Music News

Surprise! Violinist Shaham gets Avery Fisher Prize (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2008 05:09 AM CST

AP - The last time they shared a Lincoln Center stage, violinist Gil Shaham wielded the big smiles as Gustavo Dudamel made his conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic.

Madonna, Ritchie get preliminary divorce decree (AP)

Posted: 21 Nov 2008 04:55 AM CST

AP - Madonna and Guy Ritchie have been granted a preliminary decree of divorce.

Kiss unhappy about rock hall of fame exclusion (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Nov 2008 12:59 AM CST

Reuters - They've sold millions of records, and influenced several generations of fans and musicians. So why isn't Kiss in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

AC/DC debuts on dance chart (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Nov 2008 12:20 AM CST

Reuters - If the Rolling Stones, U2 and Aerosmith can make the Hot Dance Club Play chart, why not AC/DC?

Dr Pepper to deliver on its free-soda promise (AP)

Posted: 20 Nov 2008 10:56 PM CST

AP - Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the release of Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy" is a reality.

Jack White, Alicia Keys hit chart with Bond theme (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Nov 2008 10:54 PM CST

Reuters - Recording a James Bond theme is not a guarantee for chart success -- just ask Tina Turner ("Goldeneye"), a-ha ("The Living Daylights") or Sheryl Crow ("Tomorrow Never Dies").

Country star Taylor Swift all over singles scene (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Nov 2008 10:54 PM CST

Reuters - T.I. began a fourth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart Thursday with "Live Your Life" featuring Rihanna, but the big story was Taylor Swift's six new entries, led by "White Horse" at No. 13.

Sean Stewart settles case over fight (AP)

Posted: 20 Nov 2008 04:54 PM CST

AP - A case against Rod Stewart's son over a brawl at a Hollywood nightclub has been resolved.

Britney Spears craves freedom amid career upswing (AP)

Posted: 20 Nov 2008 04:23 PM CST

AP - Britney Spears is craving more freedom — and less of the "control" that's stabilized her personal life and reinvigorated her career over the last several months.

New Order reissues plagued with sound problems (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Nov 2008 04:19 PM CST

Reuters - A music label renowned for its elaborate reissues of vintage albums has annoyed British rock group New Order and its fans with a flawed package of the group's classics discs.

Taco Bell to 50 Cent: You're a Gangsta Wannabe (E! Online)

Posted: 20 Nov 2008 03:47 PM CST

E! Online - Taco Bell is using fightin' words in its latest beef with 50 Cent, calling him out as "a self-described former drug dealer and hustler" and otherwise faux gangsta.