Because there is no new's to tell. Hopefully we hear something from Axl or someone about a tour, interveiw or something. You can't stay silent for an entire year.
It would be cool, but highly doubt it, if GN'R do play at the VMA's this year. I just kept thinking it might jumpstart GN'R again. They might perform there, re-release Chinese Demcracy in general store's with correct lyrics, a different booklet and album cover and bonus tracks "Oh My God" and Silkworms" to name some possible ones. Release tour dates for a early-mid 2010 World tour, and release the Better video, or a video for a song. But then again, I 100% doubt it, but would be 100% shocked if it happens....the more I think about it, there's no chance.
Would be cool though.