September 8, 2006 - Irish rockers U2 are back in the studio working on new material with super-producer Rick Rubin, and are set to team with Green Day for a cover song that will benefit musicians affected by last year's Gulf Coast hurricanes.
May 2, 2005 - Linkin Park's management company, The Firm, has issued a statement claiming that the band is unhappy with Warner Music Group's planned initial public offering, and is seeking to end its contract with the label.
August 27, 2004 - College rockers Weezer have scrapped the sessions that they began recording with producer Rick Rubin last year, but have spent the last month laying down tracks for their fifth studio album.
March 17, 2004 - One of the most prolific and successful producers of the last 20 years, Long Island native Rick Rubin founded the Def Jam label with Russell Simmons in 1984.
