Articles tagged with rock

Wed, May 23, 2012

"American Idol" Finale to Include Rock, R&B and Country Legends, Former Contestants, Pop Stars & Tributes

American Idol's big finale Wednesday night will feature the usual mix of legendary artists and current pop stars, as well as several tributes ...

Tue, May 22, 2012

TV bosses confirm 30 Rock is to roll next season

From WENN.com

NBC president Robert Greenblatt announced the official news during a press conference on Monday (14May12).

He said, ""I know Tina Fey ...

Mon, May 21, 2012

TV bosses confirm 30 Rock is to roll next season

From WENN.com

NBC president Robert Greenblatt announced the official news during a press conference on Monday (14May12).

He said, ""I know Tina Fey ...

Mon, May 21, 2012

Kelly Clarkson, Natasha Bedingfield Rock Billboard Music Awards Pre-Parties

Before the star-studded Billboard Music Awards got underway Sunday night in Las Vegas, two stars who were part of the telecast headlined two exclusive ...

Wed, May 16, 2012

Man killed in Rock County crash identified

ROCK COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - A 71-year-old man killed in a one-vehicle accident in far southern Wisconsin was identified Wednesday as Ronald Johnson of Edgerton ...

Tue, May 15, 2012

I needed to hit rock bottom, says pole vaulter Hooker

By Ian Ransom

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Hitting rock bottom six months before the London Games was the best thing that could have happened to Steve ...

Sun, May 13, 2012

'30 Rock' Renewed! HAM!

By Aly Semigran, Hollywood.com Staff

30 Rock fans are all high-fiving a million angels right now: NBC has officially announced that Tina Fey ...

Thu, May 10, 2012

Tenacious D aim to revive hard rock with "Fenix"

By Piya Sinha-Roy

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - To hear Tenacious D tell it, hard rock music is dead and they plan to resurrect it. That ...

Wed, May 09, 2012

'30 Rock', 'Parks and Rec', 'Community' All On Track To Return

By Aly Semigran, Hollywood.com Staff

No need to go kicking your television just yet, NBC's cult edition of must-see TV Thursdays - Community ...

Tue, May 08, 2012

'30 Rock', 'Parks and Rec', 'Community' All On Track To Return

By Aly Semigran, Hollywood.com Staff

No need to go kicking your television just yet, NBC's cult edition of must-see TV Thursdays - Community ...

Mon, May 07, 2012

Emotional Adam Yauch Tribute at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

By Lindsey DiMattina, Hollywood.com Staff

Just one day after Adam ""MCA"" Yauch passed away on May 4, HBO aired the 2012 Rock And ...

Sun, May 06, 2012

'30 Rock' Recap: All Hail 'Queen of Jordan'!

By Aly Semigran, Hollywood.com Staff

When television shows want to break out of their regular format they send their characters to Hawaii or ...

Sat, May 05, 2012

'30 Rock' Recap: All Hail 'Queen of Jordan'!

By Aly Semigran, Hollywood.com Staff

When television shows want to break out of their regular format they send their characters to Hawaii or ...

Sat, May 05, 2012

Rihanna Set to Rock "Saturday Night Live" this Weekend

She's done it twice before, and this weekend, Rihanna returns to rock the Saturday Night Live stage for a third time.  Her appearance ...

Fri, May 04, 2012

'30 Rock' Recap: All Hail 'Queen of Jordan'!

By Aly Semigran, Hollywood.com Staff

When television shows want to break out of their regular format they send their characters to Hawaii or ...

Sun, April 29, 2012

Tom Cruise had Rock of Ages get-out clause just in case he couldn't sing

The movie star plays outrageous rocker Stacee Jaxx in the upcoming movie musical, and director Adam Shankman reveals Cruise wanted to make sure he ...

Sun, April 29, 2012

'30 Rock' Live: Can You Spot All the Changes Between East & West Coast Broadcasts?

Another 30 Rock live show — another pair of broadcasts with another handful of subtle (and, in some cases, pretty obvious) differences. Just like with ...

Sun, April 29, 2012

'30 Rock' Cast Plays Charades on 'Fallon' -- VIDEO

Of course Tina Fey would be good at Charades. The actress/writer/all-around damn funny lady was great on her toes for nine seasons ...

Sun, April 29, 2012

'30 Rock' Live Redux: The Live Blog!

Live show, it's a 30 Rock Live show, it's 30 Rock Live!

Welcome to the 30 Rock Live Show Redux: The Live ...

Sat, April 28, 2012

Tom Cruise had Rock of Ages get-out clause just in case he couldn't sing

The movie star plays outrageous rocker Stacee Jaxx in the upcoming movie musical, and director Adam Shankman reveals Cruise wanted to make sure he ...

Sat, April 28, 2012

'30 Rock' Live: Can You Spot All the Changes Between East & West Coast Broadcasts?

Another 30 Rock live show — another pair of broadcasts with another handful of subtle (and, in some cases, pretty obvious) differences. Just like with ...

Sat, April 28, 2012

'30 Rock' Cast Plays Charades on 'Fallon' -- VIDEO

Of course Tina Fey would be good at Charades. The actress/writer/all-around damn funny lady was great on her toes for nine seasons ...

Sat, April 28, 2012

'30 Rock' Live Redux: The Live Blog!

Live show, it's a 30 Rock Live show, it's 30 Rock Live!

Welcome to the 30 Rock Live Show Redux: The Live ...

Fri, April 27, 2012

Tom Cruise had Rock of Ages get-out clause just in case he couldn't sing

The movie star plays outrageous rocker Stacee Jaxx in the upcoming movie musical, and director Adam Shankman reveals Cruise wanted to make sure he ...

Fri, April 27, 2012

'30 Rock' Live: Can You Spot All the Changes Between East & West Coast Broadcasts?

Another 30 Rock live show — another pair of broadcasts with another handful of subtle (and, in some cases, pretty obvious) differences. Just like with ...

Fri, April 27, 2012

'30 Rock' Cast Plays Charades on 'Fallon' -- VIDEO

Of course Tina Fey would be good at Charades. The actress/writer/all-around damn funny lady was great on her toes for nine seasons ...

Fri, April 27, 2012

'30 Rock' Live Redux: The Live Blog!

Live show, it's a 30 Rock Live show, it's 30 Rock Live!

Welcome to the 30 Rock Live Show Redux: The Live ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

'30 Rock' Cast Plays Charades on 'Fallon' -- VIDEO

Of course Tina Fey would be good at Charades. The actress/writer/all-around damn funny lady was great on her toes for nine seasons ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

Jack White Scoring Johnny Depp's 'Lone Ranger': Proof It Will Rock

Always the one for experimentation, Jack White of the White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather, has been tasked with scoring the latest ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

Boom Boom Pow! Maroon 5 Breaks Black Eyed Peas' Sales Record; Adam Signs Rock of Ages Actor

Maroon 5 's new single "Payphone" is off to a great start.  Billboard reports that the track -- the first release from their forthcoming album ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

'G.I. Joe Retaliation' Trailer: The Rock, Channing Tatum Fight the President

Last week we got a glimpse at the posters for G.I. Joe: Retaliation, but video-wise, it's been pretty quiet...until now.

After ...

Tue, April 24, 2012

'G.I. Joe Retaliation' Trailer: The Rock, Channing Tatum Fight the President

Last week we got a glimpse at the posters for G.I. Joe: Retaliation, but video-wise, it's been pretty quiet...until now.

After ...

Sun, April 15, 2012

Axl Rose Declines Induction to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

You can call off the search for your old bandana, because there won't be any Guns N' Roses reunion this weekend. Since it ...

Sun, April 15, 2012

Tina Fey Says '30 Rock' End is Nigh: The Series' Aging Timeline

Raise your hand if 30 Rock's Liz Lemon getting "Solo-ed" by James Marsden when she told him she loved him warmed your Star-Wars-loving ...

Sun, April 15, 2012

Axl Rose booed at Rock Hall of Fame induction

By Kim Palmer

Cleveland (Reuters) - A range of musicians from rockers Guns N' Roses to R&B legends the Miracles where inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday in a night as notable for who was not there as who was.

Axl Rose, frontman for Guns N' Roses, earlier this week refused to be honored by the Cleveland-based Rock Hall after years of bitter feuding with his former "Appetite for Destruction" bandmates, and his name earned catcalls from the crowd when it was mentioned.

