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Feds to bail out struggling music industry

In the latest federal bailout of a failing business, Paste has obtained documents through the Freedom of Information Act wherein the RIAA requests an influx of capital to keep the music industry from collapsing.According to the documents, attorneys for the Big 4 music companies argue that if the government is willing to take steps to protect Bear Stearns, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae and AIG, who are only suffering because of their own risky investments and bad decision making, then it should do the same for other poorly run businesses....  read more

Mötley Crüe '08 tour announcement liveblogged by Paste

Do you long for the days of economy-size Aqua Net and sticky backstage meet-and-greets? Well, hide the small mammals and rip some holes in those fishnets, because Mötley Crüe—featuring the entire original line-up, no less—is going on tour. Not only that, but the band has dreamt up its very own Ozzfest-style traveling rock event, and is bringing along Buckcherry, Papa Roach, SIXX:AM and Trapt. They're calling it Crüe Fest and you can get tickets right now. The band made the formal announcement last night, and Paste's Mark Krotov liveblogged the event. If his musings get you longing for your very...  read more

Mötley Crüe’s Important Announcement Live Blog

Tonight, Mötley Crüe, the most important band in the world, will present the most important announcement ever. This is not hyperbole. This is fact. The band has already revolutionized music, literature, and umlaut usage, so it’s safe to say that its upcoming announcement foretells something greater. Will Mötley Crüe be the first band to colonize space? Will it finally resolve tensions in the Middle East? Will it reverse global climate change with an innovative cap-and-trade policy? At 7 PM, all will be revealed. Stay tuned as Paste brings you a live blog of the most important announcement ever. 6:50: The...  read more