Music News
Publicist: Paris Hilton and Benji Madden split
(AP)
20 Nov 2008 at 8:04am
AP - Paris Hilton and her boyfriend of nine months, Benji Madden, have broken up.
Strike threat hangs over La Scala gala opening
(AP)
20 Nov 2008 at 7:26am
AP - In dramatic costumes dripping with fake blood, La Scala workers took to the stage to vent their frustration after the last three performances of “The Merry Widow” were canceled by a strike.
Lawyer: Michael Jackson to testify in London
(AP)
20 Nov 2008 at 6:02am
AP - Michael Jackson’s lawyer says the pop star has agreed to come to London to respond to a Bahraini sheik’s $7 million lawsuit.
The Who look back to ‘77 on live DVD
(Reuters)
20 Nov 2008 at 3:16am
Reuters - A 1977 concert filmed for the Who documentary “The Kids Are Alright” has long been considered a holy grail by rock fans. But frontman Roger Daltrey remembers it as taking place on “kind of a weird day.”
John McCain fights back against Jackson Browne
(Reuters)
20 Nov 2008 at 2:38am
Reuters - John McCain may have lost the presidential election to Barack Obama, but his campaign seems absolutely determined not to lose to Jackson Browne.
McCartney, Guns N’ Roses albums to launch on MySpace
(Reuters)
19 Nov 2008 at 8:12pm
Reuters - Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and Guns N’ Roses released their biggest hits on vinyl records and compact discs, but on Thursday, their new albums will debut online on MySpace.
Taylor Swift Aces Archuleta, Trumps Twilight
(E! Online)
19 Nov 2008 at 6:31pm
E! Online - Taylor Swift is doing mighty fine without Joe Jonas, thank you very much.
Lyricist Tim Rice reflects on his career
(Reuters)
19 Nov 2008 at 5:55pm
Reuters - If you’ve ever found yourself singing “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,” “A Whole New World,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” — or countless other show and pop tunes — you’ve sung the words of Tim Rice.
Neil Diamond, producer Rick Rubin talking new CD
(Reuters)
19 Nov 2008 at 5:48pm
Reuters - Neil Diamond is about to embark on the final leg of his latest world tour, but he’s already put his next album in motion.
Taylor Swift, David Archuleta lead U.S. pop chart
(Reuters)
19 Nov 2008 at 5:22pm
Reuters - With the best sales week for a country album in a year, 18-year-old Taylor Swift debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. pop album chart Wednesday.
Blink-182 members finally “reconnecting”
(Reuters)
19 Nov 2008 at 5:20pm
Reuters - After a messy split in 2005, the members of Blink-182 are back in communication, raising speculation that a reunion may be in the offing for the pop-punk trio.
Carla Bruni says no hidden messages in new album
(Reuters)
19 Nov 2008 at 4:53pm
Reuters - Carla Bruni’s new album shot to the top of the charts in France but anyone looking for clues about her love life with her husband, French President Nicholas Sarkozy, won’t have any luck.
Slash releases video supporting gay marriage
(Yahoo! Music)
18 Nov 2008 at 1:00pm
Yahoo! Music - Guns N’ Roses/Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash has released a video in support of gay marriage.
U2 producer talks about their new album
(Yahoo! Music)
18 Nov 2008 at 12:00pm
Yahoo! Music - U2’s producer Daniel Lanois, has spoken on about his time with the band and their new album.
Why Do Pop Stars Need Alter Egos?
(E! Online)
19 Nov 2008 at 2:14pm
E! Online - Why do singers come out with alter egos? First Garth Brooks, now Beyoncé. What is the point of it?
50 Cent’s new album pushed back to next year
(Yahoo! Music)
18 Nov 2008 at 11:00am
Yahoo! Music - The release date of 50 Cent’s forthcoming new album, Before I Self Destruct, has been pushed back to 2009–although a final release date is yet to be confirmed.
Who Should Perform at the Obama Inauguration?
(E! Online)
18 Nov 2008 at 7:44pm
E! Online - The economy, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the choice of First Puppy aren’t the only things President-Elect Barack Obama has to worry about these days.
Beyonce coming a bit more ‘Fierce’
(AP)
19 Nov 2008 at 3:30pm
AP - With a new album and two movies on the horizon, it appears the Season of Beyonce has begun.
Gary Glitter brick on wall of fame removed
(Yahoo! Music)
14 Nov 2008 at 11:00am
Yahoo! Music - Convicted pedophile Gary Glitter has had his brick removed from the Cavern Club’s wall in Liverpool.
Pink and Her Pal Rock Out Together
(E! Online)
18 Nov 2008 at 5:27pm
E! Online - Despite what it looks like, Pink is not dating musician Todd Morse.