Boos rang out from some of the 6,000 in attendance early in the evening when Billie Joe Armstrong, lead singer of Green Day, asked the crowd "who was missing" as members of Guns N' Roses were up on stage accepting their award.

"Most singers are crazy. I can vouch for that," Armstrong told the audience. He praised Rose: "He is one of the best front men to ever touch a microphone." Then added: "Sometimes you have to look back at chapters of your life to move forward."

Rose was the first artist to publicly snub the honor since surviving members of punk rockers the Sex Pistols, inducted in 2006, refused to attend the ceremony.

Earlier in the week, Rose issued open letter to the public saying he would "respectfully decline my induction as a member of Guns N' Roses to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame" at Saturday's 27th Annual ceremony in Cleveland.

Two other notable absences were Rod Stewart, inducted Saturday with other band members from the Faces/Small Faces and the Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and couldn't accept his award with band members, Mike D (Michael Diamond) and Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz).

Stewart, previously inducted as a solo performer, couldn't attend because he was ill with the flu and had to stay away under doctor orders.

The Rock Hall, which has been criticized in the past for inducting lead performers over the iconic groups they led, appointed a committee to choose six additional overlooked groups this year.

Those groups included The Miracles led by Smokey Robinson; The Crickets, backing band to Buddy Holly; Bill ...

Sat, April 14, 2012

Axl Rose Declines Induction to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

You can call off the search for your old bandana, because there won't be any Guns N' Roses reunion this weekend. Since it ...

Sat, April 14, 2012

Tina Fey Says '30 Rock' End is Nigh: The Series' Aging Timeline

Raise your hand if 30 Rock's Liz Lemon getting "Solo-ed" by James Marsden when she told him she loved him warmed your Star-Wars-loving ...

Fri, April 13, 2012

Axl Rose Declines Induction to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

You can call off the search for your old bandana, because there won't be any Guns N' Roses reunion this weekend. Since it ...

Fri, April 13, 2012

Tina Fey Says '30 Rock' End is Nigh: The Series' Aging Timeline

Raise your hand if 30 Rock's Liz Lemon getting "Solo-ed" by James Marsden when she told him she loved him warmed your Star-Wars-loving ...

Fri, April 13, 2012

"Devastated" Rod Stewart skips Rock Hall ceremony

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rod Stewart, who gained rock 'n' roll fame with the band Faces before going on to solo superstardom, said on Friday ...

Fri, April 13, 2012

Corrected: In Silicon Valley, designers emerge as rock stars

By Gerry Shih

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Five years ago, Justin Edmund arrived at Carnegie Mellon University, a floppy-haired freshman, with artistic talent and dreams ...

Wed, April 11, 2012

Axl Rose "blown away" by support on Hall of Fame snub

(Reuters) - Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose said on Tuesday he was "humbled, (and) blown away" by the support he had received from media ...

Tue, April 10, 2012

Rock week rolls Shepherd off "Dancing With the Stars"

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rock week got Sherri Shepherd bounced from the ballroom on Tuesday after her tango to "Come On Feel the Noize" failed ...

Sun, April 08, 2012

'30 Rock' Recap: We Found Hornberger in a Hopeless Place

Forget Mad Men or Game of Thrones or The Celebrity Apprentice, the most tortured souls on television may just be from 30 Rock. Case ...

Sun, April 08, 2012

Chris Rock, Thomas Lennon Play the Cool Dads in 'What to Expect' — EXCLUSIVE PIC

Having a baby: a joyous occasion in any couple's life. Also…a scenario primed for comedy?

Adapted loosely from the pregnancy guide of ...

Sat, April 07, 2012

'30 Rock' Recap: We Found Hornberger in a Hopeless Place

Forget Mad Men or Game of Thrones or The Celebrity Apprentice, the most tortured souls on television may just be from 30 Rock. Case ...

Sat, April 07, 2012

Chris Rock, Thomas Lennon Play the Cool Dads in 'What to Expect' — EXCLUSIVE PIC

Having a baby: a joyous occasion in any couple's life. Also…a scenario primed for comedy?

Adapted loosely from the pregnancy guide of ...

Fri, April 06, 2012

'30 Rock' Recap: We Found Hornberger in a Hopeless Place

Forget Mad Men or Game of Thrones or The Celebrity Apprentice, the most tortured souls on television may just be from 30 Rock. Case ...

Fri, April 06, 2012

Chris Rock, Thomas Lennon Play the Cool Dads in 'What to Expect' — EXCLUSIVE PIC

Having a baby: a joyous occasion in any couple's life. Also…a scenario primed for comedy?

Adapted loosely from the pregnancy guide of ...

Wed, April 04, 2012

'Rock of Ages' Trailer: Tom Cruise Sings Bon Jovi, Befriends Baboon

Oh my God, I just threw up.

Where?

In my pants.

Based on that incredible bit of dialogue delivered by esteemed comedic talents Alec ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

'Rock of Ages' Trailer: Tom Cruise Sings Bon Jovi, Befriends Baboon

Oh my God, I just threw up.

Where?

In my pants.

Based on that incredible bit of dialogue delivered by esteemed comedic talents Alec ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

The Rock wins comeback fight

More than 70,000 fight fans, including rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, his protege Machine Gun Kelly and fellow hip-hop star Flo Rida, packed ...

Tue, March 27, 2012

Rock convinced Manganiello to do Magic Mike

The True Blood star admits he had his reservations about appearing in the forthcoming film, based on G.I. Joe hunk Channing Tatum's ...

Tue, March 27, 2012

Rock convinced Manganiello to do Magic Mike

The True Blood star admits he had his reservations about appearing in the forthcoming film, based on G.I. Joe hunk Channing Tatum's ...

Mon, March 26, 2012

Rock convinced Manganiello to do Magic Mike

The True Blood star admits he had his reservations about appearing in the forthcoming film, based on G.I. Joe hunk Channing Tatum's ...

Sun, March 25, 2012

'30 Rock' Recap: Two Baldwins, One Yankovic, No Rules

S6E13/14: This week, 30 Rock delivers a two-part episode of sorts. The two separate episodes are connected by the plot of Jack developing ...

Sat, March 24, 2012

'30 Rock' Recap: Two Baldwins, One Yankovic, No Rules

S6E13/14: This week, 30 Rock delivers a two-part episode of sorts. The two separate episodes are connected by the plot of Jack developing ...

Fri, March 23, 2012

'30 Rock' Recap: Two Baldwins, One Yankovic, No Rules

S6E13/14: This week, 30 Rock delivers a two-part episode of sorts. The two separate episodes are connected by the plot of Jack developing ...

Thu, March 22, 2012

'30 Rock' Live Show: Alec Baldwin Confirms a Second Episode

Whether or not fans loved 30 Rock's last 100 percent live show (one for the East Coast and one for the West Coast ...

Wed, March 21, 2012

Ohio sues Cargill, Morton Salt for inflated rock salt prices

By Karl Plume

(Reuters) - Ohio filed an antitrust lawsuit against agribusiness Cargill Inc and Morton Salt Inc on Wednesday, accusing the companies of driving ...

Wed, March 21, 2012

Ohio sues Cargill, Morton Salt for inflated rock salt prices

(Reuters) - Ohio filed an antitrust lawsuit against agribusiness Cargill Inc and Morton Salt Inc on Wednesday, accusing the companies of driving up the cost ...

Wed, March 21, 2012

Little Rock renames airport to honor Bill and Hillary Clinton

By Suzi Parker

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (Reuters) - Little Rock, Arkansas renamed its airport to honor two of its most famous citizens -- former President Bill ...

Wed, March 21, 2012

Little Rock renames airport to honor Bill and Hillary Clinton

By Suzi Parker

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (Reuters) - Little Rock, Arkansas renamed its airport to honor two of its most famous citizens -- former President Bill ...

Tue, March 20, 2012

West Allis teen in coma after being hit with rock

WEST ALLIS, WI (WTAQ) - A 15-year-old West Allis boy is in a coma, after somebody threw a rock at a vehicle he was riding ...

Sun, March 18, 2012

'30 Rock' Recap: Dungeons, Dragons, Drunkards and Dennis

S6E12: After last week's mishap of an episode, I began to wonder if 30 Rock would ever fall back into the form of ...

