Daily entertainment news covering The Used en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/11/03/aaron_gillespie_of_the_almost_talks_mons Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST Entertainment News 142960@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Almost are back with "Monster Monster", the follow-up to their hit 2007 album, "Southern Weather". While Monster is technically their second album, some might view it as being

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/02/05/2009_s_music_festival_rundown Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:04:16 EST Entertainment News 109001@http://www.starpulse.com/news The music festival season is upon us! Line-ups, dates and venues are continuously being announced for this summer's crop of festivals. Here's the lowdown on some of the biggest American musical smorgasbords:

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/18/celebrity_birthdays_january_85 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 105724@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to actress/singer Samantha Mumba (1983), guitarist Quinn Allman and vocalist Bert McCracken of The Used (1982), KoRn singer Jonathan Davis (1971), rapper DJ Quik (1970),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/28/the_veronicas_return_with_hook_me_up_ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:26:21 EST Entertainment News 96778@http://www.starpulse.com/news The wait is over! Hook Me Up, the new electro-rock dance friendly album from The Veronicas, is finally in stores! Released digitally earlier this year through Sire Records, the sophomore sizzler showcases Aussie

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/07/02/cute_is_what_we_aim_for_hit_the_mark_wit Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:30:00 EST Entertainment News 91737@http://www.starpulse.com/news Fueled By Ramen recording group Cute Is What We Aim For has made a spectacular chart debut with their second album, "Rotation."

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/03/30/the_veronicas_return_with_new_single_alb Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:30:00 EST Entertainment News 82447@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Veronicas are back! The 23-year-old twin sisters from down under have a new album and a new twist to their sound. The pop-punk influences on their award-winning debut album have been updated to an electro-dance sound that is bound to get you on your feet.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/18/celebrity_birthdays_january_49 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 72936@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to actress/singer Samantha Mumba (1983), guitarist Quinn Allman and vocalist Bert McCracken of The Used (1982), KoRn singer Jonathan Davis (1971), rapper DJ Quik (1970), "Law & Order" actor Jesse L. Martin (1969),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/10/17/the_used_frontman_s_drug_surprise Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:30:00 EST Entertainment News 64161@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Used frontman Bert McCracken once paid $160 to score some marijuana - but ended up with a bloody tissue instead. The rocker, who comes from a strict Mormon home, recalls how he had a hard time finding the drug in London, scouring Camden Town before he was sold the nasty surprise.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/10/11/due_to_overwhelming_fan_demand_warner_br Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:15:28 EST Entertainment News 63418@http://www.starpulse.com/news Due to strong demand from fans, including an online petition, Warner Bros. Records will release Transformers - The Score - a CD of the instrumental music from this summer's blockbuster live-action robot adventure film Transformers.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/29/transformers_the_album_released_july_3_w Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:00:00 EST Entertainment News 49510@http://www.starpulse.com/news June 26, 2007 (Burbank, CA) - Warner Bros. Records will release the original soundtrack to DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures' live-action robot fantasy film TRANSFORMERS on July 3rd, the same day the Michael Bay-directed movie hits theaters nationwide.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/27/the_used_forced_to_cancel_summer_tour Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:30:00 EST Entertainment News 49193@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Used rocker Bert McCracken has been forced to cancel the group's summer tour dates after doctors ordered him to rest his vocal chords and undergo surgery. Medics have discovered a node on one of his vocal chords and have recommended treatment and rest for the next month.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/14/check_out_the_goo_goo_dolls_before_it_s_ Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:30:00 EST Entertainment News 47142@http://www.starpulse.com/news Transformers The Album will be released on July 3. The album features 9 brand new songs from today's hottest bands. Here's the Official Track Listing: 1. Linkin Park "What I've Done" 2. Smashing Pumpkins "Doomsday Clock"

