Guns N' Roses frontman furious after fizzy drink deal goes flat Nov 28, 2008
Axl Rose has accused Dr Pepper of failing to honour a pledge to give a free drink to all Americans if Guns N' Roses released a new album in 2008. The drinks company made the promise after a number of release dates for the band's Chinese Democracy album - finally released this week - passed. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Promised land is delivered, via GNR Nov 28, 2008
LOADING Nov 28, 2008 - 04:05:25 CST After 14 years of tinkering, dozens of producers, approximately 1,800 guitarists, three Kelly Hagen columns and endless taunting from fans and non-fans, Guns N' Roses finally (finally. released "Chinese Democracy,"an album most of us had already resigned to the category of urban legend. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Best bassist: Missoulian plays retailer's big gigs with ‘Blue Shirt Band' Nov 28, 2008
One California performance included an opportunity to play alongside former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash ... The corporate giant, which employs nearly 150,000 worldwide, was looking for an ax-player who could handle a gig playing alongside Slash, the chain-smoking, poodle-haired guitar shredder formerly with Guns N' Roses ... And among the 12 songs that Skrivseth had learned before hitting the road was Guns N' Roses' Paradise City. (Missoulian, MT)
Review: Chinese Democracy Nov 27, 2008
Guns N' Roses - Chinese Democracy. An erratic and strange trip from the mind of a troubled genius. (IGN FilmForce)
Guns N' Roses lawyer blasts Dr Pepper Nov 27, 2008
Guns N' Roses lawyer blasts Dr Pepper ... LONDON (Billboard) - The lawyer for Guns N' Roses and Axl Rose has castigated Dr Pepper, accusing the soda maker of failing to deliver on its promotion to offer free soda in celebration of the band's new album, "Chinese Democracy." Guns N' Roses was never involved in the campaign ... Band frontman Rose did not take any action when, in March, Dr Pepper put out a press release offering free soda to any American if the long-awaited Guns N' Roses album came... (Reuters)
The Killers are feeling more playful than usual Nov 27, 2008
$7 online stock trades. There are a lot of tiger prints, Brandon Flowers says of the bands outfits. (MSNBC -- Music)
Axl Rose demands apology from Dr Pepper Nov 27, 2008
Guns N' Roses singer upset about soda company profiting off bands name. Axl Rose is upset with Dr. Pepper. (MSNBC -- Music)
Celebrate Thanksgiving Metromix style Nov 27, 2008
g., "Cocoa Beach seafood or beach pizza) We KNOW you're ready to party Their rock shrimp really rock Gifts so good, you won't ask for your quarter back (zing!) Gobble up some amazing deals this Thanksgiving weekend photo 2 of 22 Say cheese, mate November 21, 2008 In business since 2004, the brings the authentic British pub experience to Cocoa Village. Hit the pub for a game of darts, cribbage, billiards or chess while you wet your whistle. Or go on upstairs and check out amateurs on the... (Florida Today)
Calgary university takes legal action against anti-abortion protesters Nov 27, 2008
The country singer reveals her connections to Guns N' Roses, the Grand Ole Opry and Elvis Presley. . (Canada.com)
Metromix : Hinder rocks Starkville Nov 27, 2008
g., Jackson concerts). Party pics: Hinder at Rick's Caf. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Stanford Grad Gives $33M For Stem Cell Research Nov 27, 2008
The Guns N' Roses singer is accusing Dr. Pepper of profiting from his name. 00004000. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Singer demands payment from Dr Pepper Nov 27, 2008
The Guns N' Roses singer is accusing the beverage maker of profiting from the band's name - and then bungling its promised giveaway of a free 20-ounce soda to every person in America ... Guns N' Roses front man Axl Rose is accusing the beverage maker of profiting from the band's name - and then bungling its promised giveaway of a free 20-ounce soda to every person in America. (AZCentral -- Business)
Mel Gibson, Bruce Willis, Axl Rose Nov 27, 2008
Axl Rose and Guns N' Roses are accusing the beverage maker Dr Pepper of profiting from the band's name - and then bungling a promised giveaway. The soft-drink maker said in March that it would give a free soda to everyone in America if the band's "Chinese Democracy" album were released this year. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Seven Night Stand Nov 27, 2008
Is the release of Axel Rose's Chinese Democracy, a record that has become the Guns N' Roses frontman's "Spruce Goose," the biggest non-story in music this year. Does anyone have any faith in it being any good at all. (Hour.ca)
Mariah, Madonna And Me: The Top 10 Turkeys Of 2008, In Bigger Than The Sound Nov 27, 2008
In celebration of Thanksgiving, we reflect on the biggest disappointments of the year. She doesn't fit in with country, and I'll have to drink a lot of beer to sit through her concert. (VHI.com -- Music News)
