LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British metal veterans Def Leppard are getting animated about their career. The group has entered a wide-ranging deal with music publishing company Primary Wave, which is developing various marketing and branding opportunities. Among them is a cartoon TV show, said Primary Wave CEO Larry Mestel. The project is still in the early stages, and has not been ...

Rock band Def Leppard has canceled the final leg of its North American tour. The band said in a statement on its Web site that it canceled 23 shows in the U.S. and Canada "due to unforeseen personal matters." The last leg of the tour was ...

IF YOU GO Who: Def Leppard with Poison and Cheap Trick When: 8 p.m. Saturday Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena Tickets: $57.75 to $141.75; 387-1600, mgmgrand.com Def Leppard has had its share of tragedy — but remains a close-knit family. The metal band, formed in Sheffield, England, in 1977, continues to rock on. Drummer Rick Allen lost ...