Last Lap: Why Was Miguel Arrested?

By Rahsheeda Ali

August 15, 2013 / 6:00 PM

A new documentary takes a look at a venerable recording studio, Chris Brown's hit-and-run case is thrown out, and a founding member of Blue Oyster Cult passes away.

R&B star Miguel was pulled over in Los Angeles and subsequently arrested for driving under the influence. The singer was released on $5,000 bail. [Billboard]

Peep the trailer for our latest VH1 Rock Doc, exploring the legendary Sound City studio in California. Hitmakers Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, and many more appear in the film, which was created by Dave Grohl.

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Allen Lanier of rock band Blue Oyster Cult has died at 67 after suffering with a lung disease. He also dated Patti Smith and was featured on some of her iconic albums, including Horses. [Pitchfork]

Despite fervent arguments from a prosecutor, a judge dismissed a hit-and-run case involving Chris Brown. Breezy allegedly hit a woman's car in Los Angeles, but the damage was so minor that she opted to reach a deal with the singer. [MTV]

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