China: Roses album is 'venomous' Nov 26, 2008
China has dismissed the new Guns N' Roses album, Chinese Democracy, as a "venomous attack" on the nation. An article in the Global Times, published by the ruling communist party, says the album, launched this week, "turns its spear point on China". (BBC News)
Race-claim police chief accepts out-of-court settlement Nov 26, 2008
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Reviews: New CD releases Nov 26, 2008
g., Jackson concerts). New music: in stores and online. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Slash, Queen Rania, Britney Spears Nov 26, 2008
In an eerie reversal of fortune, it is now better to be Axl Rose than to be any of his former Guns N' Roses bandmates. This week the band Velvet Revolver, whose membership includes the Guns N' Roses refugees Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, announced that it had parted ways with RCA Records, which had released its two studio albums; the band had asked in June to be released from its contract ... On Sunday Guns N' Roses released the album "Chinese Democracy," whose 17-year production process... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Britney Spears' Circus Now Available For Streaming On Imeem Nov 26, 2008
Since being posted on Monday, the 13-track album has already drawn nearly 80,000 views on the free Web site. Show them what u got," "She's back," "Oh wow I so love it," and "Oh my god she's back. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kanye West Vs. Guns N' Roses: A Fairly Even Match After All (Numbers-Wise, Anyway) Nov 26, 2008
GN'R's label revises the timing of its reporting, so both albums' debuts will be based on seven days of sales (VHI.com -- Music News)
Chinese media slam new Guns N' Roses album Nov 25, 2008
Guns N' Roses new album has not been well received in China ... A newspaper published by China's ruling Communist Party is blasting the latest Guns N' Roses (GNR) album as an attack on the nation ... Guns N' Roses new album has not been well received in China. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
S Africa row over 'missing' funds Nov 25, 2008
"I wish to place it on record that I've never received the alleged 500,000 rand from any person, as is alleged. "This is part of a concerted smear campaign primarily directed at discrediting the image and reputation of the SACP and tarnishing my image and integrity," he said. 'Bordering on hypocrisy' Mr Madisha has been publicly criticised by the SACP - of which he is also a member of the central committee - for implicating Mr Nzimande. He didn't come to the structures in his own party but went... (Yahoo News -- South Africa)
Chinese media blasts Guns N Roses album Nov 25, 2008
BEIJING - A newspaper published by China's ruling Communist Party is blasting the latest Guns N' Roses album as an attack on the Chinese nation. Delayed since recording began in 1994, "Chinese Democracy" hit stores in the U.S. on Sunday, although it is unlikely to be sold legally in China, where censors maintain tight control over films, music and publications. (MSNBC -- International)
McCartney laments snags in Beatles' iTunes talks Nov 25, 2008
" Asked by Billboard about going up against Guns N' Roses' first release in more than 17 years, "Chinese Democracy," McCartney said: "I never look at who we're in competition with ... It's one of those projects -- it's not like you're releasing as Coldplay, or Guns N' Roses, for that matter. (Reuters)
Review: GNR or not, a vote for Democracy Nov 25, 2008
The going concern has always been: With Rose as the only original member involved, is this to be considered a legitimate Guns N' Roses album ... But where "Chinese Democracy" is technically more a Rose solo project than a Guns N' Roses album, it at least feels like the singer paying homage to his former band. (MSNBC -- Music)
Ferguson: Abuse of Ronaldo like taking a beating Nov 25, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Manchester United's midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo takes part in a training session before this week's Champions League game against Villarreal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Nick D'Arcy pleads guilty Nov 25, 2008
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Someone pull the cord - Appleby slams decision to invite 'trainwreck' Daly Nov 25, 2008
Someone pull the cord - Appleby slams decision to invite 'train wreck' Daly. The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'No alcohol in pregnancy' advised Nov 25, 2008
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New guidance given on autism care Nov 25, 2008
Page last updated at 12:44 GMT, Wednesday, 2 April 2008 13:44 UK. The public health minister has announced new guidelines on autism. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Guns N' Roses Nov 25, 2008
