Multi-platinum Grammy-nominated rock sensation Papa Roach has been scorching stages across the globe in support of their new release and fifth studio album Metamorphosis, which debuted at #8 on the Billboard Album Chart. Rolling Stone calls the album "hard-riffing and accessible" and Billboard lauds it as "polished and wide-ranging." The band, which is Jacoby Shaddix (vocals), Tobin Esperance (bass), Jerry Horton (guitar) and Tony Palermo (drums), is fresh off a European run of sold out headlining more...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Steve Martin has packed so much into his 63 years that it almost seems easier to mention what he hasn't done instead of what he has.

A comedian, actor, playwright, author, musician, art collector, juggler and magician, Martin's latest feat is "The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo," his first full album of music. The disc is no joke. Martin wrote or co-wrote all 15 tracks, only one of which is overtly comedic.

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Papa Roach will release their forthcoming fifth studio album, Metamorphosis on March 24th through DGC/Interscope Records. Co-Produced by Jay Baumgardner and Papa Roach with additional co-production by James Michael on six of the tracks, the new album conjures a vicious, vibrant intensity that is raw, relevant and ready to rock. The multi-platinum selling, Grammy-nominated Northern California quartet is back with their album of the decade.

Papa Roach is Jacoby Shaddix (vocals),

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Comedian Steve Martin is returning to the show that helped launch his career, to promote his new project - an album of bluegrass songs.

The actor will showcase tracks from The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo on Saturday Night Live on January 31, 33 years after he made his debut on the comedy program.

The album includes cameos by Dolly Parton, Vince Gill and Martin's one-time SNL co-star Eugene Levy. It hits stores on January 27.

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Ex-Papa Roach drummer Dave Buckner is suing his former bandmates, alleging they owe him a cut of money made by the band since he was axed. Buckner, a founding member, was fired from the group on Christmas Eve 2007, after falling out with his ex-bandmates.

But he remained a partner in the various companies the band formed - and claims he has been excluded from business transactions his former friends have made over the last year, including bank loans and profits.

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Battle-scarred rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight and volatile hip-hop star Kanye West faced off Friday over a beef involving a bullet — with a conference table between them.

The two rap titans were there for West to answer questions about a celebrity-packed Miami Beach party where an unknown gunman shot Knight in the leg. West hosted the 2005 fete at the posh Shore Club before the MTV

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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The estate of Michael Jackson and entertainment company AEG have agreed to contribute $1.3 million to help cover public costs related to the pop star's memorial service last year at Staples Center, officials said.

AEG President Timothy J. Leiweke and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said Friday in a joint statement that $1 million will be provided to the city's general fund and the rest of the money will go to

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