RIGHT NOW someone is recording an audition tape

Looks like Van Halen might be the subject of next year's Rock Star reality show, if indeed the show is renewed and if indeed we can trust MTV's reportage. This makes much more sense than the early rumors that Queen would be the band seeking a singer via a Mark Burnett production; as awesome as David Lee Roth-era Van Halen was, they were still nowhere as iconic as Queen. It would be folly to try to replace Freddie Mercury.

Maybe Ty will be back for the next Rock Star season. As much as I loathe him, anyone is better than Gary Cherone.

Update: Looks like this was a rumor after all. It appears that we should trust MTV about as much as Tina, Veronica and Rachel trust any bitch that crosses their path.