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Billie Joe Armstrong Compares Psy To Herpes, Is Kind Of A Jerk

Rayne — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:22:34 +0000

Did ya’ll hear about Billy Joe Armstrong comparing PSY to herpes? I mean, of course you did. Who didn’t, right? And PSY actually THANKED him. No, really. I’m sitting here like, “Way to use your powers of persuasion and Universe-given talent for the good of mankind. Wtf, Billy Joe?” As I was ranting about this [...]

Green Day Return to Stage for First Time Since Billie Joe Armstrong's Rehab Stint

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:00:15 +0000

Back in September, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong had an onstage meltdown during Green Day's set at the iHeartRadio concert in Las Vegas. Soon after, he entered rehab to battle alcohol and prescription drug addiction, forcing the band to cancel their remaining 2012 dates and to postpone their winter 2013 gigs.

Green Day's Mike Dirnt on Billie Joe Armstrong: 'I Gotta Support My Boy'

Chad Childers — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:00:35 +0000

Green Day are starting to get back on track after their fall of 2012 and early 2013 were derailed by frontman Billie Joe Armstrong's stint in rehab. Armstrong's troubles came to a head as their heavy promotional schedule took them to Las Vegas for a show last fall in which the frontman went on a guitar-smashing rant onstage. With the band preparing their return to touring, bassist Mike Dirnt addressed the past issues and their current state with Rolling Stone.

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Gives His First Post-Rehab Interview to Rolling Stone

Chad Childers — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:00:16 +0000

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is about to re-enter the music world with a spring tour and an appearance at Austin's South by Southwest on the schedule next month, but the rocker, fresh from a rehab stint, is now speaking about the issues that forced him to seek treatment and leave the touring life last fall.

Green Day's Bille Joe Armstrong Appears in Deleted 'This Is 40' Movie Scene

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:56:59 +0000

Although the spot was cut from the final version of the film during the editing process, Green Day frontman Bille Joe Armstrong played a cameo role as himself in the latest Judd Apatow film, ‘This is 40.’ While the clip doesn't appear on the big screen, fans can now check out the lost footage online, seen below.

Billie Joe Armstrong Is Selling Beach House

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:51:48 +0000

Got an extra couple million sitting around? Green Day‘s frontman Billie Joe Armstrong is selling his California beach home for $1.9 million. The recently prolific singer and guitarist — whose band will release the third album in their ambitious new trilogy next week — has been plagued with personal problems lately. He bought the property in [...]

Green Day's Mike Dirnt: We Had to Put Billie Joe Armstrong's Life in Front of Everything

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:30:09 +0000

In one of the more surprising moments of the year, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong recently entered rehab for substance abuse problems, and now Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt has just addressed the issue in greater detail. After slinging curses at the iHeart Radio festival organizers, Armstrong smashed his guitar and left the stage. At [...]

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Seeking Treatment for Substance Abuse

Chad Childers — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:46:06 +0000

Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong is seeking treatment for substance abuse following his meltdown onstage at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas.

Green Day Frontman Unleashes Profanity-Laced Tirade at iHeartRadio Fest

Chad Childers — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:50:08 +0000

For those wondering if Green Day had mellowed out in their older years, we present Billie Joe Armstrong‘s f-bomb filled tirade at the Las Vegas-based iHeartRadio Music Festival. The group played a seven-song set, but the final track ‘Basket Case’ was cut short when Armstrong noticed a clock that was telling them how much time [...]

Green Day Unveil Details of Billie Joe Armstrong's Recent Hospitalization

Jeff Giles — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 22:00:39 +0000

It’s been a whirlwind few days for the members of Green Day, who have gone from Italy — where they saw frontman Billie Joe Armstrong admitted to the hospital — to Los Angeles, where they’re prepping for their appearance on the MTV Video Music Awards tonight (Sept. 6).

Green Day Playing MTV VMAs, Despite Billie Joe Armstrong's Health Scare

Jeff Giles — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:00:18 +0000

We still don’t know what sent Green Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong to the hospital on Sunday (Sept. 2), forcing the band to cancel a concert in Bologna, Italy, but we do know it won’t keep him from performing at the VMAs this Thursday.

Green Day Cancel Italy Gig After Billie Joe Armstrong is Hospitalized

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:00:14 +0000

Green Day were scheduled to play a show in Bologna, Italy tonight (September 2) but were forced to cancel after frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was hospitalized. Although Armstrong’s cause of illness was not disclosed, drummer Tre Cool and bassist Mike Dirnt posted the video below delivering a personal message to fans. The forty second clip [...]

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Joins 'The Voice' as Mentor

Jeff Giles — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 18:07:27 +0000

Because writing and recording a triple-album set — and then touring behind it — apparently isn’t enough to keep him busy, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has joined NBC’s reality singing competition series ‘The Voice’ as a mentor. The show’s Twitter account broke the news on Thursday night (July 26), tweeting, “Welcome Billie Joe [...]

Green Day's New Live Album

WQBK — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:26:08 +0000

Today Green Day’s new live album, Awesome as F**k hits stores. What does Billie Joe Armstrong think? The CD/DVD features songs from their newer albums like 21st Century Breakdown and American Idiot, but also concert versions of the classics. Tracklist: 1. 21st Century Breakdown 2. Know Your Enemy 3. East Jesus Nowhere 4. Holiday 5. ¡Viva La [...]