ContactMusic — Horror author Stephen King's new play collaboration with rocker John Mellencamp has a start date - it will open in Atlanta, Georgia next April (12). The odd couple has been working on Ghost Brothers of Darkland County for years,... more info

Topix — If you're going to see John Mellencamp at the Moody Theater on Saturday, be sure to get there early. more info

ContactMusic — Rap mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS has hinted he'd like to date JOHN MELLENCAMP's estranged wife ELAINE IRWIN - but not until her divorce comes through.Irwin separated from the veteran musician after 18 years of marriage last December (10) and the rocker is n... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — As hard as it was to see the White Stripes break up last week, we all know they're going to be reuniting in the near future.  It's harder when we truly lose someone forever. This week, lead guitarist for the epic 70s rock band Thin Lizzy passed awa... more info

ContactMusic — JOHN MELLENCAMP's estranged wife ELAINE IRWIN is refusing to let her divorce from the rocker get her down, insisting she is embracing the "change" in her life.The veteran musician announced in December (10) that he had separated from 41-year-old mode... more info

People.com — "There will be no war," says their longtime friend. "Elaine is a trouper, a doer" more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The lineup for the 2011 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will bring together international rock, pop, jazz, country headliners, including Robert Plant, Jeff Beck, Arcade Fire, Bon Jovi, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Sonny Rollins, it was ann... more info

ContactMusic — John Mellencamp has filed for divorce from his wife of 18 years.The veteran musician announced last month that he had separated from his supermodel wife Elaine - whom he married in 1992 - and has now initiated proceedings to make the split official.A... more info

People.com — The rocker and wife Elaine officially end their 19-year marriage more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — John Mellencamp has made his marriage split official by filing for divorce from his wife of 18 years. more info