August 23, 2005 - Lawyers representing masked metal purveyors Slipknot have sent a cease-and-desist letter to Burger King, alleging that the fast-food chain's new television ad campaign infringes on the band's trademark look.
August 25, 2003 - Cult musician Wesley Willis, a chronic schizophrenic known for his simple songs about people, music and everyday items, died on Thursday (8/21). He was 40.
July 17, 2003 - The British-born duo Floetry--during a Thursday (7/17) press conference co-hosted by Arsenio Hall and Tyrese in Beverly Hills--picked up four nominations to lead the pack for this year's Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards.
February 5, 2003 - Common--who emerged from the hip-hop underground in the '90s and has since crossed into the mainstream--has lined up a package tour with fellow alt-rappers Talib Kweli, Gang Starr and Floetry.
