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    Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert ready for AMA stage  Nov 21, 2009
    Other artists set to perform at the 37th annual American Music Awards include Rihanna, Whitney Houston, Green Day, Lil' Wayne, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Keith Urban, Jay-Z and Carrie Underwood. Janet Jackson will open the show with a medley of songs, but producer Larry Klein wouldn't say whether her performance would be a tribute to her late brother. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    MTV Cuts 'Obama Fried Chicken' From Rap Video...  Nov 21, 2009
    The same MTV that has run probably HUNDREDS of videos that contain negative imagery and lyrics directed toward CONSERVATIVES (Phil Collins, Don Henley, Green Day, tons of rappers, and on and on) ... The same MTV that has run probably HUNDREDS of videos that contain negative imagery and lyrics directed toward CONSERVATIVES (Phil Collins, Don Henley, Green Day, tons of rappers, and on and on) ... Green Day even had a song about Bush with the words "Seig Heil" in it, and MTV had no... (The Drudge Report)

    Jennifer Lopez to bring Louboutins to AMAs  Nov 21, 2009
    Other artists set to perform at the 37th annual American Music Awards include Rihanna, Whitney Houston, Green Day, Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Keith Urban, Jay-Z and Carrie Underwood. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Green Day to Record New Version of Hit Single "21 Guns" with Cast of Hit Musical American Idiot  Nov 20, 2009
    --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Multi-platinum rock band Green Day are in the studio this week recording a new version of their hit single 21 Guns with the cast of American Idiot the critically-acclaimed stage version of the bands 2004 album that has been playing at Berkeley Rep since early September ... Green Day, which also includes bassist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tre Cool, are shooting a video for 21 Guns with the American Idiot cast ... Called the hottest fall theatre ticket, by... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Kings Of Leon, Death Cab For Cutie, Matt And Kim Rule mtvU Woodie Awards  Nov 19, 2009
    " Flanked by eight backup singers who gradually stripped down to their underwear (in a nod to the Video Music Award-winning video for the same song), the duo jubilantly pounded out the song. Unlike this year's VMAs, stage crashers were welcomed during Matt and Kim's three minutes of joy, and Kim herself mounted the crowd at the end.From there, Pete Wentz dressed casually and holding a red plastic cup (a common accessory throughout the evening) sauntered onstage and officially kicked off the... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    NBC shows send prime-time message: Go green  Nov 14, 2009
    College students think they're hiring the band Green Day for a gig and instead get the Celtic combo Greene Daeye. In "The Office," Dwight takes the role of "Recyclops." "Heroes" features cast members filling a truck with recyclables and talking about the importance of giving back to the earth. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    NBC’s prime-time lineup adds a touch of green  Nov 13, 2009
    College students think they re hiring the band Green Day for a gig, and instead get the Celtic combo Greene Daeye. Dwight in The Office takes the role of Recyclops in the comedy. (Boston Globe)

    NBC Goes With Green Message in Prime Time  Nov 12, 2009
    In the comedy "Community," the college is renamed "Environdale." College students think they're hiring the band Green Day for a gig, and instead gets the Celtic combo Greene Daeye. Dwight in "The Office" takes the role of "Recyclops" in that comedy. (Newsmax)

    Adam Lambert just wants to have fun  Nov 12, 2009
    "His No. 1 challenge, which I think he'll pass, is stay true to himself and to roll with the punches as they come," said Rob Cavallo, who has worked with a range of artists including Green Day and the Dave Matthews Band and produced four tracks on "For Your Entertainment." "He's going to have successes. He might have people against him. Which is exactly what happened to Elvis, the Beatles, to Prince. ... There will be controversy, and there will be opinions. If he stays true to himself, he will... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    'Twilight' Tops People's Choice Noms  Nov 12, 2009
    " Male artist: Eminem, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw. Female artist: Beyonce, Britney Spears, Carrie Underwood, Pink, Taylor Swift. Country artist: Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift. Breakout Music Artist: Adam Lambert, Demi Lovato, Kris Allen, Lady Gaga, Susan Boyle. Hip-hop artist: Eminem, Flo Rida, Jay-Z, Lil' Wayne, T.I. Rock band: Daughtry, Green Day, Kings of Leon, Muse, Paramore. Music collaboration: Cobra Starship & Leighton... (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Vampires suck up Peoples Choice nominations  Nov 11, 2009
    Rock band: Daughtry, Green Day, Kings of Leon, Muse, Paramore. Music collaboration: Cobra Starship & Leighton Meester, Good Girls Go Bad; Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat, Lucky; Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West, Run This Town; T.I. & Rihanna, Live Your Life; The Lonely Island & T-Pain, Im on a Boat. (MSNBC -- News)