Sat, March 17, 2012

'30 Rock' Recap: Dungeons, Dragons, Drunkards and Dennis

S6E12: After last week's mishap of an episode, I began to wonder if 30 Rock would ever fall back into the form of ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

'30 Rock' Recap: Dungeons, Dragons, Drunkards and Dennis

S6E12: After last week's mishap of an episode, I began to wonder if 30 Rock would ever fall back into the form of ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

Pop Evil to rock Wisconsin Valley Fair grandstand

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) – The Wisconsin Valley fair says the rock band Pop Evil will play the grandstand Saturday night.

The fair board had filled ...

Sun, March 11, 2012

'30 Rock' Recap: Liz vs. Kenneth, Jack vs. Chloe Moretz, Tracy vs. Hunger

S6E11: This week's 30 Rock is largely weak—the weakest entry yet in a season that has not, on the whole, been particularly ...

Sun, March 11, 2012

The Rock to star as Hercules

The former wrestler will tackle the lead role in director Brett Ratner's new project, based on the graphic novel Hercules: The Tracian War ...

Sat, March 10, 2012

'30 Rock' Recap: Liz vs. Kenneth, Jack vs. Chloe Moretz, Tracy vs. Hunger

S6E11: This week's 30 Rock is largely weak—the weakest entry yet in a season that has not, on the whole, been particularly ...

Sat, March 10, 2012

The Rock to star as Hercules

The former wrestler will tackle the lead role in director Brett Ratner's new project, based on the graphic novel Hercules: The Tracian War ...

Fri, March 09, 2012

'30 Rock' Recap: Liz vs. Kenneth, Jack vs. Chloe Moretz, Tracy vs. Hunger

S6E11: This week's 30 Rock is largely weak—the weakest entry yet in a season that has not, on the whole, been particularly ...

Fri, March 09, 2012

The Rock to star as Hercules

The former wrestler will tackle the lead role in director Brett Ratner's new project, based on the graphic novel Hercules: The Tracian War ...

Thu, March 08, 2012

The Rock's 'Journey 2' Gets a Sequel

Most people know Jules Verne as the guy who brought Doc Brown and Mary Steenburgen together in Back to the Future III, but he ...

Wed, March 07, 2012

The Rock's 'Journey 2' Gets a Sequel

Most people know Jules Verne as the guy who brought Doc Brown and Mary Steenburgen together in Back to the Future III, but he ...

Wed, March 07, 2012

Bridesmaids, 30 Rock and Modern Family lead Comedy Awards

Bridesmaids will compete for Best Comedy Film against Midnight in Paris, Horrible Bosses, The Artist and Crazy, Stupid, Love, while its stars Kristen Wiig ...

Mon, March 05, 2012

Far East Movement Set May 8 Release Date for New CD, LMFAO "Party Rock Remix" of New Single Coming

You've heard "Live My Life," the first single from Far East Movement 's new album Dirty Bass .  Now, the hip-hop collective has announced ...

Sun, March 04, 2012

'30 Rock' Recap: It's '30 Rock: SVU' (Dun Dunnn!)

S6E9: I think I'm going to begin starting my 30 Rock recaps as such: "This week, 30 Rock does a __________ parody!" You ...

Tue, February 28, 2012

Kid Rock Performs at Mitt Romney Rally in Michigan

Kid Rock performed Monday night at a rally for Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney in Royal Oak, Michigan. Appearing at the Royal Oak Music ...

Mon, February 27, 2012

Body of Schofield man found after Rock County car crash

EMERALD GROVE, Wis (WSAU)  The body of a Schofield man was found near the scene of a mini-van crash in Rock County. 36-year-old Lee ...

Sun, February 26, 2012

Best Original Song Oscar: A Look at the Pop & Rock Stars Who've Won It

At this Sunday's Academy Awards, because of new voting rules, only two compositions are nominated for the Best Original Song Oscar: "Man or ...

Tue, February 21, 2012

New LMFAO Video is Prequel to "Party Rock Anthem"

In the beginning of LMFAO's video for "Party Rock Anthem," the duo are seen emerging from comas, which we are told they slipped ...

Sat, February 18, 2012

Castle Rock Organic Farms recalling milk

OSSEO, WI (WTAQ) - If you bought whole milk carrying the brand name “Castle Rock Organic Farms” and dated February 29th, you should throw it ...

Thu, February 09, 2012

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson takes kids on new film "Journey"

By Iain Blair

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Eat your heart out, Madonna. When it comes to career reinvention, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson wins hands-down.

First ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Ke$ha Talks Body Paint, Rock 'n Roll and Dying an Icon

Ke$ha may be a chart-topping pop artist, but she says her true goal is to become...a legend.  Speaking to Glamour magazine, Ke ...

Tue, February 07, 2012

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson plans to enter politics

By Tim Kenneally

LOS ANGELES, Feb 7 (TheWrap.com) - Think that politics already resembles pro wrestling a little too much? Just wait until Dwayne ...

Mon, January 30, 2012

Solid Rock prevents Woods from flourishing in the desert

By Tony Jimenez

LONDON (Reuters) - A golfing fairytale came true when little-known Briton Robert Rock outplayed 14-times major winner Tiger Woods in a final ...

Sat, January 28, 2012

Rock is Abu Dhabi champion after Woods fades

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Britain's Robert Rock won his head-to-head duel with a ragged Tiger Woods to lift the Abu Dhabi Championship title on ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

Julie Delpy, Chris Rock talk "2 Days in New York"

By Christine Kearney

PARK CITY, Utah (Reuters) - Back in 2007, actress Julie Delpy brought to theaters a comical love story, "2 Days in Paris ...

Mon, January 23, 2012

Celtics crush ice-cold Magic

(Reuters) - The Boston Celtics forced the Orlando Magic into a franchise-worst offensive performance in 87-56 rout on Monday, despite the home team missing several ...

Fri, January 06, 2012

MUSIC: Can punk or rock push divas off the top?

By Mike Collett-White

LONDON (Reuters) - Never heard of Milk Music? That may be about to change after the unsigned punk rockers from Olympia, Washington ...

Fri, December 30, 2011

Search resumes Friday for man who fell into Rock River

JEFFERSON, WI (WTAQ) - A search continues Friday for a man who fell into the Rock River near Jefferson while trying to help a woman ...

Fri, December 23, 2011

Rock Co. DA: Cop did nothing wrong in fatal shooting of suspect

BELOIT, WI (WTAQ) - Rock County’s district attorney said a police officer did not do anything wrong when he shot and killed a man ...

Thu, December 15, 2011

Everyone accounted for after rock burst at Idaho mine

(Reuters) - Everyone is accounted for after a rock burst underground late Wednesday at the Lucky Friday, a mine owned by Hecla Mining Company in ...

Mon, November 21, 2011

Bob Seger never forgets his place in rock music

By Vernell Hackett

NASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - When baby boomers listen to Bob Seger's new release, "Ultimate Hits: Rock and Roll Never Forgets," they ...

Thu, November 17, 2011

UK sells bailed out bank Northern Rock to Virgin

By Myles Neligan

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has agreed to sell nationalized lender Northern Rock to Virgin Money, the banking arm of Richard Branson's ...

Wed, November 16, 2011

"Recall Walker" rock thrown through Madison cafe window

MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - Madison Police say they’re investigating a vandalism incident connected with the recall effort against Scott Walker. Officials said a rock ...

Tue, November 15, 2011

Streep Makes Margaret Thatcher a Rock Star in 'The Iron Lady' Trailer

Once I got past the disappointment that The Iron Lady was not actually a movie about Tony Stark's younger sister, I brought myself ...

Mon, November 14, 2011

The Rock Flexes His Pecs in 'Journey 2 the Mysterious Island' Trailer

2008's Journey to the Center of the Earth is a goofy roller coaster ride, an exercise in gimmicky 3D that painted a Lisa ...

Sun, November 13, 2011

The Rock Flexes His Pecs in 'Journey 2 the Mysterious Island' Trailer

2008's Journey to the Center of the Earth is a goofy roller coaster ride, an exercise in gimmicky 3D that painted a Lisa ...

Sat, November 12, 2011

The Rock Flexes His Pecs in 'Journey 2 the Mysterious Island' Trailer

2008's Journey to the Center of the Earth is a goofy roller coaster ride, an exercise in gimmicky 3D that painted a Lisa ...

Fri, November 11, 2011

The Rock Flexes His Pecs in 'Journey 2 the Mysterious Island' Trailer

2008's Journey to the Center of the Earth is a goofy roller coaster ride, an exercise in gimmicky 3D that painted a Lisa ...

