Guns N' Roses' classic line-up set to reunite for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction

The classic line up of Guns N' Roses will reunite to attend their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in April.

Original Black Sabbath line up to reunite

JC Chasez talks Britney Spears and NSYNC reunion

New Edition Album 'In The Making,' Bobby Brown Says

Don't let the fancy footwork fool you: Bobby Brown says it took him two years to get back enough "muscle memory" to pull off the smoove moves that earned his group, New Edition, a permanent place in the annals of boy bands.

OK, maybe not two years, but Brown — whose shirtless onstage dancing once got him arrested, during his '90s heyday, in the state of Georgia — admitted it took some time when we caught up with him and his bandmates at last weekend's 2011 Essence Music Festival.

New Edition plans to reunite at Essence Music Festival

After 30 years of albums, turmoil and solo projects, New Edition is finally reuniting July 3 at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.

The last time all six members of the group stood harmoniously onstage was in 1996 for the release of their album "Home Again."

The group has tried to reunite several times in the past, but conflict and erratic behavior by notorious singer Bobby Brown has hindered a successful comeback. Yet, Brown insists the past is behind the group. "We're just working on us and our friendship," he tells PEOPLE.

Along with fellow members Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell and Ronnie DeVoe, Brown is optimistic about the reunion.

"All of us are psyched about it," he says.

The group hopes to rekindle some of the chemistry that sold more than 40 million records worldwide during their 10-album career. "We're grown men, and we're able to talk and argue and pray and laugh," Brown says. "There's a lot of laughter (because) we remember some of the crazy times, and it's just funny to us now that we were able to make it past all of those crazy times and be able to come together as grown men and make this business happen."

The festival kicks off July 1 and expects thousands to turn out for concerts by Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Kanye West, Mary J. Blige and more!

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Michael Jackson's brothers talk reunion tour

Michael Jackson's brothers are working on a reunion tour to perform their old Jackson 5 songs, Jermaine Jackson said Monday.


"Michael would want us to continue on," Jackson said, after he unveiled an exhibit of his brother's wax statues at Madame Tussauds in Hollywood.

Columbia Records executives worry for Beyonce

Columbia Records executives fear Beyoncé's new album, "4," could be a dud after she refused to return to the studio to re-record new tracks, sources say.

"They're very nervous about Beyoncé's new record," an industry insider told us. "It doesn't have the hit songs that her fans are used to. They asked her to make changes, but she said no."

Bracing for the worst, Columbia suits are strategizing in case of slower sales and have had "quiet discussions" about the reunion of Destiny's Child.

"Beyoncé's career has stalled a bit," a source told us. "Columbia seems to think they can get some mileage out of a comeback record with all of the girls." Another source tells us Destiny's Child could start recording together as early as October, with a suggested album title "Family Reunion."

But Kelly Rowland might not be eager to join forces again. Our source said, "She has her own solo career now, why would she want to be singing back up for Beyoncé?"

A Columbia rep told us, "All I know is that the record came in . . . Nothing was ever discussed to change it." Beyoncé's rep said, "All of this is completely untrue. All of it." Rowland's rep didn't get back to us.

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Girls Aloud to re-form after Nadine Coyle offers to bury the hatchet with Cheryl Cole

Following several conference calls, the five original girlband members have agreed to return to the studio in January.

And surprisingly, it was Nadine Coyle – the one seen as turning her back on the others when she went solo and moved to LA to open a pub – who has held out the olive branch.

She started by offering to bury the hatchet with Cheryl Cole. And not in the 27-year-old Geordie’s head.

After all the X Factor hoo-ha, Nadine contacted Cheryl to offer her support and a shoulder to cry on.

The Derry-born singer also had a few troubles of her own to offload. Nadine, 25, is devastated after splitting up with fiance Jason Bell earlier this month. Meanwhile, her solo career has hardly set the world on fire. Her debut single, Insatiable, only sold 117 copies with Tesco.

She and Chez had a good old chat and also agreed to start afresh along with the rest of Girls Aloud – Sarah Harding, 29, Nicola Roberts, 25, and 29-year-old Kimberley Walsh.

