Briefly: U2, 50 Cent, Cream, NOW! Vol. 17
U2 's forthcoming album, "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb," will be streaming in its entirety at MTV.com and VH1.com beginning on Nov. 16, a week before the set is scheduled to hit stores.
50 Cent 's attorney reportedly entered a not guilty plea on behalf of the rapper--who faces assault and battery charges--on Tuesday (11/9).
Prosecutors allege that 50 Cent jumped into the crowd after someone doused him with water during a May concert in Springfield, MA. Three women claimed they were injured in the ensuing melee.
Billboard.com reports that '60s supergroup Cream --guitarist/vocalist Eric Clapton , drummer Ginger Baker and bassist/vocalist Jack Bruce--plan to reunite for a week of shows at London's Albert Hall next year. The specifics haven't been unveiled.
The 17th volume of the "NOW That's What I Call Music!" hits-compilation series enters the U.S. album chart at No. 1 this week, with about 407,000 copies sold.
Entering The Billboard 200 chart at No. 2 this week is A Perfect Circle 's "Emotive," while Nelly's "Suit" climbs two slots to No. 3.
Usher's "Confessions" moves up two slots to No. 4, and Rod Stewart's "Stardust... The Great American Songbook" dips one rung to No. 5.
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U2 launches 360 Tour in Spain [July 2009]
Featured Photos: Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood, Oakland, CA - June 29, 2009 [July 2009]
New Releases, May 19: Eminem, Tori Amos, Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood [May 2009]
Featured Photos: Madcon at KIIS FM's Wango Tango, Irvine, CA - May 9, 2009 [May 2009]
LiveDaily Weekend Podcast: American Idols Live, Snoop Dogg, Keyshia Cole and more [April 2009]
Weekend Ticketing: Aerosmith & ZZ Top, U2, AC/DC, Keith Urban, John Legend [April 2009]
Pearl Jam moving forward with 'Backspacer'
Paul McCartney adds 'final' summer shows in Tulsa, Dallas
Sondre Lerche maps fall tour behind new album
Brandi Carlile follows 'Ghost' on fall trek
Living Colour steps through 'Doorway' on fall trek