Fri, November 11, 2011

Sandler wowed by neighbour's superstar rock gig

The funnyman was competing with the soundcheck for the low-key charity gig as he celebrated his daughter Sunny's third birthday at his Hollywood ...

Thu, November 10, 2011

Sandler wowed by neighbour's superstar rock gig

The funnyman was competing with the soundcheck for the low-key charity gig as he celebrated his daughter Sunny's third birthday at his Hollywood ...

Fri, November 04, 2011

'Underworld Awakening' Trailer: Vampires, Leather, Werewolves, Rock Music

During New York Comic Con, I caught the very first glimpse of the new, adrenaline-pumping trailer for Underworld Awakening, and now, it's online ...

Mon, October 31, 2011

Rock of Ages Sydney run postponed

The stage show, which has been turned into a new film starring Tom Cruise, was due to open in the Australian city on 11 ...

Mon, October 31, 2011

Depp and Richards rock out during impromptu premiere performance

The Hollywood star stunned fans earlier in the evening when he appeared unsteady on his feet and had to be helped along the red ...

Sun, October 30, 2011

Rock of Ages Sydney run postponed

The stage show, which has been turned into a new film starring Tom Cruise, was due to open in the Australian city on 11 ...

Sun, October 30, 2011

Depp and Richards rock out during impromptu premiere performance

The Hollywood star stunned fans earlier in the evening when he appeared unsteady on his feet and had to be helped along the red ...

Sat, October 29, 2011

Rock of Ages Sydney run postponed

The stage show, which has been turned into a new film starring Tom Cruise, was due to open in the Australian city on 11 ...

Sat, October 29, 2011

Depp and Richards rock out during impromptu premiere performance

The Hollywood star stunned fans earlier in the evening when he appeared unsteady on his feet and had to be helped along the red ...

Fri, October 28, 2011

Rock of Ages Sydney run postponed

The stage show, which has been turned into a new film starring Tom Cruise, was due to open in the Australian city on 11 ...

Thu, October 20, 2011

Henson & Ali land Black Girls Rock awards

Henson picked up the Star Power Award while Ali was named the Young, Gifted & Black Award recipient.

The New York City party, which was ...

Wed, October 19, 2011

Henson & Ali land Black Girls Rock awards

Henson picked up the Star Power Award while Ali was named the Young, Gifted & Black Award recipient.

The New York City party, which was ...

Wed, October 12, 2011

Rock City Club opens doors on Web for aspiring bands

By Martin Caballero

BOSTON (Reuters) - Attention musicians looking for a big break outside landing on "American Idol" or "The X-Factor": Rock City Club is ...

Fri, September 30, 2011

Afghans rock at first music festival in three decades

By Martin Petty

KABUL (Reuters) - Live rock returned to Afghanistan after three long decades on Saturday as young men and women cheered and leapt ...

Tue, September 27, 2011

Rock and Roll Hall unveils nominees for 2012

(Reuters) - Trailblazing women in rock such as Joan Jett and Heart's Wilson sisters, as well as iconic rappers the Beastie Boys were among ...

Wed, September 21, 2011

Arkansas' lost moon rock found in Clinton's gubernatorial files

By Suzi Parker

LITTLE ROCK, Ark (Reuters) - For years, Arkansas historians have searched for a valuable lunar rock from the Apollo 17 mission, one ...

Wed, September 21, 2011

R.E.M "call it a day" after 31 years, many hits

(Reuters) - R.E.M, once dubbed "America's Best Rock & Roll Band," said on Wednesday they had decided to "call it a day" after more than 30 years of generating hits and selling millions of records.

Key members of the band, whose hits include "The One I Love" and "Losing My Religion," addressed fans in a posting on their website, thanking them for their loyalty and saying they have astonished even themselves with their accomplishments.

"To our Fans and Friends: As R.E.M., and as lifelong friends and co-conspirators, we have decided to call it a day as a band.

"We walk away with a great sense of gratitude, of finality, and of astonishment at all we have accomplished. To anyone who ever felt touched by our music, our deepest thanks for listening," the band said in its posting.

R.E.M was originally comprised of singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bass player Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry, who suffered a brain aneurysm during the band's 1995 "Monster" tour and subsequently left the group.

But even without Berry, the band continued to make records and tour. Overall, R.E.M. have released 15 albums since breaking through the ranks of rock acts in the early 1980s when they became a sensation on the U.S. college circuit singing their hit "Radio Free Europe."

Their debut album, 1983's "Murmur," helped them build a cult following among America's youth, and they crossed over to mainstream success with 1987 hit single, "The One I Love" off the album "Document."

In December of 1987, Rolling Stone magazine put the band on its cover and dubbed it "America's Best Rock & Roll Band," and after that came years of successive hits.

"A wise man once said -- 'the skill in attending a party is knowing when it's time to leave.' We built something extraordinary together. We did this thing. And now we're going to walk away from it," Stipe said in the statement.

Bassist Mills said that while making "Collapse Into Now" and on their recent tour to support the album, the band mates began asking themselves what would come next. They felt that the songs from that record drew "a natural line" between their work as a group and their future as individual artists.

"We have always been a band in the truest sense of the word. Brothers who truly love, and respect, each other. We feel kind of like pioneers in this -- there's no disharmony here, no falling-outs, no lawyers squaring-off. We've made this decision together, amicably and with each other's best interests at heart. The time just feels right," Mills said.

(Reporting by Bob Tourtellotte; Editing by Jill Serjeant)

Fri, September 16, 2011

Pearl Jam opens up on 20 years of rock fame

By John McCrank

TORONTO (Reuters) - Cameron Crowe's documentary "Pearl Jam Twenty" takes viewers on a 20-year behind-the-scenes journey with a band that has ...

Sun, September 04, 2011

Body of missing man recovered in Rock River

ROCK COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - A Rock County dive team recovered the body of a missing man Friday night, about 45 minutes after he was ...

Fri, September 02, 2011

The Rock vs. Taylor Lautner as 'David & Goliath'?

So, Darren Aronofsky called dibs on Noah. Alex Proyas is doing Adam and Eve (and Satan! Don't forget Satan!) with Paradise Lost. The ...

Thu, September 01, 2011

The Rock vs. Taylor Lautner as 'David & Goliath'?

So, Darren Aronofsky called dibs on Noah. Alex Proyas is doing Adam and Eve (and Satan! Don't forget Satan!) with Paradise Lost. The ...

Wed, August 31, 2011

Oscar De La Hoya says recently hit "rock bottom"

By Alex Dobuzinskis

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former boxing champ and Olympic gold medalist Oscar De La Hoya says he is battling addictions to cocaine ...

Tue, August 30, 2011

Tracy Morgan's Offensive Comments Might Inspire '30 Rock' Stories

Ever since he became a self-satirizing cartoon character at the inception of the wonder that is 30 Rock, many of us have developed an ...

Mon, August 29, 2011

Tracy Morgan's Offensive Comments Might Inspire '30 Rock' Stories

Ever since he became a self-satirizing cartoon character at the inception of the wonder that is 30 Rock, many of us have developed an ...

Sun, August 28, 2011

Tracy Morgan's Offensive Comments Might Inspire '30 Rock' Stories

Ever since he became a self-satirizing cartoon character at the inception of the wonder that is 30 Rock, many of us have developed an ...

Sat, August 27, 2011

Tracy Morgan's Offensive Comments Might Inspire '30 Rock' Stories

Ever since he became a self-satirizing cartoon character at the inception of the wonder that is 30 Rock, many of us have developed an ...

Thu, August 11, 2011

Judge rules bus line wrong to deny atheist ads

By Suzi Parker

LITTLE ROCK, Ark (Reuters) - A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the free speech of a coalition of atheists had been ...

Thu, August 11, 2011

Gaddafi vows fight as world backs new leaders

By Samia Nakhoul and Mohammed Abbas

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Muammar Gaddafi urged his supporters from hiding to fight on as Libya's new interim rulers ...

Thu, August 11, 2011

Alec Baldwin May Run For Mayor After '30 Rock' Is Over

While celebrities have teased the country with their potential aspirations in the political arena -- Kelsey Grammar, Donald Trump, the list goes on -- it looks ...

Thu, August 11, 2011

'Jersey Shore's' The Situation To Be Like Leonardo DiCaprio and The Rock

Mike Sorrentino wants to be more than just the godfather of reality television, he wants to hit A-list celeb status. Mike -- also known as ...

