The wait is finally over! Steve Wonders' long anticipated album "A Time To Love" is now available digitally at all major online music stores. The new album features 15 songs and includes "A Time To Love," (featuring India.Arie), "Your Love Cannot Be Moved," (featuring gospel star Kim Burrell), "Positivity," (featuring Wonder's daughter Aisha Morris), and a host of collaborations incl. Prince; Narada Michael Walden; Sir Paul McCartney, Hubert Laws; Mike Philips; En Vogue.  As performed on CNN, Stevie Wonder's song "Shelter In The Rain" will be release on October 4 , all net proceeds from the song will be going to Stevie's charity organization The Wonder Foundation for Hurricane Katrina. A Time To Love - In Stores Everywhere October 18.

New mother BRITNEY SPEARS was forced to evacuate her home as wildfires raged through the hills of Chatworth and Simi Valley near Los Angeles. Pop couple JESSICA SIMPSON and NICK LACHEY were also among those who evacuated, as well as HEATHER LOCKLEAR and her husband RICHIE SAMBORA, LISA MARIE PRESLEY and BEAU BRIDGES. The flames came dangerously close to the set of hit TV show 24; other homes threatened where those of WILL SMITH and wife JADA PINKETT SMITH, and CHARLIE SHEEN. Thanks to our men and women in Uniform who helped save homes and sanity.

If you are an inspiring musician and have what it takes to be an opening act for a signed band, here is your chance. Warner Music Artist TRAPT is offering un-signed bands the opportunity to open the show in 10 cities on their upcoming headlining tour. Head over to http://www.trapttour.com for more info. Make sure you have MP3 sound bites for your submission and good luck.

Ted Nugent told the NY Times that he decided to hold off to run for governor of his home state of Michigan until the 2010 election. "Michigan needs me — the pimps and whores and welfare brats need to be introduced to my crowbar", boasted Nugent who claims to have full support of current and former Republican governors including John Engler of Michigan,
George Pataki of New York, Mike Huckabee of Arkansas, and Rick Perry of Texas. Nugent recently shot a new reality show called "Wanted: Ted Or Alive" that will air on the Outdoor Life Network early next year.

Nickelback's new CD "ALL THE RIGHT REASONS" will be in stores October 4th. Their first single "Photograph" has already achieved #1 status in the Monitor and Mainstream radio charts. The boys are scheduled to perform"Photograph" live on the Jay Leno Show Oct 5th. Check your local listings. Further appearances are on Jimmy Kemmel Oct 7th; Live in the Musique Plus Studios Oct 11th and a performance in Houston on Oct 22nd with Audioslave for Buzzfest.

GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose told media in recent interview that the group's long-awaited new album, "Chinese Democracy" will finally be released early next year. According to Rose, GNR are also adding a new song on "The Da Vinci Code" movie soundtrack. The film is based on Dan Brown's controversial best-selling novel and is currently in production. This will be the band's first new music since "Oh My God" ("End of Days" Soundtrack). Their controversial "Greatest Hits" album, which was released in 2004, has sold over 2million copies in the US. GNR's original members suit Geffen Records alleging that the CD was released without their consent. Geffen officials countered that they released the album only because Rose delayed "Chinese Democracy", which has been in the works for over 10 years.

DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan is celebreting 40 years on the road with an upcoming album titled "Gillan's Inn". The Disc will be available on the new Dual Disc format; regular stereo CD on one side, DVD on the other. The songs recorded are remakes of PURPLE Hit such as "Smoke on the Water", 'Child In Time', 'Highway Star', etc. Guest musicians include Jeff Healey, Steve Morse, Joe Satriani, Tony Iommi, fellow DEEP PURPLE members Ian Paice (drums) and Roger Glover (bass), Jon Lord, Don Airey, Joe Satriani, Jeff Healey, Janick Gers, Michael Lee, Johnny Rzeznik, Robby Takac and Redd Volkeart. A January release is expected.

THE KILLERS are up and arms that their second album will be completely different from their critically acclaimed 2004 debut HOT FUSS. The Las Vegas group is positive that they can reproduce their debuts huge success but hope to evolve with the help of a new producer. Frontman BRANDON FLOWERS says, "We've already proven that we can write a perfect pop song, but I admire bands like TALKING HEADS for having hits that are still pop and rock, but out of the norm." The band has already written 12 new songs for their
recording start in January '06. Brandon is especially excited about "WHERE WHITE BOYS DANCE": "It's a pop song, but when you hear it, your feel sexy and dirty. Everybody's going to love it."

Subseven is Flicker Records newest alternative rock band. The five guys from southern Oklahoma
combine driven rhythms with a Christian band Gospel message. “I think it’s pretty common for Christian bands to try to get kids to accept Christ, and then that’s it. They move on and there isn't any follow-up .” This is not the case with Subseven who believe that
building personal relationships with your fans will provide the connection for rabid following to promote the concept of prospering spiritually, beyond an “instant” altar call. Check out their new EP on www.subseven.com.

Jerome Dillon, drummer for industrial rockers Nine Inch Nails was hospitalized for the second time during the band's current tour."Not exactly the way I wanted to start this tour," Dillon wrote. "Fatigue and exhaustion are to blame for what happened with me the other night. Incidentally, I did not experience 'chest pains'--but I did spend the night at the hospital for observation. I received a clean bill of health the next morning and could not get back on the bus fast enough." Dillon's condition has resulted in the postponement of NIN's today's Friday, 9/30 show in Oakland, CA, which will now take place Nov. 19. Tickets for the
original performance will be honored on the make-up date, according to organizers. Ticket-holders seeking a refund instead are asked to return their tickets to the place of purchase by Oct. 7.

