Idolator — In a move that's part and parcel with the continued "verticalization" of the music industry, the Ticketmaster is buying a controlling interest in Irving Azoff's Frontline Management, which counts Christina Aguilera, The Eagles, Neil Diamond, and, oh ... more info

Idolator — Last week, I talked to the artificial "intelligence" program Elbot about the impending release of Chinese Democracy, hoping to glean some simple answers about a universe in which Axl Rose actually completed his epic monstrosity. The answers I got we... more info

Chorus.fm — Stream a new *Guns 'n Roses* (http://www.imeem.com/gunsnroses/music/ZDPzX2B2/guns_n_roses_chinese_democracy) song here (http://www.imeem.com/gunsnroses/music/ZDPzX2B2/guns_n_roses_chinese_democracy). Submitted by Snails more info

Pitchfork — Photo by George ChinIt's all (officially) happening: Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy is totally set to come out next month, and we've got all the proper confirmation and everything. The title track hit radio this week, and the album itself-- as a CD... more info

Idolator — So the plan for you to get your free Dr Pepper in honor of Axl Rose finally getting Chinese Democracy to stores has been revealed, and, as expected, it involves you visiting the soda's official site, registering your name and address, waiting for a c... more info

The Newsroom — William Shatner is angry with Star Trek co-star George Takei; Guns 'N Roses release new album after 17 years; Cause of Travis Barker plane crash determined. (Oct. 23) more info

Wired - Listening Post — Earlier this year, soda manufacturer Dr Pepper promised to give one of its soft drinks to everyone in America if Guns N' Roses managed to release its long-awaited Chinese Democracy album before the end of 2008. Anyone in the country... more info

Wired - Listening Post — Ticketmaster has acquired a majority share in Front Line Management, a major largest artist management company that shepards the careers of Aerosmith, Christina Aguilera, Jimmy Buffett, Guns N' Roses and several other high profile acts. Front Line CE... more info

BBC News - UK — The long awaited Chinese Democracy will finally be released on 24 November. more info

Yahoo! Music UK — Press Assoc. - Guns N' Roses' comeback album Chinese Democracy is finally ready for release, after a 17-year wait for fans. more info