Mon, August 08, 2011

McEnroe joins Kid Rock for karaoke party

Rock took the stage with Rage Against the Machine star Tim Commerford at Malibu's Cafe Habana and entertained the crowd by belting out ...

Sun, August 07, 2011

McEnroe joins Kid Rock for karaoke party

Rock took the stage with Rage Against the Machine star Tim Commerford at Malibu's Cafe Habana and entertained the crowd by belting out ...

Sat, August 06, 2011

McEnroe joins Kid Rock for karaoke party

Rock took the stage with Rage Against the Machine star Tim Commerford at Malibu's Cafe Habana and entertained the crowd by belting out ...

Thu, August 04, 2011

Lorne Michaels Says '30 Rock' Will Continue After Alec Baldwin Leaves

Today is just filled with news about the possibility of hyperextending television series. I just finished reporting on one of my favorite shows that ...

Wed, August 03, 2011

Lorne Michaels Says '30 Rock' Will Continue After Alec Baldwin Leaves

Today is just filled with news about the possibility of hyperextending television series. I just finished reporting on one of my favorite shows that ...

Mon, August 01, 2011

Man swimming in Rock Co. finds pipe bomb

JANESVILLE, WI (WTAQ) - Authorities want to know who left a pipe bomb on a Rock County beach.

A man says he was swimming just ...

Fri, July 29, 2011

Statue for rock and roll's Chuck Berry erected in St. Louis

By Bruce Olson

ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry, spry and smiling at 84 years old, gave a wave of approval ...

Fri, July 29, 2011

Pampered pooches may pop Valium to cope with N.Y. rock festival

By Ray Sanchez

NEW YORK (Reuters) - When rock and roll fans flock to an outdoor music festival in upscale East Hampton next month, the ...

Tue, July 26, 2011

Dan Peek, co-founder of rock band America, dies at 60

By Mary Slosson

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Dan Peek, a co-founder and musician for the folk rock band America, famous for the No. 1 hit ...

Tue, July 26, 2011

Rock documentaries shake up Toronto film festival

By Julie Gordon

TORONTO (Reuters) - Irish rockers U2 and American grunge band Pearl Jam will have the Toronto International Film Festival rocking this year ...

Wed, July 20, 2011

Archive immortalizes East German Punk rock scene

By Kalina Oroschakoff

BERLIN (Reuters) - A punk rock pioneer of former communist East Germany (GDR) has opened the world's first archive about the ...

Tue, July 19, 2011

Japan's World Cup winners get rock star treatment on return

By Alastair Himmer

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan gave its women's soccer team the rock star treatment on Tuesday on their return from an astonishing ...

Mon, July 18, 2011

Cheap Trick escape as Ottawa rock stage collapses

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Veteran U.S. band Cheap Trick escaped unharmed when a storm blew down much of the stage they were performing on at ...

Sat, July 16, 2011

Rays rock Red Sox with Zobrist grand slam

ST. PETERSBURG (Reuters) - Ben Zobrist slugged a grand slam homer in the second inning to launch the Tampa Bay Rays to a 9-6 victory ...

Tue, July 05, 2011

Pincus joins Web's rock stars with Zynga IPO

By Liana B. Baker

MONTREAL (Reuters) - Serial entrepreneur, dog lover, social networking czar and Zynga Inc founder Mark Pincus on Friday took a big ...

Sun, July 03, 2011

Blue Jays rock Lee to claim comeback win

By Steve Keating

TORONTO (Reuters) - Eric Thames and Jose Bautista slammed back-to-back homers and Edwin Encarnacion added a two-run blast as the Toronto Blue ...

Fri, June 24, 2011

Explosions rock Myanmar's capital, two other towns

By Aung Hla Tun

YANGON (Reuters) - Four explosions rocked Myanmar's capital, Naypyitaw, and two other towns on Friday, residents said, adding several people ...

Tue, June 21, 2011

Rock guitarist Leslie West's lower leg amputated

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rock guitarist Leslie West, who rose to fame in the '70s power trio Mountain, has had his lower right leg amputated ...

Fri, June 17, 2011

Solid start by jet-lagged Rock on an unknown Open course

By Mark Lamport-Stokes

BETHESDA, Maryland (Reuters) - Jet-lagged and fatigued after a nightmare build-up to this week's U.S. Open, Britain's Robert Rock ...

Wed, June 15, 2011

Robert Rock en route to U.S. Open after resolving visa problem

By Mark Lamport-Stokes

BETHESDA, Maryland (Reuters) - Robert Rock's desperate bid to make his U.S. Open debut this week at Congressional Country Club ...

Tue, June 14, 2011

Rock not so solid for U.S. Open due to visa problems

By Mark Lamport-Stokes

BETHESDA, Maryland (Reuters) - Robert Rock's preparations for this week's U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club have been hampered ...

Sun, June 12, 2011

Hot putter helps Rock break European Tour duck

By Norman Dabell

TURIN, Italy (Reuters) - Britain's Robert Rock credited improved putting after reading tips from a coaching manual as he ended a ...

Fri, June 10, 2011

Italian Open leader is solid as a Rock

By Norman Dabell

TURIN, Italy (Reuters) - Britain's Robert Rock is well placed to record his first European Tour win at the Italian Open ...

Fri, June 10, 2011

Boston Red Sox in seventh heaven to sweep NY Yankees

By Larry Fine

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Boston Red Sox exploded for seven runs in the seventh inning to complete a three-game sweep of ...

Sat, May 28, 2011

Police arrest Arizona's suspected "Rock Burglar"

By David Schwartz

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Police arrested a suspect as Arizona's notorious "Rock Burglar" on Friday after a 17-year crime spree that netted ...

Sun, May 22, 2011

Mother, 2 sons killed in Rock Co. crash

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Saturday, a Janesville woman and her two young sons were killed in a crash in Rock County when her husband ...

Wed, May 18, 2011

Baldwin back for Rock of Ages

The actor urged producers to find a replacement to portray Los Angeles nightclub boss Dennis Dupree in the film, because a mystery illness left ...

Fri, May 13, 2011

Alec Baldwin rejoins 'Rock of Ages'

By Borys Kit

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Alec Baldwin has been lured back into "Rock of Ages," New Line's all-star adaptation of the ...

Fri, May 13, 2011

McDowell on the way back from 'rock bottom

By Simon Evans

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Ending a poor run of form, Britain's Graeme McDowell is back in contention at this ...

Fri, May 13, 2011

No more Rock for Baldwin

No reason has been given for his departure, but it comes following a long line of big-name sign ups for the project, including Tom ...

Tue, May 10, 2011

Alec Baldwin drops out of "Rock of Ages"

By Borys Kit

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The high-profile cast of "Rock of Ages" is down one star. Alec Baldwin has fallen out of ...

Mon, May 09, 2011

'30 Rock' Season Finale Recap: Respawn

S5E23: I'm sorry to say that 30 Rock did not end its season on a high note. It wasn't really low either ...

Fri, May 06, 2011

Akerman to romance Cruise in Rock of Ages

The Watchmen star will play the reporter role both Anne Hathaway and Amy Adams were allegedly offered in the movie adaptation of the hit ...

Mon, May 02, 2011

Hard Rock memorabilia exhibiiton to tour U.S

By Barbara Liston

ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - An over-stuffed garment rack in a warehouse on the outskirts of Orlando holds some of the world's ...

Sun, May 01, 2011

Bryan Cranston to play mayor in "Rock of Ages"

By Gregg Kilday

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Bryan Cranston is the latest addition to the cast of the rock musical "Rock of Ages."

Director ...

Wed, April 27, 2011

Punk Rock Veteran Poly Styrene Dies At Age 53

(Reuters) - British punk pioneer Poly Styrene has died aged 53 after suffering from cancer, her website said on Tuesday.

"We can confirm that the ...

Mon, April 25, 2011

How rock music is saving books

By Shirley Halperin

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - From Keith Richards' assertion that he really did snort his father's ashes to Sammy Hagar's ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

Miami Beach brings rock'n'roll to polo

By Simon Evans

MIAMI (Reuters) - Think of polo and the words elitist, snobby and even royal might spring to mind, but when the old ...

Mon, April 18, 2011

Costa Rica rock hunt goes far below Pacific Ocean

By Alex Leff

PUNTARENAS, Costa Rica (Reuters) - Scientists set off from Costa Rica on Sunday to drill a hole deep under the sea and ...

