Music News

Spector jury chosen in shadow of OJ Simpson trial (AP) Posted: 24 Oct 2008 05:23 AM CDT AP - A jury of seven men and five women was sworn in for the murder retrial of music producer Phil Spector and attorneys began searching for six alternates, revealing that the ghost of another trial — the O.J. Simpson murder case — hangs over the current proceedings.

Underwood sees new wax figure of herself in NY (AP) Posted: 24 Oct 2008 03:54 AM CDT AP - Country music star Carrie Underwood now has a double.

Beastie Boys recording "political" album (Reuters) Posted: 24 Oct 2008 03:13 AM CDT Reuters - As the Beastie Boys prepare to begin their Get Out and Vote tour, the group is also at work on the follow-up to the 2007 instrumental album "The Mix-Up."

Willie Nelson shines on country singles chart (Reuters) Posted: 24 Oct 2008 03:00 AM CDT Reuters - Willie Nelson is such an iconic figure that it might seem he is always hanging out on Billboard's Hot Country Songs tally.

Rapper T.I. boasts top two singles on U.S. chart (Reuters) Posted: 23 Oct 2008 11:08 PM CDT Reuters - Rapper T.I. claimed the top two spots on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart Thursday, a week after he lost the No. 1 slot to Britney Spears.

82-year-old Jerry Lewis on retirement: `Why?' (AP) Posted: 23 Oct 2008 10:43 PM CDT AP - These days, the King of Comedy is graying at the temples and sometimes a little wobbly on his feet. But don't ask him about retirement.

Dr Pepper flowing as new Guns album arrives (Reuters) Posted: 23 Oct 2008 07:02 PM CDT Reuters - Guns N' Roses fans thirsting for the band's first album of new material in 17 years will have a sweet, fizzy treat to savor as they listen.

Court upholds Bianca Jagger's Manhattan eviction (AP) Posted: 23 Oct 2008 06:18 PM CDT AP - New York's top court upheld Bianca Jagger's eviction from a rent-stabilized Manhattan apartment, concluding Thursday that foreigners on tourist visas generally can't claim New York digs as a "primary residence."

Jessica Biel Follows in J.T.'s Footsteps (E! Online) Posted: 23 Oct 2008 04:26 PM CDT E! Online - Justin Timberlake bounces between singing and acting, so why can't girlfriend Jessica Biel?

Katy Perry Shows Off Her Breasts (E! Online) Posted: 23 Oct 2008 03:15 PM CDT E! Online - Katy Perry got a boob job.

Guns N' Roses to finally release `Democracy' album (AP) Posted: 23 Oct 2008 01:43 PM CDT AP - After years of delay, Guns N' Roses is finally releasing "Chinese Democracy."

Homeless man earns $4,000 for finding Sir Paul McCartney's head (Yahoo! Music) Posted: 23 Oct 2008 11:00 AM CDT Yahoo! Music - Homeless man Anthony Silva has claimed a $4,000 reward after finding the waxwork head of Sir Paul McCartney in a bin at Reading, England train station.

Beyoncé Doubles Up With Fierce New Album (E! Online) Posted: 23 Oct 2008 12:54 PM CDT E! Online - Well, this explains last week's double-barreled video release.

Kenny Chesney Gets Lucky on the Charts (E! Online) Posted: 22 Oct 2008 09:32 PM CDT E! Online - Kenny Chesney might just be country music's lucky star.

Jane's Addiction to play another L.A. reunion show (Reuters) Posted: 23 Oct 2008 06:06 AM CDT Reuters - The original lineup of Jane's Addiction will perform for the second time this year on Thursday amid signs that the pioneering alternative rock band might solidify reunion plans after a 17-year hiatus.