ContactMusic — Rockers Good Charlotte are stepping away from the spotlight and taking a hiatus from the music industry to "just have fun". The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous hitmakers, fronted by twins Benji and Joel Madden, wrapped up a tour of Europe last mont... more info

NME — Maryland pop punkers are also putting out a free mixtape for fans more info

NME - The Video Blog — In our first V Festival video we chat to Benji and Joel from Good Charlotte at V Festival 2011 about the planking craze, their Australian fans, plans for their next album, and - on a more serious note - their first-hand experience of the Pukkelpop st... more info

NME — Band speak out after witnessing festival disaster more info

ContactMusic — Rocker and doting dad Joel Madden has opened up his family photo album for a new magazine feature, showing off snaps of his two children with wife Nicole Richie. The Good Charlotte frontman has shared cute shots of his daughter Harlow, three, and son... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Joel Madden has put his home in California up for rent for almost $6,000 (3,750) a month. The Good Charlotte star is offering home-seekers the chance to stay at the luxury four-bedroom, four-bathroom property in Glendale while he is on tour wi... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Justin Bieber's latest accessory isn't a pint-sized Disney star (been there, done that, jeez), but a pair of black plug earrings he's been spotted with all over town. We're going to go ahead and say that the plugs accentuate his feminine features -- ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — One Direction are apparently going down a more rock route for their debut LP, with reports suggesting they have teamed up with punk-pop producer, Matt Squire.According to The Sun, the boys - who... more info

Guardian Music — 1 February 1994: Number 46 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of rock musicThough Green Day had long-established underground credentials, their decision to sign to Reprise opened the doors of middle America to punk rock. Their major la... more info

DrivenFarOff — Eve 6, who recently signed to Fearless Records, will be entering the studio in June with legendary producer Don Gilmore (Pearl Jam, Dashboard Confessional, Good Charlotte, The All-American Rejects). The band will be recording their long-awaited four... more info