Green Day will be honored at the People for the American Way's 2006 Spirit of Liberty Awards on October 10 in Beverly Hills, California. George Lopez is hosting the event. ...

A Massachusetts judge says Bobby Brown will be arrested if he sets foot in the state, according to The Associated Press. The judge ordered the arrest on Monday (October 2) after Brown was a no-show at a hearing pertaining to his delinquent child-support payments to ex-wife Kim Ward. Brown's attorney told AP that it's a "difficult time" for the singer, given that Whitney Houston recently filed for a legal separation from him. ...

Maroon 5, Taylor Hicks and Velvet Revolver will perform at the City of Hope's Spirit of Life Awards gala in Hollywood on Thursday. Sarah McLachlan and Josh Groban will also take the stage at the event, which is honoring BMG U.S. President and COO Charles Goldstuck. ... Nick Lachey will perform on Wednesday's episode of "Dancing With the Stars," airing at 8 p.m. on ABC. ...

"El Cantante," starring Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, screened at the Toronto Film Festival last month where it scored a distribution deal with Picturehouse — and a summer 2007 release date. Anthony plays Puerto Rican salsa pioneer Héctor Lavoe in the biopic — acting opposite Lopez, who says the film is already generating interest in Lavoe's sound. "One of the things that people who've seen the movie walk away with is that they loved the music and [ask], 'Who is it? And how can I get more of it?' " Lopez told MTV Tres. ...

According to a post on Jonathan Davis' Web site, Korn will begin writing new material Monday for the follow-up to 2005's See You on the Other Side. "[I] can't wait," the frontman wrote. "I know it's gonna be insane. The band is really on fire and have some phat sh-- to record." ... Ying Yang Twins have renamed their upcoming album Chemically Imbalanced. The Atlanta duo's fifth effort, previously titled 2 Live Crew, will drop in late November. ...

The Foo Fighters are releasing a live album from their recent acoustic tour. Skin and Bones, due November 7, is culled from the band's three Los Angeles performances at the Pantages Theater last month. ... Dave Grohl buddy Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age joined Mastodon onstage at the Music Box @ Fonda in Los Angeles Friday night. The unpredictable metal band ran through "The Colony of Birchmen" with Homme on vocals, dipping into new Blood Mountain material elsewhere with searing renditions of "The Wolf Is Loose," "Crystal Skull" and more. The band also burned through "March of the Fire Ants" and "Workhorse" from 2002's Remission, as well as "I Am Ahab" and "Blood and Thunder" from 2004's Leviathan. Guitarist Bill Kelliher wore a T-shirt promoting opening band the Bronx's self-run label. Converge also opened. ...

Avril Lavigne has issued a statement apologizing for spitting at paparazzi last week while she was out with her husband, Sum 41's Deryck Whibley. "I'd like to sincerely apologize for my behavior with the paparazzi," the apology reads. "It's trying at best dealing with their insistent intrusions. I meant no offense to my fans, whose relationship I truly value. I have and will always go out of my way for my fans. My behavior was a reaction to the persistent attack from the paparazzi." ... Robes to Recovery, an auction sponsored by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and W Hotels benefiting Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, will offer 28 one-of-a-kind robes customized by top designers including Gwen Stefani, Michael Kors, Heatherette, Cynthia Rowley, Diane Von Furstenberg and Juicy Couture beginning October 23 on eBay. To learn more about the effort, check out WHotels.com/RobesToRecovery. ...

Tendonitis in singer/guitarist Barry Hyde's wrist has forced the Futureheads to cancel their October U.S. tour. "[Hyde] has been advised to rest and, as far as we can see, there is no way of us being able to make those shows work, given the state of his wrist," the band said in a statement. "We promise to get out to the U.S. at the next available opportunity." The band's impending U.K. tour will not be affected. ... Ultra-popular Internet time-waster YouTube.com is launching a contest to discover the best unsigned band in the U.S. Starting Monday, bands can submit performance clips to YouTube.com/Underground, where the entire YouTube community can vote on its favorites. The contest runs until October 18, when the final four will be announced by "Grey's Anatomy" music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas. The four winners will make an appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America," receive music gear and have their songs featured in an upcoming Patsavas project. ...

The eldest Hanson brother is off the market. Isaac Hanson, 25, married his 22-year-old girlfriend, Nicole Dufresne, in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday, People magazine reported. The couple's marriage comes three weeks after Taylor Hanson, 23, and his wife of four years welcomed their third child, and three months after youngest brother Zac Hanson, 20, and his girlfriend tied the knot. ... The first dates for this year's Blackest of the Black Tour have been revealed. The West Coast-only run, which features Lacuna Coil, the Haunted, Belphegor and headliners Danzig, will kick off in Seattle on November 17. Dates are currently scheduled through a November 30 show in Fresno, California. ...

The Cult have rolled out the first 10 dates of their upcoming fall U.S. run. The trek is set to start in Dallas on October 27, with gigs booked through a November 9 stop in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. The Cult's current lineup includes frontman Ian Astbury, guitarists Billy Duffy and Mike Dimkich, bassist Chris Wyse and former White Zombie drummer John Tempesta. ... An appeal filed by former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent was declined by Supreme Court justices Monday, AP reports. A lower court had previously dismissed Vincent's claim that Kiss owe him royalties from their 1983 album Lick It Up. ... George Michael was arrested Sunday morning in London on suspicion of marijuana possession, AP reports. Responding to complaints that a vehicle was blocking a North London intersection, police found the singer slumped over the steering wheel of his car. Michael received a caution for possession of cannabis, was charged with being unfit to drive and released on bail. The singer, who is scheduled to play a show in Lyon, France, on Monday as part of his European tour, was ordered to appear in court in November.

