Van Halen, with original lead singer David Lee Roth once again behind the mic, provided a sneak peak into their reunion album and North American tour to a group of industry insiders in Hollywood. At an impromptu performance in New York in early January, Van Halen announced their return to the live stage with a 2012 North American tour. The legendary Southern California-based rock band begin their tour on February 18. The new record is Van Halen's first original studio album with singer David Lee Roth since the band's multi-platinum album "1984."
Soccer player-turned-fashion designer David Beckham unveiled his new underwear range for fashion retailer H&M in London on Wednesday (February 1). Fans waited outside for hours on one of the coldest days of the year in the British capital. The collection features underwear, vests, T-shirts and pajamas. Beckham, who also stars in the ads for the fashion line, joins his wife, former Spice Girl Victoria, in the fashion world.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at the 2012 Grammy Awards, joining Adele, Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj on the music show lineup. Springsteen announced last week the release of his new album, "Wrecking Ball," on March 6 and his first U.S. tour with the E Street Band since the death last June of saxophonist Clarence Clemons.
Lindsay Claiborn, Reuters.