All posts containing the tag: "Van Halen"
Posted Jul 8th 2008 6:49PM by TMZ Staff
Van Halen won't have to call Sammy Hagar back quite yet!
Diamond David Lee Roth was reportedly pulled over for speeding in Ontario, Canada last month when officers noticed the rocker was having a medical emergency -- Roth was suffering from a severe allergic reaction to nuts.
An ambulance was called and Roth, a paramedic himself, was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated and released. The officers are being credited with saving Roth's life.
Calls to Roth's reps have not been returned.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Nurse!
Tags: David Lee Roth, DavidLeeRoth, Van Halen, VanHalen
Posted Mar 2nd 2008 5:57PM by TMZ Staff
Sources tell TMZ the Van Halen tour has just been canceled!
We're told arrangements are being made right now to cancel hotel stays for the tour -- which was scheduled to continue through April 19th. Sources tell us the reason for the cancellation is Eddie -- that he is having "issues."
The last three shows had already been canceled. There have been reports that Eddie was out of it during concerts -- and video of recent performances in which his guitar playing was atrocious.
Reps could not be reached for comment.
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Tags: eddie van halen, EddieVanHalen, van halen, VanHalen
Posted Aug 13th 2007 6:10PM by TMZ Staff
With Van Halen announcing plans for a reunion tour, what better time to ask David Lee Roth for his opinion on Lindsay Lohan? Well, as good a time as any, really.
The band will kick off its tour in Charlotte on September 27, but they were at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles today to make the big announcement. When our photog was able to catch up with Diamond Dave as he made his way into the elevator after the press conference, we posed the Lindsay question to him. Roth had a simple answer: "Take two aspirin and give me a call in the morning."
Wait, is that supposed to help her?
Filed under: Music, Lindsay Lohan
Tags: david lee roth, DavidLeeRoth, lindsay lohan, LindsayLohan, van halen, VanHalen
Posted Mar 31st 2007 2:58AM by TMZ Staff
The cancellation of the Van Halen reunion was a disappointment to fans everywhere, but they can still get their Van Halen fix, thanks to Guitar Hero 2 on the Xbox 360!
For those who haven't heard of this groundbreaking game, players use a guitar as the controller and rock along to their favorite songs. The Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero 2 allows you to rock-out to over 70 intense tracks, including songs by Wolfmother, Pearl Jam, Dick Dale, Suicidal Tendencies and Guns n' Roses.
Launching on Tuesday, the Xbox 360 version of the wildly popular guitar-playing video game has graphics optimized for the Xbox 360, and it will allow players to download new tracks, new guitars and new characters using the Xbox Live Marketplace. You even get an updated guitar controller, the X-Plorer, based on the famous Gibson guitar.
With the Guitar Hero 2's cooperative mode, you can even recreate your own Van Halen concerts. Just choose Van Halen's version of "You Got Me," and plug in two guitars -- players can choose to play lead guitar, bass guitar or rhythm. Become the ultimate father/son rock combo like Eddie and Wolfgang Van Halen, or use the Face-Off mode to battle your guitar-wielding foe in the ultimate shredfest!
Now all you need is an egomaniacal frontman to pull off some karate kicks.
Filed under: Music, Celebritoyz
Tags: gadget, guitar, guitar hero 2, GuitarHero2, red octane, RedOctane, van halen, VanHalen, video games, VideoGames, xbox 360, Xbox360
Posted Mar 10th 2007 3:01AM by TMZ Staff
At the movies this weekend, it's all about 300 Spartans preparing for glory, but for the Z List, it's all about five celebrities who should be sorry.
Ann Coulter: The blonde bombshell of right wing punditry was officially inducted into the exclusive boys club of Michael Richards, Mel Gibson and Isaiah Washington, as major fallout continued to build in the wake of her derogatory description of Democratic Presidential candidate John Edwards. A number of newspapers have dropped her column, she's lost a bunch of website sponsors, and all of a sudden, perhaps for the first time, even her fans are looking past the long legs and long locks. Hasn't Coulter learned anything from Hollywood's terrible trio? You don't deem it a "schoolyard taunt;" you apologize, as quickly and as contritely as you can.
Click here... it's not over yet
Filed under: The Z List
Tags: 300 spartans, 300Spartans, ann coulter, AnnCoulter, beatles, cabo wabo, CaboWabo, courtney love, CourtneyLove, david lee roth, DavidLeeRoth, john edwards, JohnEdwards, kim kardashian, KimKardashian, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, MJ, O.J., Ray-j, rehab, sex tape, SexTape, the beatles, TheBeatles, TMZ, van halen, VanHalen
Posted Feb 2nd 2007 5:25PM by TMZ Staff
Break out your spandex pants, start practicing your karate kicks; David Lee Roth is officially returning as the front man for Van Halen.
Founding band member Eddie Van Halen made the first official announcement to TMZ, saying "It feels like a whole new beginning to be back with Dave and to be playing with my brother and my son. We look forward to going on tour."