    'Twilight' Among People's Choice Awards Nominees  Nov 11, 2009
    Rock band: Daughtry, Green Day, Kings of Leon, Muse, Paramore. Music collaboration: Cobra Starship ton Meester, "Good Girls Go Bad"; Jason Mraz e Caillat, "Lucky"; Jay-Z, Rihanna West, "Run This Town"; T.I. na, "Live Your Life"; The Lonely Island n, "I'm on a Boat.". (Newsmax)

    Singing helps  Nov 10, 2009
    Joe Dexter describes his band, Orange, as "Green Day meets The Cure". He wrote his first single at just 13 and three years later the American-based band had their first recording deal. (BBC News -- Health)

    Ladies' night  Nov 7, 2009
    Page last updated at 10:06 GMT, Friday, 6 November 2009. By Emma Jones Entertainment reporter, BBC News. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Book tells history of San Francisco punk music  Nov 7, 2009
    Boulware and Tudor have produced "Gimme Something Better: The Profound, Progressive and Occasionally Pointless History of Bay Area Punk, From Dead Kennedys to Green Day," published this month by Penguin Books, a sweeping oral history likely to remain the definitive tome on the topic. The San Francisco punk scene, the authors say, not only eventually produced the most popular punk rock band in history with Green Day, but also remains one of the longest-running and still thriving punk scenes on... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Movies Music  Nov 7, 2009
    NEW YORK (AP) Green Day already has New Year's Eve plans: They'll be ringing in 2010 with Carson Daly. The punk-rock trio are slated to perform during "NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson... BERLIN (AP) Irish rockers U2 returned to Berlin for a free mini-concert Thursday in front of the Brandenburg Gate, playing its classic singles and a duet with Jay-Z even as the show was obscured... Calendar sat NOV 7 SUN 8 TUE 10 Today's Music Events Touch Nightclub and Taste Lounge - 114 N. Farish St. -... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Green Day, Shakira, Mary J. Blige To Perform At American Music Awards  Nov 7, 2009
    November 22 awards show lineup already includes Rihanna, Jay-Z, Eminem and more. "The night's other big performers include , Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys and the Black Eyed Peas. The awards show will feature an array of nominees determined by data from Nielsen SoundScan radio and retail figures, with Taylor Swift in the lead with six nominations 00003EE7 , followed by Eminem and the late Michael Jackson at five apiece. Though Jackson had... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Mosman puppies learn new tricks in LA  Nov 7, 2009
    As they argued about who should get it, they discovered they shared musical tastes - Silverchair, naturally, but also Limp Bizkit and Green Day - and so decided to rehearse together. After finding a drummer (the son of a taxi driver Moore met one night), they took their name from the Carl Hiaasen book. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    'Golden Girl' on mend after bypass  Nov 7, 2009
    Rihanna, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Green Day and Carrie Underwood will be among the diverse roster of performers planning to take the stage at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles, show producers said yesterday. Producer Larry Klein said Jay-Z, Shakira, Mary J. Blige, Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson and Alicia Keys also are slated to perform on the 37th annual show, to be held at the Nokia Theatre on Nov. 22 and broadcast live on ABC.. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Beyonce wins MTV Europe hat-trick  Nov 6, 2009
    Jay-Z won the best urban award, but told the crowd: "I go to the studio just like the Jonas Brothers, just like Green Day, and we're all just artists at the end of the day.". German band Tokio Hotel were named best group, while Eminem won best male, fending off Robbie Williams and Mika. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    U2, Jay-Z, Beyonce among MTV award winners  Nov 6, 2009
    She won the prize for best song for "Halo," and Californian punk rockers Green Day scooped the best rock category. U.S. singer Katy Perry, hosting the awards for the second year in a row, had promised a show inspired by the "Cabaret" film with Liza Minnelli, set in 1930s Berlin, and did not disappoint. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Rihanna to perform at American Music Awards  Nov 6, 2009
    Singer will join Eminem, Lady Gaga, Green Day and Carrie Underwood ... LOS ANGELES - Rihanna, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Green Day and Carrie Underwood will be among the diverse roster of performers planning to take the stage at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles, show producers said Thursday. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Winners of the 16th annual MTV Europe Music Awards  Nov 6, 2009
    The Associated Press. 6:48 PM EST, November 5, 2009. (FOX61, CT)

