Music News

Policeman contradicts Spector prosecution witness (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2008 10:08 PM CST

AP - A police officer called by prosecutors to corroborate testimony of Phil Spector's ex-girlfriend Thursday wound up contradicting her account, saying he saw no injuries on her and never heard her say she was pistol-whipped by the music producer.

Paul McCartney steals show at MTV Europe awards (Reuters)

Posted: 06 Nov 2008 08:41 PM CST

Reuters - Former Beatle Paul McCartney stole the show at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Thursday, accepting a one-off prize from the pop channel in his home city of Liverpool to deafening applause.

2 'Oprah' debuts: 'Mr. Man' and will.i.am video (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2008 06:48 PM CST

AP - Becoming an instant election celebrity can be a burden — just ask Joe the Plumber — but "Mr. Man" is apparently ready to shoulder it.

Hall & Oates sue in NY over 'Maneater' recording (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2008 06:21 PM CST

AP - Daryl Hall and John Oates have filed a lawsuit saying their music publisher failed to protect their rights to their 1982 hit "Maneater."

MTV Europe Music Awards swept by Obamamania (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2008 06:14 PM CST

AP - Obamamania met Beatlemania Thursday, as Liverpool hosted an MTV Europe Music Awards show energized by the city's musical heritage and the U.S. presidential election.

Mos Def sought in Vegas over camera scuffle (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2008 05:51 PM CST

AP - Mos Def was being sought by police on an arrest warrant stemming from a scuffle with a photographer at a fashion trade show last August, authorities and the alleged victim said Thursday.

Robert Lepage prepared for Wagner in Las Vegas (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2008 04:03 PM CST

AP - To prepare for his Metropolitan Opera debut, Robert Lepage went to Las Vegas.

Taylor Swift, Def Leppard team up (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2008 03:19 PM CST

AP - A year ago, when the guys in Def Leppard heard that Taylor Swift wanted to do an episode of the Country Music Television show "Crossroads" with them, they had just one question: Who's Taylor Swift?

Madonna says LA show will go on as scheduled (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2008 02:13 PM CST

AP - Madonna isn't going to let lighting and technical issues keep her from performing at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

David Archuleta set to move beyond "Idol" (Reuters)

Posted: 06 Nov 2008 02:04 PM CST

Reuters - David Archuleta, who broke millions of young hearts with his soulful piano ballads on "American Idol," wants his first album due in record stores next week to prove that he's more than just a pretty face.