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LINKIN PARK's 'Heavy' Co-Songwriter Thought News Of CHESTER BENNINGTON's Death Was 'A Joke'

American singer/songwriter Julia Michaels (pictured),who co-wrote LINKIN PARK's "Heavy" single, has revealed she thought reports of Chester Bennington's death were "a joke" at first. The 23-year-old from Santa Clarita, California, who began singing and writing songs at the young age of 12, became f...

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CHRIS JERICHO On CHESTER BENNINGTON, CHRIS CORNELL Suicides: 'Depression Is A True Disease'

In a brand new interview with Meltdown Of Detroit's WRIF radio station, FOZZY frontman and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho was asked for his opinion on the recent passings of LINKIN PARK's Chester Bennington and SOUNDGARDEN's Chris Cornell. He responded: "I didn't really have much of a connect...

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PAUL STANLEY Doesn't Know Why GENE SIMMONS Attempted To Trademark 'Horns' Hand Gesture

Paul Stanley says that he has no idea why Gene Simmons attempted to trademark the so-called "devil's horns" hand gesture. The KISS bassist/vocalist withdrew his application to trademark the symbol late last month — less than two weeks after filing with the federal copyright office. Most music fans s...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON's Wife Releases Statement: 'One Week Ago, I Lost My Soulmate'

Talinda Bennington, the widow of LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington, has released a statement, eight days after she lost her husband to suicide. "One week ago, I lost my soulmate and my children lost their hero-their Daddy," she wrote. "We had a fairytale life and now it has turned into some sick...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON Gets Special Memorabilia Case At Hard Rock Hotel In Las Vegas (Photo)

According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas is remembering Chester Bennington with a special memorabilia case on its property. The case includes a Ve'cel By Chester Bennington stage-worn shirt, which belonged to the singer and was gifted to Hard Rock Hotel from Bennin...

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ALICE COOPER: CHRIS CORNELL And CHESTER BENNINGTON 'Are The Last People I Would Ever Guess To Commit Suicide'

In a brand new interview with Mistress Carrie of the Worcester/Boston, Massachusetts radio station WAAF, legendary rocker Alice Cooper spoke about how the recent deaths of LINKIN PARK's Chester Bennington and SOUNDGARDEN's Chris Cornell are putting much-needed focus on the devastating consequences o...

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LINKIN PARK Hits Storm 'Hot Rock Songs' Chart Following CHESTER BENNINGTON's Death

According to Billboard.com, eleven LINKIN PARK songs have landed on the Billboard's Hot Rock Songs chart in the week since the passing of the band's lead singer, Chester Bennington. Included on the chart are three tracks each from 2000's "Hybrid Theory", 2003's "Meteora" and this year's "One More Li...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON: No Signs Of Drug Use In His Home At Time Of Suicide

According to TMZ, a preliminary investigation into Chester Bennington's suicide last week has turned up no apparent signs of drug use at the time of his death. Law enforcement say investigators found no illegal drugs or prescription drugs while searching the LINKIN PARK frontman's home following his...

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BUCKCHERRY Singer Calls CHESTER BENNINGTON's Suicide 'A Really Bad Decision'

In a brand new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd was asked for his opinion on the recent passing of LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington. He responded (hear audio below): "I did not know Chester. But people who commit suicide, it's a very sensiti...

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LINKIN PARK's 'Carpool Karaoke' Episode Was Filmed Six Days Before CHESTER BENNINGTON's Suicide

The "Carpool Karaoke" episode featuring LINKIN PARK — filmed less than a week before singer Chester Bennington's death on July 20 — is expected to air this fall. On July 14, LINKIN PARK shared a picture on Twitter with actor Ken Jeong for their episode of the TV spinoff of James Corden's "Late Late...

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LINKIN PARK Recordings Enter Midweek U.K. Charts Following CHESTER BENNINGTON's Death

According to Billboard.com, nine of LINKIN PARK's recordings have entered the U.K.'s midweek charts in the wake of frontman Chester Bennington's tragic death. The band's 2001 debut, "Hybrid Theory", is on target to re-enter the chart at No. 3, and their most recent album, "One More Light", has shot...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON Bought His Home Less Than Two Months Before Suicide

According to TMZ, Chester Bennington bought his new home just two months before he committed suicide there. The LINKIN PARK frontman paid $2.4 million for the Palos Verdes Estates home back in June. The five-bedroom, four-bathroom house is in an affluent part of Los Angeles County on the edge of the...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON 911 Call Released: 'He Killed Himself... He Hung Himself' (Audio)

TMZ has obtained audio of the 911 call made by a driver on the morning that LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington was found dead at his Southern California home. The police released the phone call made by the driver, who was apparently in Palos Verdes near Los Angeles on Thursday, July 20 to pick up...

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LINKIN PARK Releases Statement About CHESTER BENNINGTON's Death: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'

The suriviving members of LINKIN PARK have released the following statement regarding the passing of their lead singer, Chester Bennington: "Dear Chester, "Our hearts are broken. The shockwaves of grief and denial are still sweeping through our family as we come to grips with what has happened....

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DISTURBED Guitarist Is Disgusted By Negative And Disrespectful Comments About CHESTER BENNINGTON

DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan has slammed people who are making negative comments about Chester Bennington and his music following the death of the LINKIN PARK vocalist. Bennington's body was discovered Thursday morning (July 20) by an employee at the musician's Palos Verdes Estates home. The Los...