My source tells me: “All is forgiven between Nadine and the rest of the band. It’s all water under the bridge.

“They’re excited they’re going to be making a fresh start together on this next adventure of their lives.

“In six months time it’ll be back to work as normal – they are itching to get back in the studio.”

However, the band will no longer be working with Xeomania, the British songwriting and production team behind most of the band’s hit albums and singles including Love Machine, Biology and No Good Advice. Instead, they plan to draw on personal experience when it comes to material for their next album.

My source adds: “At the moment the Girls are really excited about their new beginning, although they are scratching their heads over who will create signature hits for them.

“They are all grown women now. Cheryl has been through a lot worse than US X Factor. She’s survived a marriage breakdown and almost died of malaria. She’s made of tougher stuff.

“In fact, they have all got so much more experience between them now. They have all been through so much and come out fighting – and they will reflect this in their tracks.”

Hmm, Simon Cowell had better order himself an extra strong flak jacket...

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Gwen Stefani’s Solo Days Are Over

It is with great sadness I type this post. Gwen Stefani has no plans to ever go solo again.

“That was a moment in time,” Stefani tells Entertainment Weekly about her solo career. “It went on a little longer than we all thought it would, because it was inspired and you have to go with wherever you’re at in that time in your life… [But] everything works out how it should.”

In April, Stefani spoke to Ryan Seacrest about the new No Doubt album, “We’ve been going for awhile trying to make this record and it s been super challenging but really fun. We’re trying to enjoy the moment of writing and…it’s just a really fun process and I think it’s going to be out this year,” she explained. “It’s generally a really happy album…the main thing we were trying to do is write really catchy good songs…we got about 10 songs done and we want to do a few more just in case, but it’s a really good record, I really love this record.”

The band are expected to make a special announcement about their future plans on Friday. I am assuming it will be album details. No Doubt’s last album, Rock Steady, was released in 2001. Rock Steady spawned three top 20 hits: “Underneath It All,” “Hella Good” and “Hey Baby.”

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Veteran R&B Group SWV Preps New Album, New Reality Show

After a 13 year hiatus, the Sisters with Voices are back and once again ready to take the R&B world by storm. SWV has inked a new deal with Mass Appeal Entertainment and E1 (formerly Koch Records) to release their fourth studio album.

Of the R&B icons career resurrection, the group’s manager Cory Taylor tells Singersroom, “It’s truly an amazing feeling to work with such incredible talent.”

Along with the forthcoming effort and a planned tour, SWV is also in development to star in their very own documentary series that will highlight their previous success, their breakup, return to music, the rebuilding of their relationships, as well as the groups desire to inspire other women to follow their dreams.

SWV burst on the scene in 1992 with their RCA debut, ‘It’s About Time,’ which sold over three million copies and spawned a string of top-ten hits that included: "I’m So Into You," “Right Here," "Downtown," and "Weak." The group’s second release, ‘New Beginning’ also went double-platinum and included number one hits: "You’re the One" and The Neptunes’ produced track "Use Your Heart." In 1997, SWV dropped their final album ‘Release Some Tension,’ which also went platinum, logged several top-ten bangers such as "Someone" with Sean Diddy Combs, “Can We” from the Booty Call soundtrack featuring trendsetter Missy Elliot and the sensual single “Rain” with longtime collaborator Brian Morgan.

Are you excited about the new SWV album?

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TLC, Beyonce, and Lady Gaga perform on American Idol

TLC - "No Scrubs"/"Waterfalls"


Beyonce - "1+1"


Lady Gaga - "The Edge of Glory"

Fleetwood Mac to reunite in 2012

Steve Nicks has said that Fleetwood Mac will reunite next year.

The singer has just released a new solo album In Your Dreams, on which she worked with ex-Eurythmic Dave Stewart, her first since 2001's Trouble in Shangri-La. But she has revealed that plans are already in place for the band to regroup in 2012, and possibly even make a new album, after she and Lindsey Buckingham finish promoting their solo work.

She told US blogger Perez Hilton: "When my album and Lindsey's albums come to a stop, then Fleetwood Mac will gather again and we'll either make another record or we won't and we'll just go on tour." It has been eight years since their last album, Say You Will.

