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Rites Of Spring Announces Lineup

The Rites of Spring Music Festival, set for Apr. 18-19 at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, will present an eclectic group of artists that includes Colbie Caillat, Lil Jon, Old Crow Medicine Show, Feist and Spoon among others, according to a press release. Additional acts include DJ Kool, Hill Country Revue featuring members of North Mississippi Allstars, Jeremy Lister and others. More acts are expected to be soon announced.

Briefly: Lil Jon, Jaheim, 50 Foot Wave, Mariah Carey

After a lengthy dispute with the label, Lil Jon has re-signed with TVT Records. He'll release his first solo album, dubbed "Crunk Rock," later this year, according to a press release.

Briefly: Chevelle, Gerald Levert, Big Star, Lil Jon

Bassist Joe Loeffler, one of three brothers in the rock trio Chevelle, has departed the group.

Anger Management tour bus crashes in Missouri

A tour bus carrying people associated with Eminem and 50 Cent's Anger Management Tour was involved in a traffic accident east of Kansas City on Wednesday evening (7/13) that sent a dozen people to area hospitals.

Briefly: Rod Stewart, Source Awards, Beanie Sigel

Rod Stewart will back the release of his new CD, "Stardust ... The Great American Songbook Volume III," with an invitation-only Oct. 18 concert at Harlem's famed Apollo Theater.

Briefly: Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, Dave Stewart, Slum Village, 'Dirty States'

As expected, Michael Jackson pleaded not guilty to molestation and other charges on Friday (4/30) in Santa Maria, CA.