So sad. R.I.P

NME has the info.

The Runaways is the new film about the all-girl band that scored a huge hit in the mid-1970?s with Cherry Bomb. The movie focuses on Joan Jett, played by Kristen Stewart, and singer Cherie Currie, played by Dakota Fanning. Fanning talked about how meeting the singer she was set to play really helped her develop the character.

'Well I think meeting Cherie and I saw her perform and I- before I filmed and I watched a lot of the live in Japan videos and worked on being able to sing her songs and just being the performer that she was.'

While Dakota did get to meet Currie as an adult, Fanning plays Cherie as a teenager in the flick. VH1 asked her if the age difference made it challenging when it came to her acting.

'For Cherie, I think a lot of her is the same. Like it comes out especially when they?re together as well. They like revert back to their relationship then and so that was really fun to watch.'

The Runaways rock theaters nationwide on April 9th

Julian Casablancas makes an appearance in the new The Lonely Island video for Boombox! He also performs guest vocals on the album. Watch the futuristic video here!

They play Verizon Wireless Amphiteatre on July 12th and all week long you can win tix on the Bad Ass 8 At Ocho!!

I'll even throw in tickets to see The Kings vs. Avalanche on march 22nd!

Lucky you. Make sure you're listening at 8pm all week long. ;)

It appears a new Kings of Leon album is on its way. Drummer Nathan Followill?s been Tweeting lately, saying he?s been working out in preparation for recording the follow-up to Only By The Night, and also mentioned the band was rehearsing recently. We?ll keep you posted on any and all details of their fifth studio album.

According to Billboard, Muse is set to rock this year?s SXSW. The trio is reportedly scheduled to play Stubb?s at the annual festival in Austin, Texas. The British act are allegedly performing on March 20th with Canadian act Metric opening. Last year, Metallica played the same showcase with Silversun Pickups as support.

Adam survived his recent cancer scare and now the Beasties are ready to unleash their new record, Hot Sauce Commitee Part 1 into the world!! So stoked! Read all about it here!

It seems Paramore is really enjoying their current tour in support of Brand New Eyes. Singer Hayley Williams recently blogged about their adventures in Japan, New Zealand and more, which include a vivid description of a man with tight pants, climbing trees, and swimming with her Blackberry. Paramore info can always be found at Paramore.net. Jealous!!