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Publicist: Paris Hilton and Benji Madden split
(AP)

20 Nov 2008 at 8:04am

This Sunday, June 1, 2008 file photo shows Benji Madden, of Good Charlotte, and Paris Hilton at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles. Paris Hilton and her boyfriend of nine months, Benji Madden, have broken up. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)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

La Scala theater workers protest during an assembly inside the renowned theater in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008. A small part of the workers of La Scala theater are protesting against the recently signed contract while the theater is preparing for the upcoming opening of the opera season. The banner reads: 'Futuro incerto alla Scala' (Uncertain future at La Scala). (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)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

In this Nov. 8, 2007 file photo, pop star Michael Jackson poses on the red carpet during the RainbowPUSH Coalition Los Angeles 10th annual awards in Los Angeles. Representatives for the king of Bahrain's son say he is suing pop star Michael Jackson for $7 million. The Bell Pottinger Group says Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa has filed a breach-of-contract case against the troubled singer at London's Royal Courts of Justice.  The suit is to be heard Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. In 2006, Jackson announced he would put out a new album for Khalifa's record label 2 Seas Records. Media reports say Khalifa is arguing that the promised work was never delivered. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, file)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

Roger Daltrey of The Who arrives at the taping of the third annual VH1 Rock Honors: The Who concert in Los Angeles July 12, 2008. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)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

Paul McCartney performs during his concert in Tel Aviv September 25, 2008. (Gil Cohen Magen/Reuters)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

Taylor Swift Aces Archuleta, Trumps Twilight(E! Online)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

Neil Diamond performs at the Glastonbury Festival 2008 in Somerset in south west England June 29, 2008. (Luke MacGregor/Reuters)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

David Archuleta performs on NBC's 'Today' show in New York May 29, 2008. (Brendan McDermid/Reuters)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

U.S. band members of Blink-182, singer/bassist Mark Hoppus (L) and drummer Travis Barker, arrive at the premiere of 'KA' at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada February 3, 2005. (Steve Marcus/Reuters)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

France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) arrives with his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy (R) at the Douaumont memorial near Verdun, eastern France, November 11, 2008 during ceremonies commemorating the end of WWI. (Gerard Cerles/Pool/Reuters)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

Why Do Pop Stars Need Alter Egos?(E! Online)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

Who Should Perform at the Obama Inauguration?(E! Online)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

Beyonce is photographed  in New York on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Jim Cooper)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

Pink and Her Pal Rock Out Together(E! Online)E! Online - Despite what it looks like, Pink is not dating musician Todd Morse.