and there are no further incidents. Weiland was arrested in November at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for allegedly grabbing his wife’s arms and pushing her against the wall several times. Mary Weiland told police the incident began when the couple got into a verbal argument after she… Read more »

Dream Street is gearing up to hit the road early next year with Aaron Carter. The Aaron Carter/Dream Street Tour kicks off on January 25th, 2002 in Jacksonville, FL. In addition, Dream Street will warm up to Florida as the opening act for Britney Spears in Tampa, Florida on December 18th, 2001 at the Ice Palace Arena. Dream Street’s self-titled debut (UEG Records / edel Entertainment July 10th) has sold over 500,000 units and certified gold in just under six months of release. The album debuted at #37 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart and at #1 on Billboard’s Independent… Read more »

Destiny’s Child is not disbanding, the group announced today in response to rumors recently reported in the press. Destiny’s Child’s plans include brand-new albums, a world tour in spring 2002, TV appearances in both the United States and in Europe, and much more in the future. “We are very much a group, very much together, and plan to be for many years,” said Destiny’s Child. “We’ve worked really hard to get to where we are and have been blessed with success and the incredible support of our fans. We’re like sisters, we really love and understand each other and have… Read more »

Nelly Furtado will try to extend the enormous success of her debut release, Whoa, Nelly!, next year with her Burn in the Spotlight Tour. Furtado will launch the tour in Victoria, British Columbia, on January 28th and play the West coast for the first leg. The tour will run into April, with label mates Citzen Cope, whose debut is due January 29th, opening. Meanwhile, the praise for Furtado keeps coming. She is nominated for an American Music Award (the show takes place January 9th) and an NAACP Image Award, which will be handed out March 1st. Nelly Furtado Tour Dates:… Read more »

While those within sightline of a TV can catch P.O.D., Ja Rule, O-Town, Sum41 and City High performing on “MTV’s New Year’s Eve 2002” and Blink-182, Pink, Busta Rhymes and others ring in the new year on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”, those in search of activities away from the tube needn’t look far. With special New Year’s Eve shows popping off around the country like so many magnums of bubbly at midnight, finding a suitable place to get your celebration on shouldn’t be a problem. From Guns N’ Roses’ Great Pumpkin-like return to the Las Vegas strip to… Read more »

MTV plans to make a documentary film on the life of Tupac Shakur, the 25-year-old rap star killed in a 1996 drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. His mother, Afeni Shakur, will be the documentary’s executive producer. “The past five years have been extremely painful watching and listening while others incorrectly attempted to define who my son really was,” Shakur said Monday. “Now, through patience, the strength of my family, and faith in God, the true story of Tupac will finally be shared with the world.” Lauren Lazin, vice president of MTV News and Documentaries, will direct and produce the still… Read more »

As troubled as her All for You tour may have been, Janet Jackson has decided to take it back out on the road. The singer will perform 10 dates across the U.S. in January and February, culminating with a Hawaii show on February 17 to be broadcast live on HBO. The first All for You trek seemed plagued by problems from the moment it began – or the moment it was supposed to begin. Opening night was postponed because an important part of her stage equipment didn’t arrive at the venue on time. Later, dates were canceled after Jackson needed… Read more »

The Canadian singer, who left the music industry two years ago to start a family with her manager/husband, Rene Angelil, has recorded an album for release in March, her spokesperson said Thursday. Details on the release will be announced in January. After giving birth in January, Dion came out of the woodwork in May to announce that she would end her hiatus in 2003 with a three-year residency at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. Dion will perform a show designed by Cirque du Soleil’s Franco Dragone inside a replica of the Coliseum in Rome. Since then, Dion has taken part… Read more »

Britney Spears kicked off the 2001 Billboard Awards in Las Vegas on Tuesday with a very wet performance of “I’m a Slave 4 U” on a stage inside the fountains of the Bellagio Hotel. While Spears came on strong, she went home empty-handed. After the awards were handed out at the MGM Grand, the big winners of the night were Destiny’s Child and R. Kelly. The “Bootylicious” trio took home five awards, including a second straight win for Artist of the Year. They also got a nod for Hot 100 Singles Artist of the Year and Soundtrack Single of the… Read more »