One Offs

The Pittsburgh Penguins need 400 people to flush toilets and urinals in unison at the Consol Energy Center June 10 to make sure the plumbing works at the new arena …

A Substance Abuse Advisory commission in Raleigh, N.C., is opposed to naming the city’s new $1.2 million downtown venue Bud Light Amphitheatre, according to the local News Observer …

The iPad is a hit, topping 2 million units sold since the tech gadget launched in April …

Bret Michaels, upon his return to the stage in Mississippi May 30, told the audience he’d be happy to be a new judge on “American Idol.”

Buju Banton, accused of being involved in a conspiracy to traffic more than five kilograms of cocaine, has had his trial in Florida delayed to September …

Live Nation’s discounts go beyond the amphitheatres, with the “American Idol” arena tour recently seeing a 24-hour price drop to $20 per ticket …

Speaking of “American Idol, ” the season finale drew 24.2 million viewers, the lowest ratings for a finale in its history …

Rock on the Range claims record attendance, with the May 22-23 event in Columbus, Ohio, drawing 60,000 …

Janet Jackson’s performance on the “American Idol” finale has reportedly inspired her to consider a tour this year.