Bon Jovi Guitarist Richie Sambora Arrested for Suspicion of DUI Wed. March 26.2008 6:43 PM EDT
Bon Jovi lead guitarist Richie Sambora was arrested late Tuesday night (March 25) in Laguna Beach, Calif., on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Sambora, 49, was driving a black Hummer when police stopped the SUV for weaving across the center traffic line. Police said three females -- including two minors -- were in the vehicle at the time of his arrest. He voluntarily submitted to verbal and manual field sobriety tests, and he was later given a blood test. Sambora, a resident of Laguna Beach, was transported to the local jail and released approximately five hours later. A May 7 court date has been scheduled in the misdemeanor case. Sambora, who has publicly acknowledged his battle with alcohol, underwent treatment at a rehab center in Los Angeles last year. Blake Shelton to Host Video Special for CMT Music Awards Wed. March 26.2008 3:55 PM EDT Blake Shelton will host the 2008 CMT Music Awards Video of the Year special on April 5 at 11 p.m. ET/PT. He will be joined by Little Big Town and Gone Country's Julio Iglesias Jr., as well as a surprise appearance (via telephone) by Reba McEntire. The show gives viewers a closer look at the eight videos nominated for video of the year at the 2008 CMT Music Awards, which will be held in Nashville on April 14. Kenny Chesney Recruiting Unknown Singers for Big Star Contest Wed. March 26.2008 3:55 PM EDT Kenny Chesney has announced the Big Star competition for local bands to open his concerts during his 2008 Poets & Pirates tour. The grand prize winner will travel by tour bus to open a weekend of shows and will receive $25,000 and an opportunity to audition for record company executives at Sony BMG. Stadium shows will have a battle of bands the night prior to the concert, while arena and auditorium shows will have contests a few weeks before Chesney's concert. Montgomery Gentry's New CD Scheduled for June Wed. March 26.2008 3:55 PM EDT Montgomery Gentry will release their new album in June on Columbia Nashville. The first track from the project, "Back When I Knew It All," is No. 24 on Billboard's country airplay chart. The duo is currently in New Orleans for a photo shoot. "Man, we thought we knew it all back then, but it sure feels like we have it all now," Troy Gentry said. "Eddie [Montgomery] and I are thrilled that our single has gotten such a positive reaction so fast." Kay --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