    Tokio Hotel, Katy Perry, Green Day Rock MTV Europe Music Awards Red Carpet  Nov 6, 2009
    Stars wear their finest for show's red carpet (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Beyonce Wins Big, Jay-Z And U2 Shine At MTV Europe Music Awards  Nov 6, 2009
    Katy Perry hosts Green Day, Shakira, Jonas Brothers and more at Berlin's O2 Arena. by Youyoung Lee. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Jay-Z Brings New York To Germany For MTV Europe Music Awards  Nov 6, 2009
    I go in the studio just like the Jonas Brothers, just like Green Day, and we all just make music. We are all just artists at the end of the day. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Green Day Kick Off 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards With Fiery Set  Nov 6, 2009
    Billie Joe Armstrong and company follow up 'Know Your Enemy' with 2000 00004000 's 'Minority. " chants, and once again, it responded with a vengeance. And then it all wrapped up in a fiery crescendo (literally, the stage was engulfed in a wall of flames) and the crowd cheered lustily. The 2009 EMAs were officially under way but they're gonna have to work really hard to top the opening act. This report is provided by Services: Popular Links: theFABlife: VH1Classic.com: 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Beyonce a Big Hit at MTV's Berlin Show  Nov 6, 2009
    Other winners included Green Day, the established trio whose punk-influenced tunes have garnered it a fan legion worldwide. The trio won the award for best rock act while U2, which earlier Thursday performed a six-song mini-set in front of the German capital's iconic Brandenburg Gate, won best live act. (CBS News)

    Beyonce Dazzles & U2 Scorches at Berlin Edition of MTV Europe Music Awards  Nov 6, 2009
    Creative powerhouse Lady Gaga was honoured in the Best New Act category while Green Day scored a victory over the Best Rock contenders ... Held in Berlin to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the 2009 EMAs featured electrifying live performances from Beyonce, Jay-Z, Green Day, Leona Lewis, Tokio Hotel, Foo Fighters, Shakira and U2 - broadcasting to more than 500 million households around the world ... The EMAs burst into thrilling life with an electrifying... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    2009 MTV Europe Music Awards  Nov 6, 2009
    U.S. rock band Green Day performs during the MTV Europe Awards ceremony in Berlin November 5, 2009. November 5, 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Beyonce's triple treat  Nov 6, 2009
    Green Day, who performed the opening song on the night, were named best rock act. The biggest losers on the night were Nashville-based Kings of Leon, who led the field with five nominations but came away empty-handed. (The Age, Australia)