Union Entertainment Group reports that Cinderella Frontman Tom Keiffer is currently putting the finishing touches on his first ever solo record. The album is yet untitled and is being shopped to various labels. The CD is due out this year. About time ... we'll keep you posted.

VH1 has announced the cast of the 6th Surreal Life season. Members will include seven celebrities such as CC Deville (Poison), Tawny Kitaen (David Coverdale's Ex-Wife), Andrea Lowell (Playboy TV), actress Alexis Arquette and George Jefferson of The Jeffersons. The new reality TV season will begin in January and surely will be full of surprises.

Apple Boss Steve Jobs was outraged during his opening speech at the Apple Expo in Paris, when he vowed to push against Record Companies to increase the cost of iTune downloads. "I think they are getting a little greedy", said Jobs, and continues "this can only increase piracy. The opposite from what we are trying to achieve by providing a cost effective way for consumers to hear their favorite tunes". Industry analyst Philip Leigh (U.S. market research firm Inside Digital Media), said record companies are getting smarter over their loss of control as online customers cherry-pick favorite hits. "A full CD might have only three or four popular songs," Leigh said. "Now that the consumer's able to buy each song individually, they don't have to buy the whole CD, and the labels are concerned that this will result in lower revenues." Although Apples iTunes contract is up for renewal, as long as Apple controls the market for music players and paid-for downloads, it is going to be very difficult for labels to avoid dealing with Steve Jobs and his 99 Cent philosophy.

Staind has announced a major headlining U.S. tour, named the “Fall Brawl.” In this cross-country tour the band will be joined by P.O.D. and Taproot, plus Texas rockers Flyleaf. The itinerary is slated to kick off November 11th in San Jose, California and run through mid-December. Prior to the kick-off of the “Fall Brawl,” Staind will play a string of dates across Canada, running from October 29th through November 6th, as well as shows in Seattle and Spokane. In addition, interspersed with the “Fall Brawl” shows, Staind will play several radio-sponsored events (dates TBA) as well as a couple of special headlining shows. For complete tour information & regular updates, go to www.fallbrawltour.com

8,000 fans in attendance of Andre Agassi's Grand Slam for Children gala were in for a treat Saturday night when Duran Duran performed during the benefit concert at the MGM in Las Vegas. Other celebrities entertaining the crowd were Celine Dion, Earth, Wind & Fire, Barbara Streisand, George Lopez, Glenn Frey, Mary J. Blige, Robin Williams and Usher. "I am overwhelmed by the tremendous support the Grand Slam for Children has received. It is gratifying to know that one hundred percent of the money we raised tonight will directly benefit children." More than $10.1 million were raised with the concert and special auctions that featured a 2006 CLS500 Mercedes Benz Coupe and a round of golf with Ray Romano and Brad Garrett.

Saliva have announced a headlining tour with Theory of a Deadman opening on select dates. Current dates are:

October 1st in Corpus Christi, TX @ Bayfest
October 8th in Boerne, TX @ Javeline Harley Davidson
October 9th in Mobile, AL @ Bayfest
October 11th in Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Cafe
October 12th in Hilton Head, SC @ Monkey Business
October 13th in Greenville, SC @ The Handlebar
October 14th in Huntsville, AL @ Sammy T's
October 15th in Nashville, TN @ City Hall
October 16th in Knoxville, TN @ Blue Cats
October 19th in Columbia Heights, MN @ Star Central
October 21st in Fargo, ND @ Playmakers Pavilion
October 23rd in Sioux Falls, SD @ Ramkota Exhibit Hall
October 29th in Tampa, FL @ Guavaween
October 31st in Tallahassee, FL @ Floyd's Music Store

The band caused some confusion after Guitarist Chris D'abaldo parted ways with the band, than announce his return just to quit again. The band is moving forward with their tour (see above) and a upcoming recording session this December. "We're looking forward to seeing our fans and can't wait to get back on the road and record our next project" is the official word from Saliva.

Kiss fans said to have had it with Hall of Fame officials after realizing that Kiss is yet again not part of the finalists for this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions, "We're sending in our forces." warned fans known as the KISS Army who tired of the lack of respect given to the '70s icon. "KISS has been America's number one gold-record-award-winning group of all time," says rally chairman Paul Carpenter. "Look at their impact on the music industry! Artists from Lenny Kravitz to Garth Brooks have said on record that
KISS were the most influential musicians in their lives. The fact that year after year the Hall has failed to place KISS on its list of finalists is not just an oversight but a disgrace." According to rally co-chair Joe Apple, KISS fans from all around the world are already making plans to converge on the Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland
on August 4, 2006 to tell the Hall and the world that KISS deserves a place of honor among the legends of rock & roll. "The KISS Army formed as a grassroots movement by a teenager in Indiana 30 years ago," says Apple. "We're going to mobilize the generations of KISS fans who have enlisted over the years to make this an event the entertainment world will never forget."

Destiny's Child's newest single, "Stand Up For Love," debuts today on radio (Oct 25th). This song is also the official World Children's Day Anthem at McDonald's to help raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities and children's causes around the world. "We have met many children and families who are assisted by the funds raised through World Children's Day. We really recorded this song for them and all of the people who stand up and help." The anthem will be featured on Destiny's Child's new Number One's album, which is also releases today.