Chris Cornell Filling In For Robert Plant On Led Zeppelin Tour? That's News To Him

'I have not been approached to fill in for Robert Plant on the Zeppelin tour, but that isn't to say I won't be,' singer says.
By Chris Harris

<P>Former SoundgardenSoundgarden and AudioslaveAudioslave frontman Chris CornellChris Cornell has spoken out for the first time about rumors that he's been asked to fill in for Robert PlantRobert Plant on a proposed Led ZeppelinLed Zeppelin reunion tour. The trek would feature original guitarist Jimmy Page, original bassist John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham taking over on drums for his late father, John Bonham. </P><P> </P><P>Cornell has been mentioned &#8212; along with Foo FightersFoo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, former Van HalenVan Halen frontman Sammy HagarSammy Hagar, White StripesWhite Stripes mastermind Jack White and Alter BridgeAlter Bridge's Myles Kennedy &#8212; as a potential Plant fill-in. Plant has already said that he wouldn't take part in the tour. </P><P> </P><P></p><div style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;"> </P><P></div><p> </P><P> </P><P>"I have not been approached so far to fill in for Robert Plant on the upcoming Zeppelin tour, but that isn't to say I won't be," Cornell told MTV News. "I've heard that from about 200 people now, and it might be one of those situations where it's just an online rumor or it might be true. But if you see anyone from Led Zeppelin around, let me know. I think I should actually fill in for Jimmy Page on the Robert Plant/ Alison Krauss tour." </P><P> </P><P>Cornell's denial comes just a day after AerosmithAerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford confirmed reports that frontman Steven Tyler recently met with Zeppelin for an impromptu jam session. "They did it for fun," Whitford said during an appearance on the syndicated show "Todd N Tyler Radio Empire." "I actually think Jimmy wanted Steven to come over and play a little bit because I think he was trying to light a fire under Robert." </P><P> </P><P>Rumors of a Zeppelin reunion tour have abounded since the iconic band played a single reunion set last year at London's O2 Arena. Twisted SisterTwisted Sister frontman Dee Snider added fuel to the fire last month when he revealed that the group was thinking of touring, with or without Plant. </P><P> </P><P>According to Snider, the rest of the band told Plant, " 'We're all rehearsed, we're ready to go. Here's a gazillion dollars on the table. If you don't do it, we're going out with this kid [Myles Kennedy].' " </P><P> </P><P>"And he can sing the sh-- out of Zeppelin," Snider added. "They're going to hope that Robert, at the last minute, will go, 'OK,' and step in." </P><P> </P><P>In a recent interview, Jones told BBC Radio Devon that a new singer was being sought to take over for Plant. "We are trying out a couple of singers," he said. "We want to do it. It's sounding great, and we want to get on and get out there." </P><P> </P><P>But Jones insists that he, Page and Bonham aren't interested in finding a Plant clone. "It's got to be right," he said. "There's no point in just finding another Robert. You could get that out of a tribute band, but we don't want to be our own tribute band. There would be a record and a tour, but everyone has to be onboard." </P><P> </P><P>Of course, even if Zeppelin were to approach him, Cornell might be too busy to take over vocals for the band. His upcoming TimbalandTimbaland-produced solo LP, Scream, will be released within the next few months. Cornell told MTV News last month that some of his fans might consider <i>Scream</i> something of a departure, but he doesn't see it that way. </P><P> </P><P>"It makes me happy that there's this perception that I have a group of fans that I'm now sort of throwing a curve at and what their reaction will be," he said. "But I've been in this situation so many times already. When I put out [1999's] <i>Euphoria Morning,</i> my main goal was to create an album that sounded like nothing I'd done in Soundgarden, and I did that. I also had that with Temple of the Dog, where I showed up with songs that weren't necessarily riff-based. And then, of course, the pairing of me and members of Rage Against the MachineRage Against the Machine had everyone sort of speculating about what that would sound like. </P><P> </P><P>"It feels like I've done this so many times that when it's presented to me as being a departure, I feel that's a misconception," he added. "I feel like that's my theme at this point."</p>

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Michael Jackson Doctor Conrad Murray Files Appeal

Murray will represent himself as he contests involuntary manslaughter conviction for which he faces up to four years in state prison.
By Kara Warner

<P>As expected, Michael Jackson's former doctor Conrad Murray has filed an appeal to challenge his involuntary manslaughter conviction. </P><P> </P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Michael Jackson's Former Doctor Guilty Of Involuntary Manslaughter" id="vid:708788.id:1673923" width="240" height="211"></div><p> </P><P> </P><P>According to TMZ, Murray filed the petition in pro per, which means he has decided to forego hiring legal representation and represent himself. He reportedly listed "Men's Central Jail" and his booking number in the space on the appeal document where a lawyer would normally list a firm's name or contact information. </P><P> </P><P>TMZ also reported that although Murray seems to be without a lawyer, he is still in communication with Nareg Gourjian, one of the attorneys who represented him during his manslaughter trial. </P><P> </P><P>"This case presents a gold mine of issues for any appellate lawyer," Gourjian told TMZ. "Dr. Murray is confident that the Court of Appeal will vindicate him." </P><P> </P><P>Following the guilty verdict, Murray's lead defense lawyer Ed Chernoff told CNN, "What matters most right now is trying to keep Dr. Murray from taking up a prison cell in this community. That's what we're focusing on right now, and we'll deal with an appeal after that." </P><P> </P><P>Murray was sentenced to four years in jail Tuesday, but due to overcrowding, he's unlikely to serve his full term. </p>

