- Paula Abdul is in talks to perform at Super Bowl XLII, joining the previously announced halftime headliner Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. TV Guide reports that Abdul is currently rehearsing for a video for her duet with fellow American Idol judge Randy Jackson (for the first single from his Music Club Vol. 1), and would replicate those moves for the live performance on February 3rd.
- Sony BMG has confirmed last week’s reports that they will sell DRM-free tracks via Amazon’s music store. The service is slated to begin at the end of this month, making Amazon.com iTunes’ biggest online competitor.
- Daughtry, the mega-successful band fronted by American Idol fourth-place finisher Chris Daughtry, has revealed they’re working on their sophomore release. The band told Gibson.com they hope to complete writing by the spring.
- Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman and promoter John Reese have announced the first-ever Rockstar Mayhem tour. Billboard.biz reports Slipknot and Disturbed are already on board for the outing, which will launch in July.
- Robbie Williams‘ manager has confirmed the singer has threatened to pull out of his contract with EMI over criticisms regarding how the label manages its artists. Reuters reports EMI is expected to announce restructuring plans next week.
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