MUSIC
RICK ROSS CHARGED WITH KIDNAPPING AND ASSAULT ATLANTA (AP) Rick Ross is
accused of using a Glock handgun to hit a man in the head so badly the
man now is unable to chew food. The U.S. Marshals Service took Ross and
his bodyguard, Nadrian James, into custody on charges of kidnapping,
aggravated assault and aggravated battery. Authorities say the June 7
incident left the man with two chipped teeth, a neck injury and no use
of his jaw. Court papers do not indicate what led to the attack or what
the man's relationship is to Ross. Ross and Roberts are in jail without
bail. Ross was arrested two weeks ago and charged with marijuana
possession. JIMMY CHAMBERLIN RETURNS TO SMASHING PUMPKINS NEW YORK (AP)
Jimmy Chamberlin will once again be behind the drum kit for Smashing
Pumpkins. Chamberlin will rejoin the band for its tour with Marilyn
Manson this summer beginning July 7 in Concord, California. Frontman
Billy Corgan says he's thrilled to see Chamberlin "back in the saddle
this summer to drive a super high-octane set. QUEEN MAKE BEER PLANS LOS
ANGELES (AP) Queen will toast the 40th anniversary of "Bohemian
Rhapsody" with a beer. Billboard reports the band will launch Queen
Bohemian Lager, a "golden hoppy" beer brewed in the Czech Republic, AKA
Bohemia. The bottle will have an image from the "A Night At The Opera"
album cover. It will hit shelves in Europe this summer, then be
released worldwide. A 12-pack of bottles will sell for $31. ELVIS
AUCTION SET FOR ELVIS WEEK AT GRACELAND MEMPHIS (AP) One of Elvis
Presley's light blue jumpsuits is being auctioned during Elvis Week at
Graceland in Memphis. Graceland officials say the auction will also
feature a jacket Presley wore in the movie "Viva Las Vegas" and a
diamond-and-gold necklace he gave to Sammy Davis Junior. More than 170
items will be sold on August 13. The items come from third-party
collectors and nothing for sale is from the Graceland collection.
AVICII WILL LET YOU PICK THE ROAD SONGS LONDON (AP) Avicii
(ah-VEE'-chee) is the perfect passenger for someone who wants to
dominate the radio and doesn't want to talk while driving. Avicii says
he doesn't like choosing songs for driving because they mess with his
head. If he does listen to anything, he likes old songs like "On The
Road Again" or anything by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Really, he'd
rather be in his own world working on his laptop, and he has lots of
time for doing that. Avicii estimates he spends about 20 percent of his
life being driven somewhere. SOUND: <> 00:09 "about 20 percent Avicii
(ah-VEE'-chee) Avicii says a good chunk of his life involves driving
somewhere. <> 00:09 "that's my realm Avicii (ah-VEE'-chee) Avicii says
he's the kind of car passenger who doesn't talk much. <> 00:16 "if it's
longer Avicii (ah-VEE'-chee) Avicii says his road trip music
preferences skew to older stuff. <> 00:12 "messes with me (laughs)
Avicii (ah-VEE'-chee) Avicii says he'd rather not choose the songs for
a road trip. CARRIE UNDERWOOD WILL CONTINUE TO SING FOR "SUNDAY NIGHT
FOOTBALL UNDATED (AP) Carrie Underwood will be back to sing the "Sunday
Night Football" theme for NBC. She tweets she had so much fun shooting
the intro on Monday. NBC tweets it's great to have Underwood back for
another season. BOBBI KRISTINA BROWN IS IN HOSPICE NEW YORK (AP) The
daughter of Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston has been moved to hospice
care. Bobbi Kristina Brown's condition has continued to deteriorate
after months in the hospital, according to her aunt, Pat Houston. Bobbi
Kristina was found face down and unresponsive in a bathtub in her home
outside Atlanta in January. Meanwhile, the court-appointed conservator
for Bobbi Kristina has filed a lawsuit against her partner, Nick
Gordon. Bedilia Hargrove is accusing Gordon of misrepresenting his
relationship with Bobbi Kristina and being physically and emotionally
abusive. Hargrove is seeking at least $10 million in damages. Gordon's
attorney did not return calls for comment. LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR MADE IN
AMERICA FESTIVAL NEW YORK (AP) Beyonce' will headline Jay Z's Made In
America festival over Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia. J. Cole,
Bassnectar, The Weeknd, Modest Mouse, Big Sean, Meek Mill and Death Cab
For Cutie will also play. The festival was also staged in Los Angeles
last year but will not return there this year. FLO RIDA, CRAIG WAYNE
BOYD SET FOR MISS USA PAGEANT NEW YORK (AP) The Miss USA Pageant
contestants will strut their stuff to the sounds of Flo Rida (RY'-dah).
He will perform during the evening gown competition. Craig Wayne Boyd
from "The Voice" will sing a three-song medley during the opening
number. The Miss USA Pageant is July 12 and will be shown live on NBC.
by Margie Szaroleta
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