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The Red Hot Chili Peppers are finally going to be inducted to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by…Chris Rock???

The comedian, who has been a longtime friend and fan of the band, will be presenting the guys with the honor at the ceremony on April 12!

Congratz!!!

We’re actually surprised RHCP haven’t ALREADY been added to the list of Hall of Fame-rs!

Other inductees this year include

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Although Journey has yet to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, ex-lead singer Steve Perry doesn't seem to miffed by what many would consider to be a huge snub, and explains:

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Respect!

Aretha Franklin may have already been honored by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but come this fall, she'll be honored in their American Music Master series.

The weeklong celebration will kick off

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Tasty!

Last week, Lady GaGa's meat turned jerky dress went on display at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and we gotta say it looks pretty good for a 9 month old piece of meat.

Check out the preserved piece of fashion history in the clip (above)!

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If you've ever wanted to see Lady GaGa's infamous meat dress up close and personal, now's your chance!

Franc Fernandez's meat turned beef jerky creation will be on display this Thursday at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland .

The dress joins the rest of the Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power exhibit for one day only.

[Image via WENN.]

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Things really seem to be turning around for Fantasia!

Yesterday, we heard the exciting news that the former American Idol contestant might be pregnant.

Now, we've learned that Fantasia has landed the lead role in a biopic about Mahalia Jackson, based on the 1993 book Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel.

The story "recounts the life of the late American gospel singer, a civil rights activist who was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."

The biopic is being directed by Euzhan Palcy, who is credited as being "the first Black woman to direct a Hollywood movie" according to IMDB trivia.

Production on the film begins this April, and it's slated for a December 2011 release.

Are U excited to see Fantasia take on the role of Mahalia Jackson?

[Image via WENN.]

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Now that Phil Collins is suffering from severe nerve damage, it's made it impossible to even pick up his drum sticks. The singer/musician talks to Rolling Stone about the future of his music career.

Here are some HIGHlights:

On not being able to play:
“The first time I picked up the drum sticks after my neck surgery, they flew across the room because I couldn’t grip them. When I play, I’ve had to tape the sticks to my hand. It’s like wearing a condom. It’s very strange. It really cramps your style.”

On the severity of the nerve damage:
“I can’t let go of the spoon or the knife when I eat. I can’t open a car door. I won’t get gruesome with you, but there’s a lot of things I can’t do. I’m left handed. I’m having an operation soon and there’s a good chance of it improving over time.”

On a Genesis reunion:
“My hands are way down to picking the order of that possibility. Three years ago I didn’t know I’d be in this position and three years from now it may not be like this. I think the main thing is Peter’s schedule and the speed he works anyways."

On being one of the few progressive rock bands in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:
“Whoever is deciding these things, obviously they change. Now there’s obviously a couple of people there saying ‘Guys we’ve ignored all this other stuff’ which is why you’ve got Abba and the Hollies and us. Very diverse. Jimmy Cliff is somewhere in there. Much more diverse than just rock & roll I think this year. ”

He's a trooper! We're sure he'll come back better than ever!

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