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Lady Gaga Could Become Queen's New Lead Singer

Various sources began reporting today that pop sensation Lady Gaga is in negotiations with Brian May to take on the mantle of being the official lead singer of Queen.  read more

Roger Taylor Putting Together Queen Tribute

Queen drummer Roger Taylor is sick and tired of bad tributes to his old band. And as Rolling Stone reported, he's going to take matters into his own hands for a 2012 tour.   read more

Foo Fighters Announce Full North American Tour via Ridiculous Video

Perennial mainstream rock 'n' roll heroes Foo Fighters took a creative approach in unveiling the remainder of their upcoming two-month tour of North America. Press releases be damned — this is the age of viral marketing, and the Foo Fighters are making sure to be provocative.  read more

30 Great Weekend Songs

Countless songs have been written and dedicated to that two-day break when we’re free to do, well, whatever the hell we want. Weekends are almost always full jovial experiences, so many of the songs mimic that with upbeat, catchy tunes.  read more

The 50 Best British Artists of All Time

While all eyes are on the throne, we pay tribute to our 50 favorite British artists—a rock 'n roll royal family of sorts.  read more

Unheard Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury Duets To Be Released

NME reports that three collaborative songs by Michael Jackson and Queen’s Freddie Mercury will soon be released for the first time....  read more

Freddie Mercury Biopic Starring Sacha Baron Cohen to Shoot This Year

Sacha Baron Cohen, creator of eccentric characters and films Borat and Brüno, is almost certainly going to star as Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury in an upcoming biopic, according to a post on the band’s website by guitarist Bryan May. Additionally, it looks like the movie will start shooting in 2011. Writes May:...  read more

Queen Signs to Universal, Readies Releases of Every Album

After nearly 40 years at EMI, the surviving members of Queen have signed a deal with Universal that will see every one of their 15 studio albums remastered and rereleased in 2011. Fifteen Queen reissues next year, people!...  read more

Sacha Baron Cohen to Play Freddie Mercury in Upcoming Biopic

Well, he can rock the moustache, but can he sing? Sacha Baron Cohen is on board to play Freddie Mercury in an upcoming Queen biopic....  read more

Eighteen Band Names Inspired by Other Bands

It’s not unusual for young bands to draw inspiration straight from their members’ record collections. Sometimes, though, the influence isn’t strictly musical. Here are eighteen artists that took their very names from other bands—sometimes directly from song lyrics, occasionally from misunderstood quips, and once straight from a legend himself....  read more