Creed Hammering Out Reunion Details

As first tipped here last month, Creed is hammering out details for a lucrative 2009 reunion tour, sources tell Billboard. The Scott Stapp-led group, which was one of the top sellers of the past decade, has not performed since a rancorous split in June 2004.

Stapp promptly embarked on a solo career, while guitarist Mark Tremonti, drummer Scott Phillips and original bassist Brian Marshall formed Alter Bridge with vocalist Myles Kennedy and released two albums. The 2004 Wind-Up debut, “One Day Remains,” sold 496,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan; a 2006 follow-up for Universal, “Blackbird,” has moved 227,000.

However, Kennedy is rumored to be the top contender to replace Robert Plant for a tour with Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones. And following a recent USO tour performing for American servicemen oversees, Stapp is said to be in prime physical and mental condition.

As such, there are “significant dollars” on the table for a Creed trek, according to sources close to the situation, who say an official announcement could be imminent. A spokesperson for Wind-Up tells Billboard, “There have been some talks, but it would be premature to comment on them at this time.”

Creed has sold 26.1 million albums in the United States since 1997, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The group was also a significant touring presence, having grossed more than $70.3 million from 220 shows reported to Billboard Boxscore between Nov. 1997 and Dec. 2002.

Estranged Relative Arrested In Hudson Killings

Jennifer Hudson’s estranged brother-in-law has been arrested in Illinois in the deaths of the singer’s mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.

Authorities say 27-year-old William Balfour was arrested today (Dec. 1) at a prison where he was being held on a parole violation.

Chicago police spokeswoman Monique Bond says Balfour has been released to detectives and is awaiting formal charges.

The bodies of Hudson’s mother, Darnell Hudson Donerson, and brother, Jason Hudson, were discovered in October at the family home in Chicago. The body of the singer’s nephew Julian King was found three days later in a vehicle on the city’s West Side.

Police took Balfour into custody the same day the adults’ bodies were discovered.

Ludacris - Theater Of The Mind - Album Torrent

Kardinal Offishall feat Keri Hilson - Numba 1 (Tide Is High)

This is the second version, i’ve previously reviewed the first one with The Pussycat Dolls, and the track with the PCD is much better. Keri Hilson realy adds nothing to this version, and the PCD version is the one that should have been the one released as a single. The track is still decent, but that’s thanks to Kardianl Offishall. 7/10

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Ne-Yo - Mad

Consider this a lock to be Ne-Yo’s next bangin single. Lovin this track! 8/10

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The White Tie Affair - Candle (Sick and Tired)

Consider this a lock for the December Mix of the Month. Fantastic! 9/10

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Will.I.Am - It’s A New Day

Somebody’s pretty happy Barack Obama will be the next POTUS. 6/10

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The Cab - Bounce

Very interesting track, as are the lyrics “When you use your lips they better be on me.” Very unique style that i’m feelin. 8/10

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Miley Cyrus - Fly On The Wall

I have a tough time taking a 16 year old girl seriously. I’m sure this track will do well with young girls, but unlikely to grab many spins after that. 6/10

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Young Dre The Truth feat Good Charlotte - Workin

Pretty decent collaboration between these two artists. 7/10

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