    Adam Lambert 'For Your Entertainment,' Debut Album Released Monday, November 23, 2009  Nov 5, 2009
    Four of the tracks on "For Your Entertainment" are produced by Rob Cavallo, the A-list producer who has worked with Green Day, My Chemical Romance, David Cook, Alanis Morisette, Chris Isaak, Paramore, Jewel, Shinedown and Dave Matthews Band. Cavallo produced "Music Again," "Soaked," "Sure Fire Winners" and the bonus track, "Time For Miracles," from the soundtrack to the new motion picture, "2012.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    2009 MTV Europe Music Awards Fascinating Facts  Nov 5, 2009
    EMA performers Foo Fighters, Green Day and Tokio Hotel, as well as nominees Kings of Leon, Linkin Park, Muse, Paramore and The Killers all have music available in the Rock Band Music Store for playing with the Rock Band music video game. For more information on the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards please go to. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Music Superstar Beyonce Completes 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards Performer Lineup  Nov 5, 2009
    Beyonce rounds up a glittering lineup of EMA performers including Foo Fighters, Green Day, Jay-Z, Leona Lewis, Shakira, Tokio Hotel and U2. The MTV Europe Music Awards will be hosted by Katy Perry. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    U2 Trumps Mariah, Kanye At Grammy Awards  Nov 1, 2009
    In another surprise, Green Day won record of the year for "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" from its 2004 release "American Idiot," which was named best rock album last year. Other multiple winners included Kelly Clarkson, who snared best female vocal performance for the massive crossover hit "Since U Been Gone" and best pop vocal album for "Breakaway" (RCA). (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)

    Ask the pilot  Nov 1, 2009
    (If you need additional proof, Wikipedia reports that Green Day vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong said of seeing the Replacements perform live after the release of "Pleased to Meet Me": "It changed my whole life."). This was around the same time that H. (Salon)

    Madonna gets animated at the Grammys - but it's U2's night  Nov 1, 2009
    Punk rockers Green Day won Record of the Year for their Boulevard of Broken Dreams. In another surprise, the winner of the US reality show American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, won two awards, for pop vocal album and female pop vocal performance, beating McCartney in the former category and Carey in the latter. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)

    Al Yankovic is still 'Weird'  Oct 31, 2009
    The parodies include the early hits -- the spoof "Eat It," the Madonna send-up "Like a Surgeon" (which was suggested by the Material Girl herself) -- on through recent entries such as the Green Day parody "Canadian Idiot" and Yankovic's biggest chart hit, 2006's "White & Nerdy," the latter a take-off of Chamillionaire's "Ridin'.". "It's certainly ironic considering that my genre is by and large the domain of one-hit wonders, and I've outlasted many of the artists that I've parodied over the... (CNN)

    Williams pulls out of MTV awards  Oct 31, 2009
    Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Leona Lewis, Shakira and Tokio Hotel are all expected to perform at the ceremony. Lady Gaga and Kings of Leon lead the nominations list with five nods apiece. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Kid Cudi Wants Green Day, Kings Of Leon On Cudder Collabo Album  Oct 30, 2009
    I don't want it to be, like, a Green Day song with me rapping over it," he said. "What I want to do is, have the triangle effect. Have Green Day involved and have them co-produce with someone like a Ratatat or my producers, do like a joint thing, and then we all create from the ground up. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    U2 to play at Brandenburg Gate  Oct 29, 2009
    Lady Gaga and Green Day lead the field with five nominations each, while U2 are in the running for best rock band. Pixie Lott has already been announced as the winner of best UK and Ireland act, and will compete for the best European act trophy with 21 artists from across the continent. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Death Cab For Cutie, Dead Weather To Perform At mtvU Woodie Awards  Oct 27, 2009
    Best Video nominees Mat 00004000 t and Kim will also perform at the show, which airs December 4 at 10 p.m. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    40 business stars under 40  Oct 24, 2009
    Which member is a fan of Green Day and an avid fencer. a) Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg. (CNN -- Tech)

    Creed Is Good  Oct 22, 2009
    It's like Green Day fronted by a 20-year-old Christian girl from Tennessee. Jonah Weiner | Oct. 6, 2009. (Slate)

    Another awesome moment for Paramore  Oct 18, 2009
    Once the band was back on good terms, crafting a more expansive sounding record, with noted producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day) at the helm, became the mandate ... They re a band that needs to develop each album like Green Day. (Boston Globe)

