Rolling Stones
Central Press / Christopher Polk, Getty Images A biopic about Mick Jagger and Keith Richards called 'Exile on Main St.' is in the works, with the casting stage reportedly underway. Rumor has it that Harry Styles, one of the members of British boy band One Direction, is in the running to play the Rolling Stones' frontman in the project, which is being funded by Virgin's Richard Branson.
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Len Trievnor, Getty Images It's every young musician's dream to have a gold or platinum album hanging on their walls. For most people, it requires years of hard work and dedication, but for one lucky collector, it only takes $1,300. That's the going rate for an RIAA-certified triple platinum award that recently sold on eBay.
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Chris Jackson, Getty Images The Rolling Stones' 50th anniversary celebration may include a tour, but it won't include new music. At least, that's what guitarist Ronnie Wood revealed in a recent interview. Previously it was believed the band wouldn't be ready to tour until 2013.
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Express, Getty Images The sprawling double album is a dangerous undertaking in rock because the possibility for overload is too great. Even the biggest fans of, say, the Beatles or Bruce Springsteen will admit that 'The Beatles' or 'The River' could have been better as a single album with the fat trimmed. However, the Rolling Stones' 'Exile on Main Street,' which was released 40 years ago today, not only doesn't suffer from a lack of filler, but it's length is actually one of its selling points.
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Neilson Barnard, Getty Images Mick Jagger has been confirmed as the host for the season finale of 'Saturday Night Live,' closing the chapter on the storied sketch show's 37th season, according to ScreenCrush. Jagger has appeared on 'SNL' multiple times as the musical guest with the Rolling Stones, but this is his first foray as the host. The finale airs May 19.
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Scott Wintrow, Getty Images So far, the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones hasn't amounted to much — unless you count Ron Wood talking out of school about recording sessions and the rumored return of Bill Wyman to the band.
Whether or not former Stones guitarist Mick Taylor will be included in any real anniversary activities remains to be seen. But this much is certain: Right now, he has the most concert dates in 2012 of any living past or present Stone — a six-night run this month at the Iridium club in Manhattan.
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Len Trievnor Hulton Archive, Getty Images With an ominous mood set from the first notes, we know for certain that "the storm is threatening" on the Rolling Stones' haunting and powerful 'Gimme Shelter.' It's 'Apocalypse Now,' in just over four minutes.
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Stuart Wilson, Getty Images Once again news continues to swirl from the Rolling Stones' camp over whether or not they will record again. Last week, Ron Wood retracted his original retraction on the subject, with sources saying he was overheard telling somebody that he, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards would be going into the studio very soon. Now, there is talk that bassist Bill Wyman may return to the fold.
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MJ Kim, Getty Images So are the Rolling Stones making a new record or are they not? You may recall approximately three weeks ago, Stones guitarist Ron Wood went on the record as saying that he and his fellow Stones were going to be meeting up in the studio to "throw some ideas around" and "get the feel again."
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Evening Standard, Getty Images The story of the Rolling Stones' 1972 double-album 'Exile on Main Street' is almost as well-known as the incredible music contained within its grooves. But for those who aren't familiar with the details, Rolling Stone is reporting that Virgin Produced has purchased the film rights to 'Exile on Main Street: A Season in Hell,' Robert Greenfield's book about the recording of the album.
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