Buckingham's LP Seeds We Sow is due this autumn. Nicks said it is her favourite solo album by her bandmate. "He took some serious melody pills on this one," she added.

She also said her favourite song of the moment is ET by Katy Perry. "I will stay up until 4am to see the video," she said. Meanwhile, Fleetwood Mac are the next artists to get the Glee treatment with Rumours, an episode dedicated to them, to be broadcast in the UK soon. Gwyneth Paltrow covered their song Landslide in a recent episode.

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It's Official: Girls Aloud To Return In 2012 With Cheryl

Girls Aloud will reunite in 2012 to mark their 10th anniversary, their manager has confirmed.

Hilary Shaw said to expect the five-piece to perform together to mark the milestone. “Everybody wants them to make a comeback and it will be next year. Well, it is their 10th anniversary so there will be something,” she said.

But she added that fans shouldn’t expect a new studio album just yet, as Cheryl Cole is busy with her solo career and her rumoured X Factor USA slot.

As for the other girls, Nicola Roberts is readying a solo LP, Sarah Harding is concentrating on acting and Kimberley Walsh on TV presenting. Nadine Coyle’s album flopped when it was released late last year.

The Girls Aloud boss also insisted that all five members are still good friends, despite rumours of infighting. “The girls are still getting on great, they speak all the time, and that includes Cheryl and Nadine with the other girls,” Hilary told The People. “Cheryl is keen to get back with the girls and is planning something which could be a one-off or some gigs.”

Girls Aloud haven’t recorded together since 2008’s Out Of Control.

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Girls Aloud to reunite without Cheryl Cole?

Girls Aloud are planning to reunite for a new album without Cheryl Cole, it has been claimed.

According to Heat, Nicola Roberts, Sarah Harding, Kimberley Walsh and Nadine Coyle have met up in the studio and are "really up" for a 2012 tour to mark their 10th anniversary.

An alleged source told the publication: "The girls are very keen to reunite and start working on another album. Their main love is the band and they all feel ready to get back and start recording. But Cheryl can't commit to that right now."

Cole has been linked to a judging role on The X Factor USA and is also continuing with her solo career after releasing 3 Words in 2009 and follow-up Messy Little Raindrops last year.

The source continued: "They're all very supportive of her, but they are concerned they could be left behind. They're also worried they might be hanging around forever if they wait for Cheryl.

"Obviously it's going to be very difficult without Cheryl, but they know they'll do well with another album and Cheryl could even join them for the tour next year if she's available. It makes sense and it doesn't mean that she'd leave the band - she'd just be taking a break."

Coyle released her own solo album Insatiable last year but the record peaked at number 47 in the charts and she split from her management in February.

Meanwhile, Roberts is reportedly poised to release her own debut solo album later this year after working with Metronomy frontman Joseph Mount. Harding has acted in several feature films.

Walsh has recorded a track with Aggro Santos and has also been tipped to replace Konnie Huq on The Xtra Factor.

Asked if the band could continue as a four-piece, X Factor judge Louis Walsh - who managed Girls Aloud at the start of their career - said: "Absolutely. Westlife became more successful without Brian McFadden, and the Spice Girls did it without Geri Halliwell."

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Producer Says Fugees Will Reunite

Rumors of a possible Fugees reunion have been swirling around for years, and according to Grammy-winning producer Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis, they may be getting back together sometime soon.

Duplessis, who produced many of the tracks on their diamond-selling sophomore release 'The Score,' claims that a reconciliation is imminent.

"I believe there will be a day when the Fugees get together, but everyone in the group's gotta' be ready," Duplessis told Rap-Up.com. "The Fugees are definitely going to get back together. The time will come. You've gotta wait, man."

The Haitian born self-taught musician had a little fun with the notion, tweeting that he was in the studio with members Pras, Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill, as an April Fool's joke. News of the gag spread pretty quickly prompting several phone calls inquiring about a reunion.

