All Things Music

DID MELISSA CHEAT ON TAMMY?

It’s from the National Enquirer, so take it as you will, but reportedly Melissa and Tammy Etheridge decided to separate because Melissa was cheating. The gossip magazine is saying that she “tried to deflect the infidelity accusations,” but never completely denied them, so Tammy wanted to break up. The mag is also reporting that now there could be a battle over the custody of their two children. Learn more at www.NationalEnquirer.com.

NEW MUSIC FROM SARAH McLACHLAN

Sarah McLachlan has just released the first single off of her forthcoming album The Laws of Illusion, which is set to hit stores on June 15th. The song is called “Loving You Is Easy” and you can hear it now on the singer-songwriter’s official website, www.SarahMcLachlan.com.

KATY PERRY LOVES SWEDISH POP MUSIC

Katy Perry has been making the rounds discussing her forthcoming sophomore effort, and she recently revealed a pretty interesting fact about the album. The pop star told www.HitFix.com that she’s been drawing inspiration from Swedish pop bands Abba and The Cardigans. Perry worked with Swedish producer Max Martin on her hit debut One of The Boys, so perhaps that could have something with her recent musical tastes. Her next album is due out sometime this summer

SEE THE SCRIPT ON THE TODAY SHOW

The Script will be performing live on NBC’s The Today Show on Friday May 21st, and they want you to be in the audience. Learn more at www.TheScriptMusic.com.

HOW DOES CARRIE UNDERWOOD STAY SO FIT?

Carrie Underwood has finally revealed how she’s able to keep her slim figure – it’s all in how she eats. The country star told www.UsMagazine.com that she doesn’t “eat out ever” and that only fast food gets eaten after shows and she never partakes. Carrie also said that she’s sure to “get up and work out” on days she performs as well.

GREEN DAY’S SURPRISE BROADWAY PERFORMANCE

Green Day surprised fans who attended their just-opened Broadway musical American Idiot on Thursday night. According to MTV News, the trio hopped onstage for a surprise performance of “American Idiot” and their classic track “Basket Case.” Fans of Green Day can get tickets to the show at www.AmericanIdiotOnBroadway.com now.

SPRINGSTEEN HONORED AT ELLIS ISLAND

Last week, Bruce Springsteen was honored at the Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards alongside his mother, his aunts and former New Jersey Net Dikembe Mutumbo. The awards recognize the immigrants and descendents who make a major contribution to the American experience and both the rocker and the basketball player were on hand to accept theirs. While there, The Boss stated, “I am proud to be here today as another hopeful wanderer, a son of Italy, of Ireland and of Holland.” Read more at www.Music.Yahoo.com.

JONI MITCHELL CALLS BOB DYLAN A FAKE

Joni Mitchell slammed Bob Dylan in a new interview with the L-A Times. The singer stated, “Bob is not authentic at all,” adding, “He’s a plagiarist, and his name and voice are fake. Everything about Bob is a deception.” Yikes. Bob is yet to respond to the tongue lashing, but you can read more at www.LATimes.com.