by Larry Rodgers - Nov. 24, 2008 05:56 PM The Arizona Republic. This long-awaited CD sounds like art that someone has been working on for 14 years, which GNR front man Axl Rose has been doing. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Copyright pirates face crackdown Nov 25, 2008
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Jackson jury orders joint awards Nov 25, 2008
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Dr Pepper extends free coupon campaign Nov 25, 2008
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T. rex 'would outrun footballer' Nov 25, 2008
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Police evict Tamils from Colombo Nov 25, 2008
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China blocks net access to new Guns N' Roses album Nov 25, 2008
Axel Rose, lead singer for the band Guns N' Roses, performs during a concert in 2006 ... Axel Rose, lead singer for the band Guns N' Roses, performs during a concert in 2006 ... Axel Rose, lead singer for the band Guns N' Roses, performs during a concert in 2006. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Miss Ireland upstages lady in red Nov 25, 2008
A newspaper published by China's ruling Communist Party has labelled the latest Guns N' Roses album as an attack on the Chinese nation. Inside Asia. (Yahoo News -- Beauty Pageants)
Hanson tops off an overwhelming year Nov 25, 2008
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Toben flees UK after winning extradition fight Nov 25, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Australian revisionist historian Fredrick Toben. (The Age, Australia -- World)
Dr Pepper extends free coupon campaign Nov 25, 2008
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Young life may have turned on a clothes peg Nov 25, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Rode pushbikes Ethan Hill, left, drowned in the family pool, while his twin brother, Matthew, is in a critical condition. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Deadly game of cat and mouse for women at risk Nov 25, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. "It is really about being vigilant" Tracy Phillips manages a women's refuge in western Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Thumbs up, thumbs down Nov 25, 2008
How can he still call the group Guns N' Roses. Thumbs down to radiators not working. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Locked up for months, Rachel was freed by her captor's mistake Nov 25, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. "All I have is the staff here" Rachel faces a difficult future. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Second poll likely to choose president Nov 25, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Jose Ramos-Horta, 57, is mobbed by the press as he arrives at a polling station to cast his vote. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)
China attacks new GNR album Nov 25, 2008
China state media blast new Guns N' Roses album ... BEIJING (AP) -- A newspaper published by China's ruling Communist Party is blasting the latest Guns N' Roses album as an attack on the Chinese nation. (The Palm Beach Post)
Music Review: Guns N' Roses or not, a vote for 'Democracy' Nov 25, 2008
Guns N' Roses, "Chinese Democracy" (Geffen) ... The going concern has always been: With Rose as the only original member involved, is this to be considered a legitimate Guns N' Roses album ... But where "Chinese Democracy" is technically more a Rose solo project than a Guns N' Roses album, it at least feels like the singer paying homage to his former band. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Zimbabwe humanitarian crisis 'critical' Nov 25, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Zimbabwe humanitarian crisis 'critical. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Axl Rose is back, with an album Nov 25, 2008
Axl Rose and his band Guns N' Roses have released "Chinese Democracy," their first album of new songs since 1991 ... "All I've got is precious time," W. Axl Rose sings in the title song of Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy" (Geffen), and he must be well aware of how that line sounds now ... Rose, 46, the only remaining original member of Guns N' Roses, needed 17 years, more than $13 million (as of 2005) and a battalion of musicians, producers and advisers to deliver "Chinese Democracy," the... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Kanye West Vs. Guns N' Roses: Akon, Jonas Brothers, Ne-Yo Weigh In On Chart Battle Nov 25, 2008
I want to pull for both of them, but I'm going to say Guns N' Roses, maybe ... I mean, I guess Guns N' Roses needed time to get everything together, so as long as the album's good ... " One of Axl Rose's contemporaries, Mtley Cr?e's Vince Neil, was just as conflicted about it but thinks West will down Democracy. Of course, . "It will probably be close, but Kanye will probably take it," he said. "The thing about Guns N' Roses is, it's not really Guns N' Roses. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Guns N' Roses Parking Lot: Fans -- Er, A Few Fans -- Hit Best Buy To Get Chinese Democracy First Nov 25, 2008