    U2 feat. the Black Eyed Peas  Oct 17, 2009
    Tour prepares to land in Glendale on Tuesday, has the time come for the 30-year-old quartet to pass the "best and biggest band" torch to a younger act such as Green Day, Coldplay or Radiohead ... 5 million copies of its latest CD, "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends," and Green Day's "American Idiot" has sold 5 million in North America since 2004 ... " In his new memoir, "Cornflakes With John Lennon or Tales From a Rock 'n' Roll Life," Hilburn places U2 in the rarefied company of Bob... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Madonna gets animated at the Grammys - but it's U2's night  Oct 15, 2009
    Punk rockers Green Day won Record of the Year for their Boulevard of Broken Dreams. In another surprise, the winner of the US reality show American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, won two awards, for pop vocal album and female pop vocal performance, beating McCartney in the former category and Carey in the latter. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)

    Swift, Jackson Lead AMA Nominations  Oct 15, 2009
    Green Day, Kings of Leon and Shinedown are up for favorite alternative rock act. The American Music Awards will be given out November 22 in Los Angeles and shown on ABC. You 00004000 can vote now at www. (13WMAZ.com, GA)

    Columnist: Tech age brings lots of pictures  Oct 15, 2009
    I first heard the decree from lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong when I caught Green Day on tour this past summer ... At the Green Day show, I realized that I could better appreciate the music without repeatedly pulling my bulky camera out of my jeans pocket every five minutes to catch yet another (blurry) shot of the band. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    '2009 American Music Awards' Nominees Announced  Oct 14, 2009
    Sasha Fierce Black Eyed Peas / The E.N.D. Michael Jackson / Number Ones SOUNDTRACKS Favorite Album Hannah Montana: The Movie Hannah Montana 3 Twilight Soundtrack ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC Favorite Artist Green Day Kings of Leon Shinedown ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC Favorite Artist Daughtry Jason Mraz Taylor Swift LATIN MUSIC Favorite Artist Aventura Luis Fonsi Wisin Y Yandel CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL Favorite Artist Jeremy Camp Brandon Heath Mary Mary ARTIST OF THE YEAR Alternative - KINGS OF LEON... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Pixie picked for MTV new act gong  Oct 13, 2009
    Artists confirmed to perform at the Europe Music Awards include Foo Fighters, Green Day, Leona Lewis and Shakira. Singer Katy Perry will return to host the event following her flamboyant appearance at the 2008 ceremony in Liverpool. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Lend Lease frees up Dome millions  Oct 10, 2009
    The Millennium Dome has been renamed the O2 Arena, and will host music acts such as Green Day, Beyonce and the Backstreet Boys this year. Under the deal, Lend Lease Europe, together with its joint venture partner Quintain Estates & Development plc, has sold its share in the Meridian Delta Dome joint venture to Trinity College Cambridge for 24 million. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Fall in Love With Paramore  Oct 7, 2009
    The record was produced by Rob Cavallo, who has helmed gloriously grandiose albums by Green Day and My Chemical Romance, and after some initial thrashing about in dark, cramped spaces ("Careful," "Ignorance"), Brand New Eyes breaks into a series of stadium-size vistas, full of cathartic rushes and sudden, dramatic plummets ... It's like Green Day fronted by a 20-year-old Christian girl from Tennessee. (Slate)

