It hasn’t been such a green, pristine day for Green Day, ever since Billie Joel Armstrong had a blowup at the iHeart Music Festival last month. The band’s long-time producer and Warner Bros. Records chairman Rob Cavallo has voiced his concerns about Armstrong’s rehab, and how it might impact their touring and promotional plans for the coming future. [MTV]
Midas isn’t the only one with a golden touch! Dawn Richard announces the release date for her debut album Goldenheart. The album was initially slated for October 16th, but has been pushed back to January 15th. What better way to start the new year than with a new album? [Rap-Up]
Dallas Austin has worked with some of the most notable artists during his tenure in the music industry, and with hard work sometimes comes great reward. Def Jam has announced that he is now the Senior Vice President of A&R at Island Records. [RapRadar]
Not to sound redundant, but celebrities sometimes have the weirdest eccentricities! Pop star Lady Gaga has reportedly purchased French singer Edith Piaf’s clothes, shoes, perfume bottles, letters and … toenail clippings? There’s also talk of buying the rights to Piaf’s first filmed performance and attaining nine of her songs. [Popcrush]