And then it just became about discovering who Guns N' Roses were, discovering the Use Your Illusion albums, and the [original lineup's] breakup and the controversies ... This entire month, between the election and now a Guns N' Roses CD coming out, this is the November to remember," he laughed. "The second I got up this morning, logged onto the computer and someone had left me a MySpace comment like, 'It's Guns N' Roses day ... " As he was speaking, a second car pulled up and two bed-headed... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Out of hell, Rose again Nov 24, 2008
Punchy and punky 15 years and $20 million later, Guns N' Roses are back with a bang ... Andrew Perry finds out if the much-hyped new Guns N' Roses album was worth the wait. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Church of Axl Nov 24, 2008
Photo by George Chin. Has a strange history of creative battles, multiple delays, and avoiding the spotlight meant that Axl Rose and Chinese Democracy are doomed to be a punchline. (PopMatters)
Guns N' Roses album on sale in US Nov 24, 2008
Guns N' Roses fans have waited more than a decade for this album. Guns N' Roses have finally launched their highly-anticipated album Chinese Democracy in the US, their first album in 15 years ... Dr Pepper agreed to give a free soft drink to all Americans if Guns N' Roses released a new album in 2008. (BBC News)
Guns N' Roses, Chinese Democracy, November 23 Nov 24, 2008
Guns N' Roses is ready to rock once again ... For those who heard about Dr Pepper's offer to give each and every American a free can of soda if Chinese Democracy is released in 2008, Guns N' Roses wants to make sure every Guns N' Roses fan, and every other American, gets what was promised ... Guns N' Roses encourages all those interested to sign up for their coupon on Sunday, collect their drink and celebrate the release of Chinese Democracy. (PR Newswire)
China bans Chinese Democracy Nov 24, 2008
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Dr Pepper to deliver on its free-soda promise Nov 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the release of Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy" is a reality. The soft-drink maker said in March that it would give a free soda to everyone in America if the album dropped in 2008. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Kanye West's album debuts Nov 24, 2008
Kanye West's new album to debut on MySpace Music. Kanye West's new album to debut on MySpace Music. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
* Movin on up Nov 24, 2008
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China censors block Guns album Nov 24, 2008
SHANGHAI: China's internet censors appeared yesterday to be trying to block fans from accessing websites related to Guns N' Roses' first album in 17 years, which is provocatively titled Chinese Democracy. The album's official site, chinesedemocracy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
China's censors cool on Guns N' Roses democracy album Nov 24, 2008
China's Internet censors appeared to be trying to block fans Monday from accessing websites related to Guns N' Roses' first album in 17 years, which is provocatively titled "Chinese Democracy" ... China's Ministry of Culture appeared to be immune to the global hype surrounding the album headed by Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose, 46, the only member of the band's original line-up involved in the recording. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Guns N' Roses' 'Chinese Democracy': Appetite for excess Nov 24, 2008
Guns N' Roses' 'Chinese Democracy': Appetite for excess -- chicagotribune ... Guns N' Roses' 'Chinese Democracy': Appetite for excess ... On parts of "Chinese Democracy" (Interscope) the new, 17-years-in-the-making Guns N' Roses album Axl Rose sounds as if he wants to remake bombastic '70s rock albums such as Queen's "A Night at the Opera." At other moments, he could pass for a fuss-budget diva auditioning for "Miss Saigon.". (Chicago Tribune)
Guns N' Roses: Appetite for reconstruction Nov 24, 2008
It's common sport right now to speculate on the mental state of the Guns N' Roses frontman who dithered so long on his latest record that most of us had assumed years ago we'd just never hear it, so why be any different ... "I was hoping he'd have called it something else. Let the mythical Chinese Democracy exist in our subconscious and our fantasy and instead release these 14 tracks as Guns N' Roses: The Next Album." ... "They're still in the black with Guns N' Roses. But it's like trying to... (Toronto Star)