    Drake, Kings Of Leon, Kid Cudi Lead 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards Nominees  Oct 6, 2009
    Voting begins today for awards honoring the biggest acts in the college music scene (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Weezer Create Their Very Own Weezerville For New Video  Sep 30, 2009
    The clip for '(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To' features an idyllic town full of Weezer lookalikes. by James Montgomery, with reporting by Matt Elias. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    * Warner, YouTube close to music video deal: sources  Sep 30, 2009
    Warner Music Group Corp and YouTube are finalizing an agreement that would allow music videos from artists such as Madonna and Green Day to once again be featured on the popular Web site, according to sources close to the deal. The deal, which one source described as imminent, would resolve a dispute over licensing rights that caused Warner Music to pull music videos by its artists from Google Incs YouTube in December. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    '2009 MTV Video Music Awards' Performances Drive Music Sales  Sep 25, 2009
    Overall, all of the artists who performed at the 2009 VMAs saw significant sales increases starting on VMA weekend and continuing throughout the week, including Beyonce, who took to the stage with her megahit "Single Ladies," Green Day, who rocked the audience with "East Jesus Nowhere," JAY-Z, who closed out the show alongside Alicia Keys with "Empire State Of Mind," Lady Gaga, who brought "Paparazzi" to the Radio City Music Hall stage, Pink, who took "Sober" to great heights during the show,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Top 10 songs from the Disney girls  Sep 25, 2009
    Demi Lovato, "Don't Forget" - She really sells this epic glam-rock ballad with her choked-up vocals, cracking just enough to punctuate the pathos of the line "Did you forget that I was even alive? Did you forget everything we ever had?" She wrote it with the Jonas Brothers, one of whom has clearly been enjoying Green Day's latest work. But truthfully, this would have been among the more compelling anthems on "21st Century Breakdown." And I say that as a longtime Green Day fan. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Making musical sense of new rock opera ‘American Idiot’  Sep 24, 2009
    CHRISTOPHER POLK/GETTY IMAGESBillie Joe Armstrong of Green Day is also a collaborator on the new musical American Idiot premiering in California this fall ... For the two days of technical rehearsals, director Mayer and his team were stuck revising just three minutes of the show - an elaborate fantasy dance passage in the adaptation of the pop-punk band Green Day s Grammy-winning 2004 album of the same name ... Far more taxing to Mayer, whose Spring Awakening won eight 2007 Tony Awards,... (Boston Globe)

    U2 Trumps Mariah, Kanye At Grammy Awards  Sep 24, 2009
    In another surprise, Green Day won record of the year for "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" from its 2004 release "American Idiot," which was named best rock album last year. Other multiple winners included Kelly Clarkson, who snared best female vocal performance for the massive crossover hit "Since U Been Gone" and best pop vocal album for "Breakaway" (RCA). (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)

    20 fall albums we cant wait to hear  Sep 23, 2009
    Green Day producer Rob Cavallo was at the knobs to turn the guitar-angst up to 11. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Lady Gaga leads MTV Europe nominations  Sep 22, 2009
    Underlining the dominance of U.S. pop this year, rapper Eminem and punk rockers Green Day are shortlisted for three awards each. Confirmed to perform at the show, which takes place in Berlin on November 5, are Green Day, British singer Leona Lewis and German band Tokio Hotel, MTV said on Monday ... - Beyonce; Green Day; Kings of Leon; Lady Gaga; U2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    US artists lead MTV Europe awards  Sep 22, 2009
    Beyonce secured four nods including best female, while rapper Eminem and punk rockers Green Day each secured three nominations each ... German glam rockers Tokio Hotel are the only non-US artists to be nominated in the best group category alongside Black Eyed Peas, Green Day, Jonas Brothers and Kings of Leon ... Green Day, Leona Lewis and Tokio Hotel have all confirmed they will be performing on the night at Berlin's O2 World. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Theater review: 'American Idiot'  Sep 19, 2009
    The music of Green Day practically blasts the lid off Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre ... "American Idiot," adapted by Green Day frontman and lyricist Billie Joe Armstrong and director Michael Mayer from the band's multi-platinum 2004 album, doesn't deliver much in the way of character or story ... Green Day's lead vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong is listing his Upper Rockridge home for a cool $4. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Kermit Says He'd Never Crash VMA Stage: 'Frogs Don't Roll That Way'  Sep 19, 2009
    " So, does Miss Piggy have a guy or three that she would have liked to use to make Kermit jealous at the VMAs? "Green Day," he guessed. "For some reason, she's obsessed with that color. " This report is provided by Services: Popular Links: theFABlife: VH1Classic.com: 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Ashley Greene Talks Style With Jennifer Lopez, Green Day At The VMAs  Sep 17, 2009
    Twilight' actress also caught up with Leighton Meester and co-star Taylor Lautner as MTV News' fashion correspondent. " Next up, , who told her he was wearing a Calvin Klein suit and seemed pleased that she liked what he was wearing. "You are a fan. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Swift reaction at MTV Video Music Awards  Sep 15, 2009
    Green Day and Jay-Z also raised some heat with music instead of patter; the veteran punk band pulled the old trick of crowd-surfing during its live number, and the rap "mayor," as emcee Russell Brand called him, dueted with Alicia Keys in a display of utter confidence and skill. And Pink, who's become quite gifted at acrobatics after a couple of years of using them on tours, impressed by hitting all her notes while dangling from a trapeze. (FOX59, IN)