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Rosie O'Donnell & Kids: Boatin' In Miami

It was boat ride day for Rosie O'Donnell and her family on Thursday (April 12). The comedienne and her fiancee Michelle Rounds were with Vivienne, 9, and Blake, 11, and their friends in Miami, Florida.

Rosie took photos while the kids docked the boat.

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'Cabin In The Woods' Is A 'Shiny Toy,' Joss Whedon Says

Writer/producer tells MTV News the horror thriller has an ' absurd integrity that appeals to us.'
By Kara Warner


Kristen Connolly in "The Cabin in the Woods"
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If you haven't yet heard the buzz surrounding the upcoming horror thriller "The Cabin in the Woods", than you must be avoiding Internet and television entirely. Everyone is talking about it, in a roundabout, non-spoilery way!

In a nutshell, the film mostly revolves around four friends who drive to a distant relative's cabin in order to spend a relaxing weekend away from their college campus. Unfortunately the group's goals are not at all met and a series of shocking and unbelievable things happen — to everyone.

When MTV News caught up with writer/producer Joss Whedon and director Drew Goddard, we asked them how in the heck they came up with the story and if any specific element or occurrence inspired the chaos that unfolds.

"It's actually kind of a dull tale because it did just pop into my head and then, of course, Drew was one of the first people I told about it," Whedon said. "We knew instantly that this was something that we wanted to do. We took a while before we actually sat down to write it. It was like a shiny toy that we played for a long time, the structure just seemed so right. It's very seldom that a movie occurs to you with the whole structure in place."

"Do you remember the moment when it popped into your head?" Goddard asked Whedon.

"I honestly don't remember a time I wasn't thinking about it. It's one of those things that seems so logical it feels like, 'Why hasn't this been done before?' It has this absurd integrity that appeals to us."

"The Cabin in the Woods" opens everywhere Friday, April 13.

Are you planning on seeing "The Cabin in the Woods"? Leave your comment below!

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Complete list of 2012 BRIT Award winners

2012 BRIT Awards

On Tuesday night (February 21), the 2012 BRIT Awards have named the year?s big winners during an exciting O2 Arena ceremony in London, England. Taking home the top prize of Best British album and a total of two trophies was Adele, while other big winners included the Coldplay as Best British group, Ed Sheernan as Best British Male/British Breakthrough Act and One Direction landing Best Single for their track titled "What Makes You Beautiful". With viewers being led through the crowning of category picks by host James Corden, fans were also treated to dazzling performances by the likes of Coldplay, Rihanna, Florence + The Machine, Bruno Mars, Adele and closing act Blur. Remembering the fallen music icons, the ceremony featured tributes to Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse (watch below) while Emeli Sande nabbed Critics' Choice honors. For a full rundown of the night's triumphs, the complete list of 2012 BRIT Award winners is as follows: British Male Solo Artist WINNER: Ed Sheeran James Blake James Morrison Noel Gallagher High Flying Birds Professor Green British Female Solo Artist WINNER: Adele Florence and the Machine Jessie J Kate Bush Laura Marling British Breakthrough Act Anna Calvi WINNER: Ed Sheeran Emeli Sande Jessie J The Vaccines British Group Arctic Monkeys Chase & Status WINNER: Coldplay Elbow Kasabian British Single Adele - Someone Like You Ed Sheeran - A Team Example - Changed the Way You Kiss Me Jessie J featuring VOB - Price Tag JLS featuring Dev - She Makes Me Wanna Military Wise/Gareth Malone - Wherever You Are Olly Murs featuring Rizzle Kicks - Heart Skips A Beat WINNER: One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful Pixie Lott - All About Tonight The Wanted - Glad you Came? Mastercard British Album of the Year WINNER: Adele - 21 Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto Ed Sheeran - +, Florence and the Machine - Ceremonials P J Harvey - Let England Shake International Male Solo Artist Aloe Blacc Bon Iver WINNER: Bruno Mars David Guetta Ryan Adams International Female Solo Artist Beyonce Bjork Feist Lady Gaga WINNER: Rihanna International Group Fleet Foxes WINNER: Foo Fighters Jay-Z and Kanye West Lady Antebellum Maroon 5 International Breakthrough Act Aloe Blacc Bon Iver Foster The People WINNER: Lana Del Rey Nicki Minaj British Producer Paul Epworth Flood Ethan Johns Outstanding Contribution Award - Blur Critics Choice Award - Emeli Sande [gallery=823]

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