The Associated Press

Divorce documents show the lead singer of heavy metal band As I Lay Dying and the wife he allegedly tried to hire a hit man to kill had a mostly amicable split, and she expressed no fears for her safety.

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (AP) - The lead singer of Grammy-nominated heavy metal band As I Lay Dying was arrested Tuesday in Southern California as authorities said he tried to hire an undercover detective to kill his estranged wife. Tim Lambesis, 32, was arrested at a retail business in Oceanside, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said in a statement...

Steve Lawton, FilmMagic IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - A defamation lawsuit against Sammy Hagar filed by a former Playboy bunny who claims he fathered her child has been dismissed, and the former Van Halen frontman is pleased with the result, his attorney said Monday...

AP MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Members of the American rock band Aerosmith have arrived in Manila for their first ever concert in Southeast Asia. Lead vocalist Steven Tyler told journalists jostling for pictures Monday that "I can't wait to play, I can't believe you guys...

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jeff Hanneman, a founding member of Slayer whose career was irrevocably changed after a spider bite, has died. He was 49.

PATERSON, N.J. (AP) - Jon Bon Jovi, whose daughter suffered an apparent drug overdose last year, plans to join Gov. Chris Christie when he signs into law Thursday a good Samaritan bill intended to assure that a fear of prosecution doesn't get in the way of medical help for overdose victims...

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) - A New York businessman was sentenced Wednesday to three life terms in prison following his conviction on murder and conspiracy charges in the deaths of three men, including the brother-in-law of "Twisted Sister" lead singer Dee Snider...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Bassist Todd Harrell of the rock band 3 Doors Down has been charged with vehicular homicide by intoxication after an interstate crash claimed the life of another motorist in the Nashville area, police said.

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Guitarist Richie Sambora will not be performing with Bon Jovi during the current leg of the band's Because We Can tour. The band, on its website, cited "personal issues." The band says all shows will go on as scheduled...

NEW YORK (AP) - The maker of the Playtex brand has hired an unexpected spokesman for its new "Fresh and Sexy" intimate wipes: rocker Andrew W.K. The wipes, introduced in February, are designed for both men and women to use before and after sexual activity...