    Green Day, All-American Rejects Respond To Kanye West's VMA Tirade  Sep 15, 2009
    Kanye's always unpredictable,' Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong tells MTV News ... Kanye's always unpredictable," Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong told MTV News backstage. "But you can't be responsible for every dumb thing you say. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Lady Gaga, Diddy, Jay-Z Bring VMA Energy To Afterparties  Sep 15, 2009
    Green Day, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and others celebrate all night at New York hot spots. " border="0" vspace="5"/> Lady Gaga attends her VMA after party at Avenue in New York City on Sunday (Photo: Amy Sussman/ Getty Images ) NEW YORK How many have for Sunday night anyway? After keeping the audience at Radio City Music Hall and at home guessing what she was going to wear next on the VMA stage, the singer made one more costume change after the show and arrived at her Interscope Records party at... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    VMA Chaos, As Usual: Kanye Upset, Jackson Honored  Sep 15, 2009
    Rapper Booed For Stealing Mic. JAKE COYLE, AP Entertainment Writer. (Click2Houston, TX)

    'ASAP' rocks SL Oktoberfest  Sep 15, 2009
    During any given show you may hear songs from Bon Jovi, Robert Palmer, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Van Halen, Metallica, Green Day, Goo Goo Dolls, ZZ Top, Rick Springfield, Motley Crue, Ozzy, AC/DC, Duran Duran, Rolling Stones and many more. Storm Lake Pilot Tribune 2009. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)

    Opportunity rocks (1481)  Sep 15, 2009
    Rob Cavallo, a veteran studio wiz who has helmed hit albums for Green Day, My Chemical Romance and Kid Rock, produced the album, and Cook collaborated with a wealth of songwriting talent such as Soundgarden/Audioslave's Chris Cornell and Our Lady Peace front-man Raine Maida. Cook co-wrote three songs with Maida, including "Heroes," which is an homage to his family's support, and "Permanent," a song to his older brother Adam who had brain cancer. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)

    Cognac-swigging Kanye storms MTV stage; Grabs microphone...  Sep 15, 2009
    Best Rock video: Green Day - 21 guns ... Best cinematography: Green Day - 21 guns ... Best direction: Green Day - 21 guns. (The Drudge Report)

    Kanye West apologizes for Swift outburst at VMAs  Sep 15, 2009
    From left to right, Billy Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tre Cool of Green Day arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer). (Florida Times-Union)