Sun, April 10, 2011

Baldwin clarifies comments about 30 Rock future

Baldwin let the news slip at a fundraising event in New York on Tuesday (05Apr11), when he claimed series co-creator, writer and star Tina ...

Fri, April 08, 2011

Maroulis was too old to play Rock of Ages film hero

The director passed over Constantine Maroulis, who originated the role of Drew Boley on Broadway - because, at 25, he's too old.

Shankman tells ...

Fri, April 08, 2011

Taylor Swift Teaches The Rock To Leap: Late Last Night

NBC's description of this video is pretty much the best thing ever: ""Taylor Swift talks about cutting hair, shopping at Target and teaches ...

Fri, April 08, 2011

The Rock plans first fight in seven years

Johnson shot to fame as a professional wrestler but has turned his attentions to carving out a career in Hollywood in recent years with ...

Fri, April 08, 2011

Baldwin announces the end of 30 Rock

Baldwin made the announcement at a Tuesday night (05Apr11) fundraising event in New York, explaining series co-creator, writer and star Fey wants to concentrate ...

Fri, April 08, 2011

Rock Co. Boy Dies in Farm Accident

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - A three-year-old boy has died after he was run over by his father’s farm tractor near Orfordville in Rock ...

Thu, April 07, 2011

Alec Baldwin wants "five more seasons" of 30 Rock

By Lindsay Powers

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Alec Baldwin doesn't think "30 Rock" will end after the sixth season after all.

A day ...

Wed, April 06, 2011

Stray rock to blame for Sen. Kapanke's car

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - State Capitol Police now say it was a stray rock – and not a vandal – that broke the windshield on Senate Republican ...

Tue, April 05, 2011

Killer rock star gets Canadian stage gig

By Etan Vlessing

TORONTO (Hollywood Reporter) - Former French rock star Bertrand Cantat has landed a controversial live theater gig in Montreal after serving four ...

Thu, March 31, 2011

Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow touring together

By Gary Graff

DETROIT (Billboard) - Kid Rock is taking Sheryl Crow -- his duet partner on the 2002 hit "Picture" -- on the road this summer ...

Wed, March 30, 2011

Hanks to make cameo on 30 Rock

The Forrest Gump actor has signed up to appear in the Tina Fey series, telling fans on Twitter.com, ""I'm on 30 Rock ...

Wed, March 30, 2011

Brand's Rock of Ages role depends on Perry schedule

The British funnyman was recently rumoured to be joining Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin and Mary J. Blige in the movie adaptation of the hit ...

Wed, March 23, 2011

The Rock in talks for "Snitch" action thriller

By Borys Kit

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is in negotiations to star in "Snitch," an action thriller that Ric Roman ...

Tue, March 22, 2011

British rock stars to play Japan benefit concert

LONDON (Reuters) - British rock stars including Richard Ashcroft, Paul Weller and Liam Gallagher of Oasis fame will play a charity gig next month to ...

Thu, March 17, 2011

Alec Baldwin Drops 'MIB 3'; Still Pumped For 'Rock Of Ages'

Looks like the troubled production of Men in Black III has suffered another setback: Alec Baldwin has dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. And ...

Tue, March 15, 2011

Hard rock band The Darkness back after 5 year break

LONDON (Reuters) - British hard rock band The Darkness is reforming after a five-year break to perform at the Download festival on June 10 as ...

Tue, March 15, 2011

Open auditions set for Rock of Ages role

The big screen adaptation of the Broadway show already boasts a star-studded cast, including Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin and Mary J. Blige, and Shankman ...

Tue, March 15, 2011

Rock Hall inducts Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper

By Christine Kearney and Chris Michaud

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer and songwriter Neil Diamond was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ...

Wed, March 09, 2011

A Minute With: Jeff Beck revisits rock's glory days

By Dean Goodman

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jeff Beck is partying like it's 1959.

The British guitar icon, fresh from his three Grammy wins ...

Wed, March 09, 2011

Rock heading to Broadway

The comedian will play a drug counsellor in Stephen Adly Guirgis' controversial new play The Motherf**ker With the Hat, which is set to ...

Wed, March 09, 2011

'Rock Of Ages' Grabs Alec Baldwin

Over the past decade Alec Baldwin has made two types of movies: really, really good ones (The Departed, The Aviator) and really, really bad ...

Mon, March 07, 2011

Hough in final talks to join Cruise in Rock of Ages

The country singer and former Dancing with the Stars champion is in final negotiations to star as Sherrie in the film.

Cruise will play ...

Mon, March 07, 2011

"'Dancing With the Stars' Julianne Hough Joins 'Rock of Ages' Adaptation

Mon, March 07, 2011

Bill Clinton Turned Down '30 Rock' Cameo

Love him or hate him, there's no doubt that Bill Clinton was one charming dude as our 42nd President. So charming, that now ...

Mon, March 07, 2011

Clinton turns down 30 Rock cameo

The funnywoman reportedly wrote to Clinton's representative Doug Band asking if the ex-politician would consider joining the cast of the hit TV show ...

Mon, February 28, 2011

'30 Rock' Recap: TGS Hates Women

S5E16: Oh how the mighty have fallen. Okay, that's overly dramatic, but after such fantastic episodes for the past few weeks, can you ...

Wed, February 23, 2011

Anthony "ready to rock" in New York homecoming

By Larry Fine

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony, decked out in his New York Knicks orange and blue warm-up suit carrying the lucky number ...

Mon, February 21, 2011

Cruise set for Rock of Ages

The Mission: Impossible star will play Stacee Jaxx in the film, and belt out Bon Jovi's Wanted Dead or Alive.

Matt Weaver, who ...

Mon, February 21, 2011

Love 'saved' Rock from fight with Law

Rock famously poked fun at the Sherlock Holmes star during the ceremony six years ago by joking he was in ""every movie"" at the ...

Fri, February 18, 2011

Devils rock Rangers for sixth straight win

NEWARK (Reuters) - Swedish goalie Johan Hedberg helped the red-hot New Jersey Devils post their sixth successive victory with a 1-0 shutout of the New ...

Thu, February 17, 2011

The Rock back in the ring

Johnson shot to fame as a professional wrestler but has turned his attentions to carving out a career in Hollywood in recent years with ...

Thu, February 17, 2011

Aaron Sorkin To Cameo On '30 Rock'

So Aaron Sorkin is set to play himself on 30 Rock. This is excellent. 30 Rock doesn't shy away from making fun of ...

Wed, February 16, 2011

Rajaratnam lawyers ready to "rock" for March trial

By Grant McCool

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The defense team for accused Galleon hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam is ready to "rock" for his criminal ...

Mon, February 14, 2011

Osbourne's Rock of Love feud hits court

Megan Hauserman is suing the rock matriarch over allegations she assaulted her during a recording of U.S. TV series Rock Of Love: Charm ...

Sun, February 06, 2011

Home destroyed by fire in Rock Falls

ROCK FALLS, Wis (WSAU) A home was destroyed by fire Friday night in Rock Falls.

There was one person at home when the fire ...

Wed, February 02, 2011

Rock duo The White Stripes announce break up

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Grammy-winning rock duo The White Stripes announced their break up on Wednesday, citing "a myriad of reasons" they did not disclose ...

Mon, January 31, 2011

'30 Rock' Recap: Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning

S5E12: The contrast between last week's 30 Rock and this week's episode is ridiculous. Last episode, we enjoyed our comfortable, cute little ...

Thu, January 27, 2011

Buzzdeck could tell if you're gonna be a rock star

By Matt Cowan

LONDON (Reuters) - For a virtually unknown 16-year-old British ukulele player and singer, Misty Miller already boasts an impressive international following.

"The ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

Djokovic out to rock Federer from the offensive

By Nick Mulvenney

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic is seeking a fast start when he takes on defending champion Roger Federer on Thursday with a ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

Goldberg co-producing 'provocative' rock musical

The Sister Act star has joined co-producers Holly Way, Jay Strommen and Tom Leonardis to take White Noise to the stage in Chicago, Illinois ...

Mon, January 24, 2011

Russell Brand Lands A Role In 'Rock Of Ages?'

It looks like Russell Brand could land one of the leads opposite Alec Baldwin and Tom Cruise in the big screen adaptation of Rock ...

Mon, January 24, 2011

Sneak Peak at Tonight's '30 Rock' and 'Parks and Rec'

Okay, I understand if a few hours is too long to wait until THE RETURN of Parks and Recreation and 30 Rock (as well ...

