INDY'S WEEKLY ALTERNATIVE NEWSPAPER HIGHLIGHTING ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

National Scene 5/30/07

• The Police kicked off their reunion tour with a fan club-only gig in Vancouver. It is the start of their first tour together in 21 years.

• Lou Reed joined Bright Eyes on stage over the weekend at Bright Eyes’ NYC show.

• The Streets are nearing completion on their fourth LP.

• Green Day has recorded a rock version of the Simpsons’ theme song for use in The Simpsons’ movie this summer.

• Jack Bruce has stated that he, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton will play together this summer as Cream. No word on when or where.

• Marilyn Manson has covered Justin Timberlake’s “What Goes Around.”

• Eminem is reportedly in the studio working on a new album.

• Scott Stapp was arrested for throwing an Orangina bottle at his wife’s head.

• Ryan Adams won’t be playing guitar for a week or so. He was injured in a skateboarding accident.