Daily Mugshot: Tommy Lee

Tommy Lee was arrested by North Carolina cops in October 1999 and charged with assault and inciting a riot with ethnic animosity (the alleged crimes occurred during a concert). In March 2000, Pam's ex pleaded no contest to simple assault and was sentenced to 18 months probation.

Keeping It Together

Trent Reznor says contrary to published reports, Nine Inch Nails is not breaking up. "What I specifically said or meant to convey is that NIN as a touring live band or live band that's on the road all the time is stopping. I've just reached the point where it has invaded every other aspect of my life. I'd never want to be Gene Simmons, an old man who puts on makeup to entertain kids, like a clown going to work. In my paranoia, I fear that if I don't stop this, it could become that."

GNR Vengeance

Blogger Kevin Cogill, who posted Guns N Roses' CD Chinese Democracy before it was released, was sentenced to a year of probation yesterday. He must also serve two months of home confinement, subject his computers to government scrutiny, and record a public service announcement for the Recording Industry Association of America.

Green Day's Tribute

During their recent show in Chicago, Green Day covered the Jackson 5's ''I'll Be There". One of the band's sax players has been dressing like Michael Jackson.

Hockey, eh?

Nickelback's Chad Kroeger is serious about hockey. The rocker has just put the finishing touches on a new, regulation-size rink that sits on his Canadian farm

NEW Creed music

Creed's new CD will be called Full Circleand will hit stores in Fall 2009