    MTV Video Music Awards drama.  Sep 14, 2009
    Other celebrities who performed include the bootylicious Beyonce, rockin' band Green Day, and Pink, who incorporated an acrobatic show while singing Sober. Lady Gaga sans date, Kermit the Frog. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Michael Jackson rules at MTV awards  Sep 14, 2009
    " The awards extravaganza at Radio City Hall in New York saw Beyonce's "Single ladies" win the MTV award, known as a Moonman, for best video of the year. There were Moonmen for Britney Spears in pop video, Green Day in rock and Eminem for hip hop, while drama queen Lady Gaga, who changed costume several times during the show, was picked as best new artist. Teen country star Taylor Swift won best female video, but her acceptance speech was spoiled when rapper Kayne West crashed the stage and... (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Green Day Make 2009 VMAs All About Their Fans  Sep 14, 2009
    " Dirnt also said that he enjoyed playing around with Jack Black's giant battle ax while frontman Billie Joe Armstrong gave the acceptance speech for Best Rock Video.After chatting briefly, he hit the stage with his bandmates and made sure to slap hands with some fans before they were given the cue to go live. What followed is what you saw on the broadcast: Green Day storming into "East Jesus Nowhere. " As the behind-the-scenes video reveals, drummer Tre Cool was also integral in bringing the... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Janet's tribute  Sep 14, 2009
    Both superstars are expected to perform, along with Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Green Day and other acts. And the night won't just focus on music: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, the much fawned-over stars from the vampire film Twilight, will present clips from the movie's sequel, New Moon. (The Age, Australia)

    Fans In VMA Pit Go Wild For Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Green Day  Sep 14, 2009
    Fans In VMA Pit Go Wild For Lady Gaga 00004000 , Jay-Z, Green Day ... She reminded me of Madonna," said Mari Piccirillo from New York's Staten Island. Green Day brought the rock to the VMAs this year, with a hard-hitting performance filled with pyrotechnics and a salute to their fans, as they ended their set by demanding that everyone join them. Michael Piccirillo, also from Staten Island, was thrilled to join one of his favorite bands on the VMA stage. "Being up there with Green Day was the... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Taylor Swift Light Up 2009 VMAs  Sep 14, 2009
    " In addition to wins for VMA regulars like Beyonc?, Green Day and Eminem, a couple of future icons, Gaga and Taylor Swift, got their first Moonmen in a show that was as barely contained as host Russell Brand's raging libido.The night got off to a glittering start with the first shock of the evening, a . In a moving, nearly eight-minute speech, Madonna fondly recalled her first private meeting which Michael Jackson and the impact he had on her life and her reaction to . "In a desperate attempt... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    * PLANET POP  Sep 14, 2009
    The dance diva and singer of hits such as Just Dance and Poker Face rehearsed in secrecy, unlike many of the other performers lined up for the annual bash, including Beyonce, Jay-Z, Green Day, Taylor Swift, Muse and Pink ... Kanye West, Eminen and Coldplay garnered four nominations each, ahead of Green Day with three and Jay-Z with two. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    MTV News Rolls Out Red Carpet Coverage For 'VMAs Preshow'  Sep 14, 2009
    Beyonc, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Green Day, P. nk, Taylor Swift and Muse are confirmed to perform, while Katy Perry, Ne-Yo, Nelly Furtado, Chace Crawford, Leighton Meester and Miranda Cosgrove will serve as presenters. (Multichannel News)

    Jacko rules MTV Awards  Sep 14, 2009
    There were Moonmen for Britney Spears in pop video, Green Day in rock and Eminem for hip hop, while drama queen Lady Gaga, who changed costume several times during the show, was picked as best new artist ... Best Rock Video Green Day: '21 Guns. (iAfrica.com)

    Award Shows Hit Sour Notes At Times For Nets  Sep 13, 2009
    With a tribute to the late Michael Jackson on the docket ; Michael;s little sister ; along with performances from Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Green Day - the show is sure to be one of the most watched cable programs of the year. But as we;ve seen recently, live award shows can also cause some consternation for cable networks airing them and for networks that happen to have stars performing in such shows. (Multichannel News)

    Green Day Play Impromptu Concert During VMA Rehearsal  Sep 13, 2009
    It feels like a Green Day concert. " Of course, a bit later, he tried to downplay the whole thing. Green Day were here to rehearse, he reasoned, so that's what they did. But that was just modesty; this kind of thing rarely happens at rehearsals, where bands usually look like there are about a million places they'd rather be. Not Saturday, though. "That's what we're supposed to do, you know. (VHI.com -- Music News)

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