Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith has launched a new podcast series called In Conversation, which will feature, according to Smith, "intimate conversations with some of the most inspirational musicians of all time." The inaugural podcast features a conversation with Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson.

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith has launched a new podcast series called In Conversation, which will feature, according to Smith, "intimate conversations with some of the most inspirational musicians of all time."

The inaugural podcast features a conversation with Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson. During the interview, the two grab dinner and discuss music and life.

Smith said of the interview: "I've been a Rush fan since high school. [Drummer] Neil [Peart] gets a lot of attention, as he should, but Al is under-appreciated, I think. He is as great a musician as he is to be around. I'm honored for him to be my first. He was gentle with me!"

MusicRadar.com published the first part of In Conversation: Chad Smith With Alex Lifeson this past Monday (May 13) and will publish additional installments once a week for three consecutive weeks.

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The kist of superstars slated to present at this year's Billboard Music Awards includes a host of musicians, actors and entertainers. Cee-Lo Green, Shania Twain, Miley Cyrus, and Kid Rock are among the confirmed presenters to be announced. The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will air at 8 p.m. EST Sunday on ABC, live from Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena.

The kist of superstars slated to present at this year's Billboard Music Awards includes a host of musicians, actors and entertainers. Cee-Lo Green, Shania Twain, Miley Cyrus, and Kid Rock are among the confirmed presenters to be announced.

They will join Celine Dion, Kelly Rowland, PSY, Carly Rae Jepsen, Ke$ha, Jennifer Nettles, LMFAO's Sky Blu, Alanis Morisette, Wiz Khalifa and Florida Georgia Line at the presenters podium.

Also slated to present are Hayden Panettiere (Nashville), Chloe Grace Moretz (Dark Shadows), Alyssa Milano, Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time), Gabriel Mann (Revenge), Stana Katic (Castle) and Emmy Rossum (Shameless).

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will air at 8 p.m. EST Sunday on ABC, live from Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena. Tracy Morgan will serve as the host.

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Mick Fleetwood says Fleetwood Mac often keep quiet about their sordid romantic past. Speaking with CBS, the drummer claims he rarely discusses his affair with Stevie Nicks. "The misconception is that we don't like each other. We do. We actually love each other. It's just the co-existing from time to time has been incredibly hard."

Mick Fleetwood says Fleetwood Mac often keep quiet about their sordid romantic past. Speaking with CBS, the drummer claims he rarely discusses his affair with Stevie Nicks.

"The misconception is that we don't like each other. We do. We actually love each other. It's just the co-existing from time to time has been incredibly hard. Stevie pretty much remained, even though we had a love affair."

"We managed to get through it - and that's not often spoken about. Obviously it's more pointed for Stevie and Lindsay; these are two people who fell in love with one another when they were 16 years old," he added.

The are now in the midst of a reunion tour, a decision Mick says took some time to make:

"We're not just a bunch of businessmen that decide to do this. When we do this, we have to be emotionally equipped to do it."

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