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Tuesday, 18 November 2008 at 03:48 Posted by smp

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New generation pays tribute to Leonard Bernstein (AP)

Posted: 18 Nov 2008 05:30 AM CST

In this image released by the New York Philharmonic, Music Director Designate Alan Gilbert conducts the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, in a concert celebrating the 65th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein's Philharmonic conducting debut at Carnegie Hall in New York. (AP Photo/ New York Philharmonic, Chris Lee)AP - Leonard Bernstein was as much a teacher as a conductor and composer. Now, the post boomer generation — Bernstein's musical grandchildren — have taken the stage, and perhaps just in time for classical music.

Bon Jovi writing new songs for hits set (Reuters)

Posted: 18 Nov 2008 04:04 AM CST

Jon Bon Jovi speaks during the Service Nation Summit in New York, September 12, 2008. (Chip East/Reuters)Reuters - With Bon Jovi's latest world tour completed, guitarist Richie Sambora says the New Jersey rockers are looking ahead to plenty of new projects.

Rock stars tuning up for guitar documentary (Reuters)

Posted: 18 Nov 2008 03:22 AM CST

Guitarists Jack White (L), The Edge and Jimmy Page (R) attend the 'It Might Get Loud' news conference at the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival September 6, 2008. (Mike Cassese/Reuters)Reuters - The Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White will be jamming at a theater near you next summer.

Prince Spritzed With Fragrance Suit (E! Online)

Posted: 18 Nov 2008 12:46 AM CST

Prince Spritzed With Fragrance Suit(E! Online)E! Online - The makers of 3121 are none too happy with Prince's performance.

McCartney hints at "mythical" Beatles track release (Reuters)

Posted: 17 Nov 2008 11:13 PM CST

Singer Paul McCartney poses for photographers with a fan as he signs autographs for fans in celebration of the release of a new concert DVD and classical CD in New York City November 13, 2006. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)Reuters - An unreleased, experimental track by British band The Beatles could be made public 41 years after it was recorded at London's Abbey Road studios, ex-member Paul McCartney has said.

Perfume maker sues Prince over contract in NY (AP)

Posted: 17 Nov 2008 08:41 PM CST

In this Feb. 10, 2008 file photo, Prince appears on stage at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. A perfume company is claiming that Prince and his music publisher failed to honor a contract to help market a fragrance named for the album '3121.' The breach-of-contract lawsuit was filed by Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics Inc. in New York. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)AP - A perfume company is claiming Prince and his music publisher failed to honor a contract to help market a fragrance named for the album "3121."

Perfume maker sues musician Prince (Reuters)

Posted: 17 Nov 2008 07:28 PM CST

Singer Prince performs during a jam session at the Montreux Jazz Cafe after his concert at the 41st Montreux Jazz Festival, July 17, 2007. (Denis Balibouse/Reuters)Reuters - A perfume company that went into business with musician Prince to make a "3121" fragrance -- named after his 2006 album -- sued Prince on Monday for $100,000 for failing to help promote the perfume.

Neil Finn to rock with Radiohead, Wilco mates (Reuters)

Posted: 17 Nov 2008 06:52 PM CST

Reuters - Neil Finn has drafted members of Radiohead and Wilco, as well as his son Liam, for a sequel of sorts to his 2002 live album "Seven Worlds Collide."

Singer Rihanna drops Indonesia show over security (Reuters)

Posted: 17 Nov 2008 06:46 PM CST

Reuters - Barbadian R&B singer Rihanna has canceled a sold-out concert in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Friday because of security concerns, event organizers said.

Report: McCready not proud of ties to Clemens (AP)

Posted: 17 Nov 2008 06:08 PM CST

AP - Country singer Mindy McCready claims she broke off her relationship with Roger Clemens when the former baseball star wouldn't marry her, according to an interview to be broadcast Monday by the syndicated show "Inside Edition."

Bruce Springsteen to release new album in January (Reuters)

Posted: 17 Nov 2008 04:27 PM CST

American singer Bruce Springsteen performs for U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama at a campaign rally in Cleveland, Ohio, November 2, 2008. (Jason Reed/Reuters)Reuters - Bruce Springsteen will release his 24th album on January 27, a disc he and the E-Street Band hurriedly recorded during breaks on their tour last year, the veteran rocker said on Monday.

New Springsteen disc set for January (AP)

Posted: 17 Nov 2008 04:12 PM CST

This Sept. 28, 2007 file photo shows Bruce Springsteen as he appears with his band on the NBC 'Today' television program in New York's Rockefeller Center. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, file)AP - Five days before he takes the stage at the Super Bowl, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will release a new album written and recorded during breaks in their concert tour.

McCartney: Let There Be "Light" (E! Online)

Posted: 17 Nov 2008 11:27 AM CST

McCartney: Let There Be E! Online - The Beatles' "Carnival of Light" just got one up on Bigfoot and unicorns.

The Case of the Missing Michael Jackson Music (E! Online)

Posted: 17 Nov 2008 09:49 AM CST

The Case of the Missing Michael Jackson Music(E! Online)E! Online - On the down side, Michael Jackson has been sued yet again. On the plus side, the suit has absolutely nothing to do with underage children.

Michael Jackson sued by Arab sheikh in UK court (AP)

Posted: 17 Nov 2008 03:29 PM CST

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 - The son of an Arab monarch took the King of Pop to court Monday, charging that Michael Jackson took $7 million as an advance on an album and an autobiography that he never produced.

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