Roth, an original member of Van Halen, quit the group in 1985. He rejoined the band briefly in 1996, only to quit again a few months later. Roth hasn't performed live with the group since 1984.
As TMZ first reported, Eddie's son, Wolfgang Van Halen, will be playing bass with the supergroup on their upcoming tour. According to the band's rep, Janie Liszewski, the tour will cover most major U.S. cities, including L.A. and New York.
Filed under: Music
Tags: david lee roth, DavidLeeRoth, van halen, VanHalen
Posted Dec 28th 2006 11:51AM by TMZ Staff
TMZ caught up with David Lee Roth in Manhattan last night, and he warned that a potential Van Halen reunion could result in a NASCAR-style wreck. Or a "Jerry Springer"-like brawl. Or even a "Knots Landing"-esque bitchfight!
Diamond Dave, looking dapper and well-coifed outside of Marquee, said that he's excited that Van Halen was nominated for a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but wondered whether the band would spontaneously combust if they reunited. For months, the band has hinted at a reunion, but Roth admitted in May that he hasn't spoken to guitarist Eddie Van Halen for almost two years.
"A Van Halen reunion is a lot like NASCAR -- are you there to see the winner or the crash?" mused Dave. "In this aspect, we're a lot closer to "Jerry Springer" meets "Knots Landing, which, to me, sells T-shirts." And probably tickets too.
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Music
Tags: David Lee Roth, DavidLeeRoth, Van Halen, VanHalen
Posted Nov 2nd 2006 6:05PM by TMZ Staff
Van Halen has finally found its new bassist -- and it looks like the rock gods are keeping the band a family affair.
TMZ is first to confirm that Van Halen has hired 15-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen -- the son of guitarist Eddie Van Halen and estranged wife Valerie Bertinelli, and nephew of drummer Alex Van Halen -- as the new bassist for the band.
Wolfgang replaces longtime bassist Michael Anthony, who left the band earlier this year. Eddie Van Halen's spokesperson Janie Liszewski tells TMZ that Wolfgang, known as "Wolfie," has already joined his dad and uncle for rehearsals in the studio for a 2007 summer tour. Wolfie played dates with his father during the band's 2004 tour, and the song "316" on 1991's "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge," was named for Wolfie's birth date that same year.
The band is still without a lead singer, despite rumors that David Lee Roth might rejoin.
Filed under: Music, Kids
Tags: Eddie Van halen, EddieVanHalen, Van Halen, VanHalen, Wolfgang Van Halen, WolfgangVanHalen
Posted Sep 11th 2006 3:00PM by TMZ Staff
Ok, we've been through many of these Van Halen reunion rumor cycles over the years. And, I'm sure we're still aways off from this actually happening, if it ever does, but last Friday Eddie Van Halen at least opened to the door slightly to once again sharing the stage with David Lee Roth.
Eddie called in to the Howard Stern Show last Friday and Howard pressed him about the possibility of a Van Halen reunion. In addition to announcing he was now cancer free, Eddie said he was open to playing again with Roth. No specific plans were mentioned, but now that it's out there I fully expect David Lee to be making a pitch to his old pal.
Van Halen also told Stern that his next music project will be recording with his son Wolfgang and brother Alex Van Halen (drums). Will Wolfgang be doing vocals? I'm willing to bet it won't be Alex or Eddie. Enter Diamond Dave? However, if Roth does make his way back on stage with the Van Halen brothers, it may not be a complete reunion. Eddie is apparently not happy with bassist Micheal Anthony for touring with that other former VH lead singer, Sammy Hagar. Speaking with Stern, Eddie dismissed their "Other Half" project as merely a cover band. Anthony is not only a top tier bass player, but his harmonizing abilities added important dimensions to many VH tunes. VH without Anthony would be lacking. However, Eddie's son just happens to be a bass player...so will it be Wolfie and David Lee rounding out the next version of Van Halen? We'll have to wait and see...
Filed under: Music, Sound Bytes
Tags: David Lee Roth, DavidLeeRoth, Eddie Van Halen, EddieVanHalen, Van Halen, VanHalen
Posted Jul 13th 2006 7:15PM by TMZ Staff
4) The Goo Goo Dolls Have Just GOTTA KNOW: Why don't Van Halen and David Lee Roth get over it and put Van Halen back together?
It seems as though David Lee Roth has let go of any ill feelings he may have been holding against his former band mates. TMZ's Jeff Davidson reports that Roth was pleading to do a reunion tour with Van Halen. Unfortunately, Van Halen didn't feel the same. As for Van Halen -- according to their spokesman -- they're just wondering why the Goo Goo Dolls and George Tutuska (their original drummer) can't "get over it" and get him back in their band. Hmph! To see the question asked straight from The Goo Goo Dolls themselves, click here!
5) Erin Has Just GOTTA KNOW: I saw on "106 & Park" that The Game was engaged to an actress who played in "Road Trip" and "Remember the Titans," but I can't remember her name. Who is she?
