Reports came out today that crazy great singer Amy Winehouse has been targeted by islamic extremist. Amy and Mark Ronson are both included in their hit list which were posted on the forum of the website Ummah.com.

These two were part of a “list of top Jews we they can target” which was posted on the forum.

The website has been used by terrorists in the past and so this threat should not be taken lightly according to officials.

NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) is the biggest convention for music gear geeks. This year’s show will be from January 15-18 and is always held at the Anaheim convention center.

If you have been attending the NAMM for a long time but have always been hesitating to buy anything, well this year might be different. Due to the ailing economy, hopefully we get to see some slashed prices on some older models. But what I am curious to see is more innovation on guitars and music technologies.

Check out NAMM for more information about the show.

Headbangers out there beware.

According to Dr. Andrew McIntosh, biomedical and injury expert at the University Of New South Wales, head banging might be the culprit behind neck and head related inijuries.

The doctors are suggesting fans to wear neck braces when head banging in order to protect their necks from injuries.

That would be quite a task doing head bangs while wearing braces. I think we should all stick to raising the roof.

NAMM and Making Music Magazine has teamed up to make a list of the top music gift picks for 2008 holiday season.

Top 10 Hot Holiday Gift Ideas for Musicians

1) Ovation iDea - MSRP: $859
It is the first and only guitar featuring a built-in MP3 recorder/player, allowing musicians to record music, for lessons or songwriting–ideal for guitarists of all ability and style.

2) Schecter Stiletto Studio-4 Bass - MSRP: $969
The EMG-Hz pickups and active 3-band tone circuitry provide bass players output for all situations.

3) Normandy Chrome Archtop Guitar - MSRP: $3,199
The first-to-market aluminum body electric guitars are a perfect holiday gift for experienced guitarists, and players who need a lighter body guitar.

4) Yamaha Clavinova CVP 40 - Starting at $3,995
Audio recorder feature of the Clavinova digital piano lets you record your performance directly to a USB storage device; you can also connect a microphone to record singing or other instruments.

5) Roland V-Drums Lite - MSRP: $999
Conveniently compact and stylish all-in-one electronic drum kit.

6) iKEY Plus - MSRP: $69
Records live audio to MP3 or WAV to a USB storage device in real time.

7) Numark TTi - MSRP: $449
Allows quick, easy connection to any mixer for instant playback from your iPod or vinyl records.

8 ) Roland FR-2 V-Accordion - MSRP: $7,000
Has the look and feel of a traditional accordion but all the advantages of digital control–enriched with a wide palette, from percussion to bass, organ, strings, etc., to provide wider tonal choice.

9) Hohner Bob Dylan Signature Harmonica - MSRP: $129
Premier harmonica designed by the legendary harpsmith Bob Dylan.

10) Peavey Vypyr 30 30W 1×12 Guitar Combo Amp - MSRP: $279
Technologically advanced and affordable guitar modeling amplifier.

The grammy winning singer is back in business with drugs and drinking again. Amy Winehouse has checked back to the hospital again for the second time in a month to be treated for a bad reaction to medications.  Her rep says she suffered a seizure after an allergic reaction and is still in the hospital undergoing tests and will stay there for more observations.

There is a one-day sale going on today at Amazon.com. You can get two Wireless guitars for the Wii for only $20 when you buy a Guitar hero Aerosmith or Guitar Hero World Tour. I think this is an awesome deal. Hurry before it runs out of stock. Just in time for Christmas too. Visit Amazon for more details on their one day deals.

A bus boy from Justin’s NYC BBQ restaurant Southern Comfort is suing the boybander regarding his wages. Felipe Ramales  claims that the restaurant has screwed him on tips and overtime pay. The restaurant says that all the allegations are bogus and that all staff receive well above minimum wage.

I didn’t even know that Justin owns a BBQ restaurant. I gues he’s really bringing sexy back–ribs.

Michael Jackson has finally given up the ownership of the Neverland ranch. The pop king’s 2,500 acre Santa Barbara estate is now owned by Sycamore Valley Ranch Company LLC.

The property has been in troubled waters in the past going into default of $24.5 million and facing foreclosure before being bailed out by Colony Capital LLC earlier this year.

The Neverland ranch has been called Sycamore Valley Ranch before M.J. bought it in 1988 and turned it into a mini amusement park.

Everything is not lost yet as Jackson is actually in partnership with the Sycamore Valley Ranch Company LLC so he is still part owner of the ranch.

A small study shows that listening to happy music, especially country, may help with your bloodflow, which results in a healthy heart.

In the study, 10 subjects were ask to choose their happy music and songs that can induce anxiety. Majority of the subjects chose country artists such as Hal Ketchum and Dwight Yoakam, to make themselves feel happy, as well as music from the “Footloose” soundtrack.

Participants chose hard rock bands such as System of a Down and Disturbed to induce feelings of anxiety.

On average, listening to the happy songs caused an increase in bloodflow due to the opening of the blood vessels caused by the release of endorphins or “happy chemicals” that are in the brain.

The study also shows that laughing can cause a 19 percent increase in the dilation of the blood vessel.

On the sad side, listening to somber music causes a 6 percent narrowing of the vessels.

So next time you’re in the record store, don’t forget to pick up a new Garth Brooks CD. It’s good for the heart!

Bruce Springstein is appearing in a news paper ad promoting the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, which is the state’s largest food bank. The ad is cleverly titled: “We Can’t Let This Bank Fail!” correlating the idea to our economic crisis which has been the reason of massive meltdowns of some major banks in the U.S. And according to the food bank, there is a 30 percent increase in those needing food caused by our failing economy.

Springstein has been a supporter of the food bank for 23 years. He has been known to have donated proceeds from his concerts as well as raising awareness and encouring other fans to donate food as well.

You can visit the New Jersy Food Bank for more information on how you can help.