"In my studio, I was getting crazy phone calls and mad emails. My Twitter was going heavy. People all over the globe were saying, 'Is it true? We really want the Fugees!'" he said. "Lauryn was getting phone calls. Wyclef was getting phone calls. Pras was getting phone calls. I felt that if tickets had gone on sale, it would have been sold out in two hours--globally."

Although the trio attempted to get back together years ago, Jean has since thrown his hands up at the idea, publicly criticizing Hill for holding up the process and calling her "mentally ill." After a slew of erratic public appearances, which include showing up hours late for performances, Hill appears to be getting back on track, even writing a letter to fans apologizing for her tardiness.

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Girls Aloud To Reform For 2012 World Tour?

Girls Aloud are allegedly planning to cash-in on member Cheryl Cole's solo success by planning a world tour when she cracks America.

According to the Daily Star, Chezza, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts, Sarah Harding and Kimberley Walsh are said to be gearing up for the girlband's 10th anniversary next year, and want to tour the globe to celebrate the milestone.

Sources close to the group claim that GA would be back in 2012 after Cheryl makes her rumoured debut as a judge on the US version of The X Factor.

The insider told the tabloid: "Early next year is pencilled in for the reunion tour. It’s going to be absolutely massive."

“Cheryl could be a US superstar by then if her appearance on American X Factor goes according to plan this autumn, so they want to capitalise on that. It will also be the band’s 10-year anniversary in 2012, so the timing is just perfect."

They added: “And with Sarah’s wedding being the showbiz marriage of the year, the girls will be back to the height of their fame again.”

Cheryl and boss Simon Cowell are already said to have "quit" the UK series to focus on the American show, fuelling rumours that Cole has landed a role as a panelist on the programme.

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Two members of Danity Kane do a song together

The Most Anticipated Albums of 2011

With the end of 2011 drawing near, we have compiled a list of the most anticipated albums of 2011. There are plenty more albums on the way, of course, but our pick is from what we've seen on gossip blogs, opinion pieces, etc.

Nirvana's Surviving Members Reunite at 'Secret' Foo Fighters Show

According to a report by Spin Magazine, the surviving members of Nirvana regrouped for the first time in more than a decade at a "secret" Foo Fighters show in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Of course, being that Nirvana was officially just a trio, all that means is that Foo Fighters' frontman Dave Grohl (pictured) was joined by original Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic. However, the duo were also joined by Nirvana's touring guitarist Pat Smear. Grohl, who sings and plays guitar for the Foos, played drums for Nirvana. The hugely influential group disbanded in 1994 following leader Kurt Cobain's suicide.

To those paying close attention, Tuesday night's reunion, while unexpected, should come as little surprise -- it's been widely reported that Grohl recently employed his old bassist's services for a track which will appear on the new, forthcoming Foo Fighters album. That album, incidentally, is also being produced by Butch Vig, who masterminded Nirvana's 1991 seminal breakthrough, 'Nevermind.'

While the Foo Fighters used the intimate show to showcase some of their new material, the short Nirvana segment saw Novoselic and Smear join Grohl on stage to perform 'Marigold' -- originally a b-side for the hit single 'Heart Shaped Box,' it's the only original composition that Grohl contributed to Nirvana. While many celebrities were allegedly spotted in the audience, we're guessing that Courtney Love was not one of them.

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Coyle: 'Cheryl will dictate Aloud reunion'

Nadine Coyle has revealed that Cheryl Cole will decide when Girls Aloud reform.

The 'Insatiable' star admitted that Cole's success away from the band means a reunion will ultimately be dictated by her.

"Cheryl's success is a point for all the rest of us to consider from our own points of view," she told i-D Magazine.

"We've got to be realistic about what has happened to Cheryl over the last couple of years."

Coyle also revealed that the money required to reform the band could affect their return, admitting that their hair budget alone went "through the roof".

She added: "The money that would need to be invested in it is another factor.

"Between the five of us the hair budget alone was enough to feed a small country. It was through the roof!

"I think we bought our hairdresser an entire extension on the back of her house on one album campaign. If she wasn’t driving a Bentley then she should have been."

Coyle's bandmate Nicola Roberts recently insisted that there would be no Girls Aloud record "anytime soon".

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