Marriage may be the next topic for The Game (Jayceon Taylor) to rap about.... well maybe not, but he has announced his engagement with actress Valeisha Butterfield. Taylor gave his bride-to-be a 19-carat engagement ring and the two chose March 22 of next year as the date to officially seal their future together. Butterfield, who has had played in "Road Trip" and "Remember the Titans," said she was "just as surprised as everybody was." For more marriage proposals, take a look here!
6) Jen Has Just GOTTA KNOW: Is 'N SYNC still a band?
The pop band 'N SYNC has been on hiatus since 2002 after the release of their album "Celebrity." Although it seems as if they have called it quits, no official "they aren't together" has been released. Since their break, two members have come out with projects. Justin Timberlake just released the single "SexyBack" on July 7 (off his second solo venture), while JC Chasez is also in studio recording his second album, which can be expected late summer/early fall of this year. Lance Bass became a cosmonaut, however a trip way up north has yet to be accomplished due to financing. He is, however, focusing on his film production company Bacon & Eggs. Joey Fatone has tried his hand out at acting and has appeared in such flicks as "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and "The Cooler." And Chris Kirkpatrick has been recording with his other band Nigels 11. For more boy band break-ups, read this.
I Just GOTTA KNOW!
Filed under: Music, Features, I Just Gotta Know!
Tags: 'N SYNC, 'nSync, boy band, BoyBand, Chris Kirkpatrick, ChrisKirkpatrick, David Lee Roth, DavidLeeRoth, I Just GOTTA KNOW, IJustGottaKnow, Jayceon Taylor, JayceonTaylor, JC Chasez, JcChasez, Joey Fatone, JoeyFatone, Justin Timberlake, JustinTimberlake, Lance Bass, LanceBass, marriage proposal, MarriageProposal, The Game, The Goo Goo Dolls, TheGame, TheGooGooDolls, Valeisha Butterfield, ValeishaButterfield, Van Halen, VanHalen
Posted May 30th 2006 2:34PM by TMZ Staff
Valerie Bertinelli vs.
Eddie Van Halen
THE MARRIAGE: April 11, 1981
THE SPLIT: Valerie filed December 6, 2005
THE CHILDREN: Wolfgang Van Halen born March 16, 1991
Johnathan Schaech vs.
Christina Applegate
THE MARRIAGE: October 21, 2001
THE SPLIT: Johnathan filed December 5, 2005
THE CHILDREN: None
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Mike Myers vs.
Robin Ruzan
THE MARRIAGE: May 1993
THE SPLIT: Filed December 23, 2005
THE CHILDREN: None
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David Hasselhoff vs.
Pamela Hasselhoff
THE MARRIAGE: December 9, 1989
THE SPLIT: David filed January 12, 2006
THE CHILDREN: Taylor Ann Hasselhoff born May 5, 1990 and Hayley Hasselhoff born August 26, 1992
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Kenneth Edmonds (BabyFace) vs.
Tracey Edmonds
THE MARRIAGE: September 5, 1992
THE SPLIT: Tracey filed January 3, 2006
THE CHILDREN: Brandon Edmonds born August 28, 1996 and Dylan Edmonds born March 26, 2001
Celebrity Divorces:
Matt LeBlanc, Hilary Swank
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Break-Ups
Tags: christina applegate, ChristinaApplegate, davis hasselhoff, DavisHasselhoff, johnathon schaech, JohnathonSchaech, kenneth edmonds, KennethEdmonds, mike myers, MikeMyers, valerie bertinelli, ValerieBertinelli, van halen, VanHalen
Posted Feb 13th 2006 3:45PM by TMZ Staff
Will Van Halen be the next band to find a new lead singer on 'Rock Star: The Series'? The band's spokesperson "vehemently" denies it.
Earlier, Larry Solters, a high-powered Hollywood publicist who reps Van Halen, told TMZ, "I'm not denying it. I'm not going to answer any questions about it." Today, Solters contacted TMZ and said in no way was he confirming the rumor that Van Halen was headed for 'Rock Star.'
Last year, the band INXS used 'Rock Star' to find a new lead singer. J.D. Fortune won the competition, and the band is now making a comeback with a hit new album and a sold-out tour.
As for Van Halen, the group has had three lead singers since it hit the scene back in 1978: David Lee Roth, who left the band in 1985, Sammy Hagar, who split in 1996, and Gary Cherone, who recorded just one album and toured with the band in 1998.
The next season of 'Rock Star,' produced by Mark Burnett for CBS, is scheduled to air during the summer. Neither Burnett nor CBS would comment on the Van Halen buzz.
Related links
Official 'Rock Star: The Series' website
Artist spotlight
Van Halen
Filed under: TV, Music, The Biz
Tags: CBS, INXS, Rock Star, RockStar, Sammy Hagar, SammyHagar, Van Halen, VanHalen
