Detroit Free Press — After months of speculation, Van Halen announced on its website Monday that the band's 40th anniversary will be celebrated with a major tour in 2012 with founding singer David Lee Roth. more info

Topix — The rock band has posted a video on its website announcing that the first tickets will go on sale Jan. more info

The Newsroom — The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Sinead O'Connor ends marriage after 16 days, Matthew McConaughey proposes to girlfriend, and Van Halen unveils plans for a 2012 tour. more info

The Newsroom — Eighties rock icons team up to commemorate 40th anniversary of the founding of the band with 2012 tour. more info

Chorus.fm — *Van Halen* (http://www.van-halen.com/) will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year with an extensive tour. The first batch of tickets go on sale January 10. Watch a promo video in the replies. more info

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E! Online — Go ahead and jump, 'cause Van Halen is back! Guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, bassist Wolfgang Van Halen and singer David Lee Roth announced Monday... more info

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ContactMusic — Van Halen are going back on tour with original vocalist David Lee Roth The Jump rockers posted a video on their official website yesterday 26 12 11 which shows guitarist Eddie Van Halen brother Alex and son Wolfgang performing with David runni... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Veteran rockers Van Halen unveiled plans on Monday for a tour with original lead singer David Lee Roth returning to the stage. more info