Time — (NEW YORK) — The punk trio Green Day, the short-lived British band The Smiths, “Lean on Me” singer Bill Withers and Sting are among the first-time nominees for enshrinement in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Six of the 15 nominees for the hall�... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Velvet Underground founding member Lou Reed, punk-pop band Green Day, industrial dance-rock group Nine Inch Nails and ‘80s Brit-pop group the Smiths are among the 15 pop music acts that appear on the final nominees ballot for Rock and Roll Hall of ... more info

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Brooklyn Vegan — Joan Jett at Riot Fest Chicago 2013 (more by Kirstie Shanley) The annual Little Kids Rock benefit gala (which Brian Wilson played last year) happens this year at NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom on October 23 and honors Joan Jett. Green Day's... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher Jawbreaker already reissued Bivouac (+ the Chesterfield King EP) in 2012 for its 20th anniversary, and now they'll be doing the same for 1994's classic Steve Albini-produced 24 Hour Revenge Therapy, as Property of Zack points out.... more info

NME — Dirnt will help bring 'Crickets' to life more info

Stereogum — A few weeks ago, we shared a new track from Maryland trio Lilac Daze off their upcoming EP, Sedated. “Fountain And Medicine” rocks a little bit more and hits a little harder than that one, distilling snotty brat-punk to a cool two minutes. Beside... more info

NME — 'Two And A Half Men' played a host of Green Day songs in Oakland, California more info

Stereogum — Indie-punk trio Lilac Daze dish up distinctly Weezer, the Cure and Green Day vibes. Since their December 2012 formation in Frederick, Maryland, Lilac Daze have self-released the Creatures Of Habit EP, the On Forgiving Myself EP, and several demos. No... more info

MTV.co.uk News — The couple who met on set of a Green Day video have gone their separate ways... more info