Mon, January 24, 2011

'30 Rock' Recap: Mrs. Donaghy

S5:E11 Sometimes we don't get a riotous 30 Rock. Often, episodes just treat us to the comfort of a good old NBC-bashing ...

Thu, January 20, 2011

Mirren saved Brighton Rock

The An Education star was initially cast as the young female lead, Rose, in the picture, but dropped out to concentrate on Wall Street ...

Fri, January 14, 2011

James Gandolfini is rock solid in "Down the Shore"

By Michael Rechstshaffen

PALM SPRINGS, California (Hollywood Reporter) - The setting may be the Jersey Shore, but you won't find any sign of Snooki ...

Thu, January 13, 2011

Seth Rogen Is Not In 'Rock Of Ages'

Last week, when I interviewed The Green Hornet's Seth Rogen about his new superhero flick I managed to get a few updates on ...

Mon, January 10, 2011

The Rock & Triple H sued over 11-year-old wrestling incident

Ronald Basham claims he was hurt when the men ran into the crowd at a WWE spectacular and knocked a female fan into his ...

Sun, January 02, 2011

Rock great Chuck Berry falls ill at New Year's show

By Eric Johnson

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Rock 'n' roll great Chuck Berry was feeling fine and headed back to his hometown of St. Louis, associates ...

Mon, December 27, 2010

Hunting accident in Rock County

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WSAU) - The Rock County Sheriff's office reports a 30-year-old man from Beloit has died in an apparent hunting accident.

The ...

Thu, December 23, 2010

Viacom sells developer of Rock Band video games

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Viacom Inc has sold Harmonix Music Systems, the developer behind the Rock Band franchise, to the investment firm Columbus Nova and ...

Fri, December 17, 2010

Paltrow considering Rock of Ages role

The show, which features songs from artists including Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister and Poison, is set for a cinematic make-over with Tom Cruise in ...

Wed, December 15, 2010

Neil Diamond to join Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. singer-songwriter Neil Diamond will enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year, he announced on his website.

"Any ...

Mon, December 13, 2010

'30 Rock' Recap: Christmas Attack Zone

S5: E10 Whereas its Thursday night buddy, Community, manages to tread that line between heartwarming moments and zany comedy, 30 Rock continues to succeed ...

Mon, December 13, 2010

30 Rock scores trio of nods for Writers Guild Awards

The sitcom will compete with Modern Family, Glee, Nurse Jackie and The Office for the best comedy series title, while 30 Rock has landed ...

Fri, December 10, 2010

Naked Rock to serve Hargitay breakfast in bed

The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star was among the guests attending the Children's Defense Fund benefit in New York City on Monday ...

Thu, December 09, 2010

CW Develops New 'Glee'-Inspired Rock Drama

It's a tale as old as time; one network takes a chance on a risky show, that show becomes a mega-hit, mega-hit propels ...

Wed, November 17, 2010

Kid Rock announces tour dates, Thanksgiving show

By Gary Graff

DETROIT (Billboard)- Kid Rock has unveiled his initial live performance plans to promote his new album, "Born Free." It includes a ...

Thu, November 11, 2010

Viacom to sell Rock Band

By Jennifer Saba

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Viacom plans to rid itself of Harmonix, the video game developer behind the Rock Band franchise, ending a ...

Tue, November 09, 2010

AFM: Cassavetes' 'Yellow' to Shoot Again in December; Chris Rock Spends '2 Days in NY'

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Sat, October 30, 2010

Tom Cruise May Join 'Rock of Ages' Movie

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Sat, October 30, 2010

Cruise to rock in movie musical?

Bosses at New Line Cinema are in negotiations with the Top Gun star about a bartender part in the much-anticipated film, which will reportedly ...

Mon, October 18, 2010

'30 Rock' Recap: Live Show

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Fri, October 15, 2010

Fey's nerves over live 30 Rock

The hit show is being broadcast live on Thursday (14Oct10) - once for East Coast viewers and again a few hours later for West Coast ...

Tue, October 12, 2010

"30 Rock" cast preps for thrill of live TV episode

By Lynn Adler

NEW YORK (Reuters) - TV industry spoof "30 Rock" is going out live for the first time this week, and the improv-happy ...

Sun, October 10, 2010

'30 Rock' Recap: Diversity

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Sun, October 10, 2010

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Tyler Perry Land Project Together

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Thu, October 07, 2010

Rock and Silverman mourn Giraldo at funeral

Giraldo passed away last week (29Sep10), five days after he was admitted to hospital following an accidental drug overdose.

A memorial stand-up show was ...

Wed, October 06, 2010

Rock rants for charity auction

The funnyman was taking part in The Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert in New York to help raise money for an ...

Thu, September 30, 2010

Ifans used rock to recover from Miller rejection

The Notting Hill star was devastated when Miller ended their year-long relationship in 2008, and he returned to his native Wales to recover.

And ...

Tue, September 28, 2010

Bon Jovi and Beastie Boys make list for rock Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Alice Cooper, Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi and Neil Diamond were among the 15 acts nominated on Tuesday for induction into the ...

Mon, September 27, 2010

'30 Rock' Season Premiere Recap

S5: E1 Liz Lemonites can rejoice, she's back and she's snagged herself a hottie. (Seriously though, she needs to shut up about ...

Wed, September 15, 2010

Matt Damon to reprise his role on TV's "30 Rock"

By Zorianna Kit

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Matt Damon, Queen Latifah, Paul Giamatti and Rob Reiner will be making guest star appearances on the upcoming ...

Tue, September 14, 2010

Jay-Z, Eminem and all their friends rock New York

By Mick Stingley

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Jay-Z and Eminem kicked off the first concert at the new Yankee Stadium on Monday with a ...

Fri, September 10, 2010

WATCH: Rock The Felt Kicks off Tonight, The Guess Who Drummer in Studio

(Gibson, MI - WHTC News) - A three-day “Rock the Felt” music festival to benefit the renovation of the Felt Mansion in Laketown Township begins this ...

Mon, August 30, 2010

Authorities Investigate Rock Co. Boy's Death

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Rock County authorities are investigating the death of an 8-year-old Brodhead boy in an off-road vehicle crash.

Sheriff’s deputies ...

Mon, August 30, 2010

"30 Rock" crushed at Emmys

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Like the struggling NBC network it satirizes, "30 Rock" foundered at the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, a year after winning ...

Fri, August 27, 2010

Slash To Rock The Third Annual Sunset Strip Festival

Los Angeles' fabled Sunset Strip is welcoming big names through tomorrow, including guitar star Slash.  Variety.com reports that Sunset Boulevard -- known for its ...

Wed, August 11, 2010

Rock band Weezer honors "Lost" star on new album

By Dean Goodman

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Lost" may have just ended its six-season run, but one of the TV show's stars is now ...

Mon, August 09, 2010

Jack Black reteams with "School of Rock" director

By Borys Kit

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Jack Black is reteaming with "School of Rock" director Richard Linklater for the dark comedy "Bernie."

Shirley ...

Fri, August 06, 2010

Six People Rescued From Rock River

BELOIT, Wis. (WTAQ) - Three men rescued 6 people from the swift currents of the Rock River near Beloit.

Authorities said they were swept from ...

Thu, August 05, 2010

Rock band Weezer signs to Epitaph

By Jason Lipshutz

NEW YORK (Billboard) - After spending 16 years on Geffen Records, Weezer has gone the indie route and signed to Epitaph Records ...

Fri, July 30, 2010

Teen stars align for "Camp Rock 2" soundtrack

By Jason Lipshutz

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Before Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers once again invade tween TVs with "Camp Rock 2: The Final ...

Sun, July 25, 2010

Today In Rock History

July 25, 2010

On This Day:

In 1966
Brian Jones played his last concert with the Rolling Stones.

In 1969
Neil Young performed with ...

Fri, July 23, 2010

Folk-rock duo takes its Warhol soundtrack on tour

By Evie Nagy

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Between 1964 and 1966, Andy Warhol created nearly 500 "screen tests" -- short, silent, filmed portraits of the famous ...

Sun, July 18, 2010

Rock Co. School District Finding Creative Ways to Replace Fixtures

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - After voters recently turned down a referendum to make building improvements, a Rock County school district is finding creative ways ...

Fri, June 25, 2010

Rock Co. Officials Post "Slow No Wake" Notices Near 2 Towns

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - High waters have Rock County officials posting “slow no wake” notices near 2 towns. Concerns over shoreline erosion and future ...

