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Thursday, 20 November 2008 at 03:32 Posted by smp

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Lawyer: Michael Jackson to testify in London (AP)

Posted: 20 Nov 2008 05:02 AM 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 - 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)

Posted: 20 Nov 2008 02:16 AM CST

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)

Posted: 20 Nov 2008 01:38 AM CST

Reuters - John McCain may have lost the presidential election to Barack Obama, but his campaign seems absolutely determined not to lose to Jackson Browne.

Publicist: Paris Hilton and Benji Madden split (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 11:25 PM CST

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.

McCartney, Guns N' Roses albums to launch on MySpace (Reuters)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 07:12 PM CST

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)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 05:31 PM CST

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)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 04:55 PM CST

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)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 04:48 PM CST

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)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 04:22 PM CST

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)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 04:20 PM CST

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)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 03:53 PM CST

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.

Beyonce coming a bit more 'Fierce' (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 02:30 PM CST

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.

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

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 01:14 PM CST

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?

NY jury convicts opera-loving philanthropist (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2008 12:38 PM CST

In this July 28, 2005 file photo, philanthropist Alberto Vilar arrives at Manhattan federal court in New York. Vilar, who was known for giving away millions of dollars to cultural institutions and opera houses around the world, was convicted Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 of cheating investors through his company, Amerindo Investment Advisors Inc., and various related entities. (AP Photo/Louis Lanzano, File)AP - Opera-loving philanthropist Alberto Vilar was convicted on fraud charges Wednesday for swindling investors, including the mother of actress Phoebe Cates, out of millions of dollars.

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