Music News

Resurgent U.S. dollar a challenge for concert biz (Reuters)

Posted: 14 Nov 2008 04:53 AM CST

Reuters - Amid the current financial crisis, at least one thing is going up in value: the U.S. dollar.

The ladies love Usher at his Detroit concert (Reuters)

Posted: 14 Nov 2008 04:50 AM CST

Reuters - He woos. He seduces. And then he celebrates -- but with sincerity.

Motley Crue planning winter arena tour (Reuters)

Posted: 14 Nov 2008 04:49 AM CST

Reuters - Motley Crue will follow up this summer's Crue Fest amphitheater tour with a North American arena trek, beginning February 2, 2009, at Cox Arena in San Diego.

Colombian rocker Juanes wins 5 Latin Grammy awards (AP)

Posted: 14 Nov 2008 03:10 AM CST

AP - On a night when the theme of change and cultural fusion echoed in lyrics, performances and acceptance speeches, a Colombian rocker who's become a voice for social issues walked away as king of the Latin Grammys.

Joe Jonas: "Maybe the Heart Moved On" (E! Online)

Posted: 14 Nov 2008 01:42 AM CST

E! Online - Apparently, Taylor Swift's none-too-subtle non-comments about Joe Jonas have reached his well-formed ears.

Colombian singer Juanes sweeps Latin Grammy awards (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Nov 2008 11:41 PM CST

Reuters - Colombian rock singer Juanes swept the Latin Grammys on Thursday, tying up the top three categories for work from his album "La Vida ... Es Un Ratico."

James has Manilow on iPod (AP)

Posted: 13 Nov 2008 11:40 PM CST

AP - Get this: LeBron listens to Barry Manilow. Or Brian Manilow.

Winners at the 9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards (AP)

Posted: 13 Nov 2008 11:36 PM CST

AP - Partial list of winners from the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards in Houston, Texas:

Jennifer Hudson Moves Forward With Ad Campaign (E! Online)

Posted: 13 Nov 2008 10:29 PM CST

E! Online - Jennifer Hudson continues to mourn her family tragedy.

Latin Grammys Show Amor to Juanes, Gloria Estefan (E! Online)

Posted: 13 Nov 2008 10:23 PM CST

E! Online - La vida has provided many good raticos for Juanes.

Rapper T.I., Katy Perry lead U.S. singles chart (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Nov 2008 08:06 PM CST

Reuters - T.I.'s "Live Your Life" featuring Rihanna began a third non-consecutive week atop the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart on Thursday, while the rapper's former chart-topper "Whatever You Like" held at No. 2.

"One More Time" for Britney Spears? (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Nov 2008 08:05 PM CST

Reuters - A year ago, Britney Spears was taking court-ordered drug and alcohol tests, had fired her managers, was losing custody of her kids, and some journalists were preparing her obituary.

APNewsBreak: Met Opera to cut `Ghosts' (AP)

Posted: 13 Nov 2008 06:29 PM CST

AP - The Metropolitan Opera is giving up "The Ghosts."

Rihanna Cancels Concert Over Security Concerns (E! Online)

Posted: 13 Nov 2008 10:29 AM CST

E! Online - Rihanna is stopping the music. And this time it has nothing to do with the temperature.

Fashion designer convicted in LA of sexual assault (AP)

Posted: 13 Nov 2008 06:11 PM CST

AP - An up-and-coming fashion designer who has worked with A-list celebrities was convicted Thursday of sexually assaulting seven girls and women, some of them aspiring models lured to Los Angeles with promises of jobs and stays at luxury hotels.