09.29.2006

"Glitter" was a box-office bomb, and now Mariah Carey is pleased that at least one person missed the film. Producer Lee Daniels cast Carey in the upcoming "Tennessee" after catching her performance in the 2002 independent drama "WiseGirls." "I don't know if he's seen ['Glitter'] since then," Carey told MTV News, "but the great thing is, he's in the independent-film world and that's where 'WiseGirls' was such a great validating moment for me — even though it was totally overshadowed by the debacle of 'Glitter.' " The singer, who plays a waitress in "Tennessee" — as she did in "WiseGirls" — said the role is a real departure. "The character is so not what you would think. This is not about hairdos and ensembles. The girl's in the trenches." ...

The Killers are poised to make TV history of sorts next week, when they become the first act to appear for three consecutive nights on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." The stint kicks off Tuesday — the day the Killers' new album, Sam's Town, hits stores — and comes on the heels of the Las Vegas' quartet's appearance as the musical guest on this weekend's season premiere of "Saturday Night Live." ...

Michael Jackson has settled his custody battle with ex-wife Debbie Rowe, The Associated Press reported Friday (September 29). Rowe's attorney wouldn't disclose the terms of the settlement to AP, but Jackson lawyer Michael L. Abrams said the agreement was reached last week and that "both parties are satisfied." ...

Shimmy shimmy ya, one last time: Ol' Dirty Bastard's long-delayed final solo studio album, A Son Unique, will be released November 7 through Damon Dash Music Group/ Koch Records. The date almost coincides with the two-year anniversary of the late rapper's sudden drug-overdose death on November 13, 2004. A Son Unique will feature collaborations with fellow Wu-Tang Clan members Method Man, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, as well as Pharrell, M.O.P. and Macy Gray. ... Patti Smith will perform October 15 at New York's CBGB, marking the iconic punk club's final night in business on the Bowery. Tickets for the gig will go on sale Saturday at noon and are priced at $33 a piece. Additional artists are expected to perform that evening as well. ...

My Chemical Romance have been tapped to perform their single "Welcome to the Black Parade" during Spike TV's Scream Awards, scheduled to air October 10. The event, which will be taped October 7 at Hollywood's Pantages Theater, celebrates the horror, sci-fi and fantasy genres and will present a special honor to Ozzy Osbourne. Rosario Dawson, Rose McGowan and Marley Shelton, stars of the upcoming Quentin Tarantino/ Robert Rodriguez collaboration flick "Grindhouse," will host the show, and Korn are also expected to take the stage. ... Baby Rock Records will release a collection of Nirvana songs transformed into lullabies. Due October 31, Rockabye Baby: Lullaby Renditions of Nirvana will feature 10 kid-friendly renditions of Nirvana classics including "In Bloom," "Smells Like Teen Spirit," "Heart-Shaped Box," "All Apologies" and "Come as You Are." ...

The soundtrack to the surfing documentary "A Brokedown Melody" features new songs from Jack Johnson, Matt Costa and Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder, who contributes the spare ukulele love song "Goodbye." The album, due November 14 on Johnson's Brushfire label, also has tracks from Kings of Convenience, the Beta Band, M. Ward and a solo tune from Built to Spill leader Doug Martsch. ... Costa is also taking part in the latest edition of the Hotel Cafe Tour and will be joined by fellow singer/songwriters Cary Brothers and Tristan Prettyman. The outing, which also includes Joshua Radin, Brett Dennen and actress/singer Schuyler Fisk on a rotating schedule, begins Monday and ends November 15 in Anaheim. ...

A Perfect Circle guitarist Billy Howerdel told MTV News in May that the band's future plans were uncertain, revealing that the group might even be a done deal; he explained that he'd be spending most of his creative time crafting his solo debut. But this week, A Perfect Circle's frontman, Tool singer Maynard James Keenan, updated fans with a brief message on the band's Web site. The message left some wondering whether A Perfect Circle is, indeed, over. "Billy is hard at work on his solo project and I'm on the road with Tool, and making wine in between," Keenan wrote. "Check back often. Peace. Out." ... The Deftones will hit the road late next month for a U.S. headlining run with Deadsy. Seven shows have been announced, starting with a Tempe, Arizona, gig on October 29 through a November 14 performance in Albuquerque, New Mexico. More dates will be revealed over the next few days. ...

Moby has an upcoming greatest-hits collection, Go: The Very Best of Moby, slated for release October 24. It will feature "New York, New York," a track he recorded this summer with Debbie Harry on vocals. A bonus disc will also be included, with remixes by the likes of Timo Maas, Jason Nevins and Tiesto. ... Clinic will release their fourth album, Visitations, October 17 on iTunes. The album, which includes the single "Harvest," will hit retail stores Stateside on January 29. ... Eighteen Visions are heading out with Hinder to tour starting October 18 in College Station, Texas. Eighteen dates, coincidentally enough, have been booked through November 15 in Huntsville, Alabama. ...

Heavens — Alkaline Trio singer Matt Skiba's side project — will be on the road beginning October 24 in Seattle and ending November 17 in Chicago. Their debut, Patent Pending, was released September 12. ... Dredg will issue their "Live at the Fillmore" DVD on November 7. The effort was filmed during the band's May 11 performance at the legendary San Francisco concert venue. ... Godsmack will head up the 2006 Shiner Bocktoberfest Concert October 14 in Green Dickson Park in Shiner, Texas. Blue October, Old 97's, Pat Green and Lost Immigrants are also on the bill. ... Papa Roach and (hed) p.e. are teaming for this year's Zippo Hot Tour, which is set to commence November 12 in Norfolk, Virginia. Just seven dates have been revealed thus far, with more to be rolled out in the coming weeks. Shows are booked through a December 3 stop in Orlando, Florida.