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/05/30/maroon_5_lead_debuts_on_new_u_s_album_ch Wed, 30 May 2007 16:04:31 EST Entertainment News 44785@http://www.starpulse.com/news Maroon 5 have scored their bestselling week on the Billboard 200 album chart in America, stealing the top spot from Linkin Park with 429,000 sales of their new album It Won't Be Soon Before Long.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/04/24/the_used_release_lies_for_the_liars_may Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:50:24 EST Entertainment News 39361@http://www.starpulse.com/news Reprise Records will release the third album from The Used, Lies For The Liars, on May 22. The band -- which features singer Bert McCracken, guitarist Quinn Allman, bassist Jeph Howard, and new drummer Dan Whitesides -- began writing the songs on Lies in early 2006 after taking time off to decompress from a relentless touring schedule in support of its previous album, 2004's Top 10, gold-certified In Love and Death.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/03/05/jared_leto_breaks_nose_during_concert Mon, 05 Mar 2007 09:08:31 EST Entertainment News 32664@http://www.starpulse.com/news 30 Seconds To Mars lead singer Jared Leto broke his nose while performing with his band in Texas on Thursday night. The 35-year-old singer/actor was playing a gig in El Paso when he ran into the crowd and was rushed by fans. Leto also hurt his foot and suffered minor injuries to his face and body.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/01/18/celebrity_birthdays_january_18 Thu, 18 Jan 2007 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 25789@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to actress/singer Samantha Mumba (1983), guitarist Quinn Allman and vocalist Bert McCracken of The Used (1982), KoRn singer Jonathan Davis (1971), rapper DJ Quik (1970), "Law & Order" actor Jesse L. Martin (1969), WWE wrestler Batista (1966), late night comedian Dave Attell (1965), legendary Canadian hockey star Mark Messier (1961), "Open Range" star Kevin Costner (1955), Temptations singer David Ruffin (1941; d. 1991), actor Danny Kaye (1913; d. 1987), silver screen star Cary Grant (1904; d. 1986), comedic actor Oliver Hardy (1892; d. 1957), and "Winnie the Pooh" author A.A. Milne (1882; d. 1956).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/13/jared_leto_turned_down_clint_eastwood_fi Fri, 13 Oct 2006 08:15:20 EST Entertainment News 18545@http://www.starpulse.com/news Jared Leto turned down the opportunity to star in Clint Eastwood's upcoming war movie Flags Of Our Fathers to open for The Used on tour. Leto has no regrets turning down the legendary film-maker, because he had already committed to promoting his band 30 Seconds To Mars' second album A Beautiful Lie.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/04/the_exies_sign_with_a_new_label_featured Wed, 04 Oct 2006 13:03:32 EST Entertainment News 17694@http://www.starpulse.com/news Los Angeles modern rock band The Exies have signed with Eleven Seven Music to release their forthcoming album, "A Modern Way Of Living With The Truth," the band's first studio album in two years. The Exies first two studio albums (Inertia & Head for the Door, Virgin Records), have yielded such hits songs as "Ugly" and "My Goddess."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/09/20/jamie_kennedy_to_host_chainsaw_awards Wed, 20 Sep 2006 10:54:49 EST Entertainment News 16460@http://www.starpulse.com/news Jamie Kennedy will serve as host for the first-ever televised "fuse Fangoria Chainsaw Awards" to be held Sunday, October 15, at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. Categories include: "Best Butcher (Villain)," "Chick You Don't Want to Mess With," "Creepiest Kid," "Prince of Darkness (Darkest Male in a Music Video)," "Best Video Inspired By A Horror Film" and "Femme Fatale (Most Evil Female Character in a Music Video)."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/09/12/drummer_kicked_out_of_the_used Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:37:54 EST Entertainment News 15751@http://www.starpulse.com/news Drummer Branden Steineckert has been kicked out of The Used midway through the recording of the group's third album. In a joint statement, bandmates Bert McCracken, Jeph Howard and Quinn Allman have confirmed Steineckert's departure, explaining they felt the need to move forward without him.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/01/25/30_seconds_to_mars_march_april_2006_tour Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:58:02 EST Entertainment News 2227@http://www.starpulse.com/news 30 Seconds to Mars (actor Jared Leto's band) embark on their very first official headlining tour ever. The tour, christened "Forever Night Never Day" will begin March 4th in Salt Lake City with dates running through April 30th in San Francisco.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/01/19/the_best_of_taste_of_chaos_to_be_release_24 Thu, 19 Jan 2006 19:00:38 EST Entertainment News 2014@http://www.starpulse.com/news In conjunction with the kick-off of this year's Taste of Chaos Tour, WARCON Enterprises has announced a January 24th release date for The Best of the Taste of Chaos, a two-disc compilation that features an onslaught of music from the biggest and best bands in the punk/metal scene.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/01/18/today_s_celebrity_birthdays_jan_18 Wed, 18 Jan 2006 03:00:22 EST Entertainment News 1350@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to actress/singer Samantha Mumba (1983), guitarist Quinn Allman and vocalist Bert McCracken of The Used (1982), KoRn singer Jonathan Davis (1971), rapper DJ Quik (1970), "Law & Order" actor Jesse L. Martin (1969), WWE wrestler Batista (1966), late night comedian Dave Attell (1965), legendary Canadian hockey star Mark Messier (1961), "Open Range" star Kevin Costner (1955), Temptations singer David Ruffin (1941; d. 1991), actor Danny Kaye (1913; d. 1987), silver screen star Cary Grant (1904; d. 1986), comedic actor Oliver Hardy (1892; d. 1957), and "Winnie the Pooh" author A.A. Milne (1882; d. 1956).

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