Tue, June 22, 2010

Rock Co. Sheriff: "Speed Trailer" Needs Repairs

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Rock County Sheriff's "speed trailer" is in need of repairs.

Captain Jude Maurer says that's after an ...

Sat, June 19, 2010

Defeat fails to rock solid German World Cup morale

By Agnieszka Flak

PORT ELIZABETH (Reuters) - Aside from a few grumbles about some questionable refereeing, Germany are taking their surprise World Cup defeat by ...

Tue, June 15, 2010

Yankees rock Halladay to beat Phillies

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees smashed three home runs and drove ace pitcher Roy Halladay out of the game to beat the ...

Fri, June 11, 2010

Young Germans out to rock ageing Aussies

By Nick Mulvenney

DURBAN (Reuters) - The great weight of German expectation will slam headlong into a wall of Australian defensive grit and muscle when ...

Fri, June 11, 2010

Russell Brand plays rock star onscreen and on disc

By Cortney Harding

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Infant Sorrow seems to have it all: a charismatic, good-looking frontman; several talented and well-known musicians; an extensive ...

Thu, June 10, 2010

Thousands rock Soweto at World Cup concert

By Serena Chaudhry and Agnieszka Flak

SOWETO, South Africa (Reuters) - Thousands of people rocked Orlando Stadium in South Africa's biggest township on Thursday ...

Mon, June 07, 2010

"30 Rock" producer keeps laughs flowing

By Jeff Miller

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Robert Carlock remembers the precise moment he knew he could make people laugh.

He was 8 and ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

Rock Co. Man Charged With Child Porn, $100K Bond Set

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - A Rock County man has been charged with 5 counts of possessing child pornography, after he was caught videotaping kids ...

Tue, June 01, 2010

Rock Co. Man Faces Child Porn Charges

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - A southern Wisconsin man is due in court Tuesday afternoon, after authorities caught him videotaping children at a nude beach ...

Fri, May 28, 2010

Glam rock alive and well with Semi Precious Weapons

By Jason Lipshutz

NEW YORK (Billboard) - In 2006, Semi Precious Weapons played a handful of small New York shows with an upstart singer named ...

Fri, May 28, 2010

Rock Co. Courthouse Open After Bomb Threat

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Rock County Courthouse in Janesville is open again, after a bomb threat closed the building Friday morning. Officials said the ...

Wed, May 26, 2010

Rock band System of a Down defeats royalties suit

By Eriq Gardner

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Los Angeles rock band System of a Down has won a legal battle over authorship of its ...

Wed, May 19, 2010

Ghana's rock Mensah must overcome back problem

ACCRA (Reuters) - John Mensah's towering presence and impenetrable defending have led to the Ghana center back being nicknamed "Rock of Gibraltar."

Although there ...

Wed, May 12, 2010

Rock band Godsmack, rapper Eminem lead U.S. charts

By Keith Caulfield

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Hard rock band Godsmack notched its third consecutive No. 1 on the U.S. pop album chart Wednesday ...

Mon, May 10, 2010

Rock Co. Residents Report Bright Lights in Sky

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Could it be another meteorite? 3 people called authorities about 4:10 a.m. Monday to report bright-colored lights in ...

Mon, April 26, 2010

Two dead in Rock County condo

EDGERTON, Wis (WSAU) Two people were killed in their Rock County condominium after they left their car running in an attached garage – and carbon ...

Sun, April 25, 2010

Phone tapping row likely to rock India parliament

By Krittivas Mukherjee

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A row over charges government agencies secretly tapped telephones of senior politicians is likely to paralyze India's ...

Sun, April 18, 2010

Jay-Z -- and even Beyonce -- rock Coachella fest

By Darryl Morden

INDIO, California (Hollywood Reporter) - After a slow start owing to traffic backups and a massive tangle at a two-fold ticket and ...

Fri, April 16, 2010

Chris Rock sets comic sights on devilish credit

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - His new movie opened in theaters on Friday, but already comedian Chris Rock has set his sight on a new film ...

Thu, April 15, 2010

Volcanic ash relentless as tremors rock Iceland

By Omar Valdimarsson

REYKJAVIK (Reuters) - Powerful tremors from an Icelandic volcano that has been a menace for travelers across Europe shook the countryside on ...

Tue, March 23, 2010

Hard Rock plans boutique Atlantic City casino

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hard Rock International, famous for its rock and roll-themed cafes, said on Tuesday it has allied with private equity firm Och-Ziff ...

Wed, March 17, 2010

We're gonna rock around Westminster tonight

LONDON (Reuters) - Politicians are usually reviled in rock songs. But four British members of parliament (MPs) from opposing parties have come together in a ...

Mon, March 15, 2010

Abba, Genesis inducted into rock's Hall of Fame

By Christine Kearney and Ellen Wulfhorst

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pop band Abba was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday ...

Wed, March 10, 2010

Northern Rock shrinks losses, arrears rise

By Clara Ferreira-Marques

LONDON (Reuters) - State-owned Northern Rock shrank its losses in 2009, helped by a lower bad debt charge in the second half ...

Thu, March 04, 2010

Teens Busted For Drug OD Death Of Rock Co. Boy

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - 2 teens have been arrested for the drug overdose death of a 13-year-old Rock County boy. Authorities said a 14-year-old ...

Mon, March 01, 2010

David Bowie's new makeover: Rock 'n' roll recluse

By Dean Goodman

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - David Bowie is spending his Golden Years in anonymity.

The 63-year-old rock icon last released a new album ...

Tue, February 16, 2010

Celtic punk rock inspires Wescott heroics

By Kevin Fylan

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - America's double Olympic champion Seth Wescott found inspiration for his epic snowboard cross comeback listening to a Boston ...

Mon, February 15, 2010

Homer and Marge rock the house, U.S. team say

By Jeffrey Jones

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - Homer and Marge Simpson's foray into Olympic curling was good enough to win accolades from their U.S ...

Mon, January 25, 2010

Stewart, Fanning rock movie fans in "Runaways"

By Bob Tourtellotte

PARK CITY, Utah (Reuters) - They gained movie stardom playing wholesome young girls, but when fans see Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart ...

Mon, January 25, 2010

At least 36 dead as car bombs rock Baghdad hotels

By Haider Kadhim

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Three large car bombs rocked well-known Baghdad hotels on Monday, killing at least 36 people and ending a 1-1 ...

Thu, January 14, 2010

Investor Ross possibly interested in teaming on Northern Rock

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross on Thursday said he was "quite possibly" interested in teaming up with Richard Branson's Virgin Money ...

Wed, January 13, 2010

Rock Co. Sheriff's Looking For Officer Impersonator

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (Midwest Communications) - Rock County sheriff’s deputies are looking for someone who impersonated a police officer and stopped another vehicle early ...

Tue, December 22, 2009

Curlers rock and roll with "Hurry Hard" condoms

By Steve Keating

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - While curling's rock and roll lifestyle has more to do with on-ice strategy than partying, U ...

Tue, December 15, 2009

ABBA, Stooges to join Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame gave a big "Thank You For The Music" to ABBA on Tuesday, announcing that ...

Tue, December 08, 2009

Car bombs rock Iraqi capital, 112 killed

By Suadad al-Salhy

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Car bombs killed at least 112 people in the heart of the Iraqi capital Tuesday, striking government buildings despite ...

Mon, December 07, 2009

Deputies defuse armed standoff in Rock Falls

TOWN OF ROCK FALLS, Wis. (WSAU) – An armed standoff ended peacefully in the town of Rock Falls Saturday night.

The Lincoln County sheriff’s ...

Fri, December 04, 2009

NYC Rock & Roll Hall of Fame annex to close

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Just one year after opening, the New York City annex to Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will close its ...

Tue, November 24, 2009

Rock-star wife details drug mayhem in new book

By Dean Goodman

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It could have been a great rock 'n' roll love story.

Sixteen-year-old model meets penniless future rock star ...

Mon, November 23, 2009

Rolling Stone Italy names Berlusconi 2009 rock star

ROME (Reuters) - The Italian edition of Rolling Stone has named Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi its "rock star of the year," paying tribute to his ...

Mon, November 09, 2009

Lil Wayne's rock album rolling out next month

By Crystal Bell

NEW YORK (Billboard) - After much delay, rapper Lil Wayne's rock-inspired album, "Rebirth," is now slated for a December 15 release ...

Mon, November 02, 2009

"30 Rock" scores zero rating in German debut