| Publishers dust off vintage songs for new audiences(By Ed Christman Ed Christman 2009-03-02 10:07) | | LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – There's no telling when lightning will strike a song. Consider the case of "At Last," the Mack Gordon/Harry Warren composition immortalized by Etta James. Beyonce performed it in "Cadillac Records,&q... |
| Post-Grammy bashes lower-key affairs with no-shows(By SOLVEJ SCHOU, Associated Press Writer Solvej Schou, Associated Press Writer 2009-02-10 10:40) | | BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – The decorations were modest and hors d'oeuvres resembled comfort food, but award winners still boozed it up in style at Island Def Jam Music Group chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid's Grammy after-party, despite big no-shows Rihann... |
| Reports: Police officials say Rihanna was victim(By ANTHONY McCARTNEY, AP Entertainment Writer Anthony Mccartney, Ap Entertainment Writer 2009-02-10 10:40) | | LOS ANGELES – Chris Brown's ad campaign with Wrigley was suspended Monday until his criminal case is resolved, and reports surfaced that pop superstar Rihanna, his longtime girlfriend and a fellow no-show at the Grammy Awards, was the woman who accu... |
| Metallica seeks Monsters of Rock magic in Europe(By Mike Collett-White Mike Collett-white 2009-02-10 10:40) | | BERLIN (Reuters) – Metallica frontman James Hetfield is out to recreate some of the magic of the 1988 U.S. Monsters of Rock tour in Europe this year, with a seven-date sweep of the region ending at Knebworth in England. Metallica were well down the... |
| Blink-182 announces reunion at Grammys( 2009-02-10 10:40) | | NEW YORK (Billboard) – The members of punk rock trio Blink-182 announced during Sunday night's Grammy Awards that they are reuniting for a tour and new album. The group has been on hiatus for more than four years. "We used to play music togethe... |
| Reactions to the 51st annual Grammy Awards(By The Associated Press The Associated Press 2009-02-10 10:40) | | Reactions to the 51st annual Grammy Awards, announced Sunday in Los Angeles: "I first would like to thank God who has brought me through. I would like to thank my family in heaven and those who are with me today." — Jennifer Hudson, accepting the Gra... |
| Winners! A Complete List from the 2009 Grammys(EOL Staff Eol Staff 2009-02-10 10:40) | | Los Angeles (E! Online) – Best Hawaiian Music Album: Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho, Ikena Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Raising Sand Best Traditional Folk Album: Pete Seeger, At 89 Best Traditional Blues Album:... |
| Nickelback leads noms for Juno Awards( 2009-02-05 12:21) | | TORONTO (Hollywood Reporter) – Canadian rock group Nickelback led the musical pack Tuesday, picking up five nominations for the 38th annual Juno Awards, Canada's top music honors. The Alberta rockers received nominations for best single, best group,... |
| James Brown survivors await settlement over estate(By KATRINA A. GOGGINS, Associated Press Writer Katrina A. Goggins, Associated Press Writer 2009-01-30 20:11) | | COLUMBIA, S.C. – James Brown's family could walk out of court on Friday with a brand new deal. If approved by a judge in South Carolina, a settlement over the late soul singer's estate would end a two-year legal saga. Attorneys say it would divide B... |
| Bjork turns venture capitalist(By Andre Paine Andre Paine 2009-01-06 04:49) | | LONDON (Billboard) – Bjork has partnered with a Reykjavik-based venture capital firm to establish a fund that will invest in socially and environmentally responsible companies that will help restore Iceland's battered economy. The Icelandic singer l... |
| A sales chill for Christmas albums(By Ed Christman Ed Christman 2008-12-08 10:13) | | NEW YORK (Billboard) – After two consecutive years of strong Christmas sales, seasonal music has lost favor with U.S. music fans. Some merchants are reporting that seasonal album sales are down as much as 50% from last year. One wholesaler says he h... |
| Coldplay, JoBros, Lil Wayne Up for Grammy Glory(Joal Ryan Joal Ryan 2008-12-08 10:13) | | Los Angeles (E! Online) – Coldplay, the Jonas Brothers and Lil Wayne go together like, well, Grammy nominees, of course. The acts all scored top nominations tonight for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. Coldplay and Lil Wayne notched Album of the Year... |
| Katy Perry Cast Her Chest and She Liked It(Marc Malkin Marc Malkin 2008-12-04 05:52) | | Los Angeles (E! Online) – Wanna take home Katy Perry's breasts? Now's your chance! A cast of her top shelf—painted and accessorized by the "I Kissed a Girl" hitmaker's boyfriend, Travis McCoy from Gym Class Heroes—is up for aucti... |
| Fonda, Nicholson to join California Hall of Fame( 2008-12-03 17:22) | | SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Hollywood stars Jane Fonda and Jack Nicholson are among the latest notable figures being inducted into the California Hall of Fame. Musicians Dave Brubeck and Quincy Jones, fitness guru Jack LaLanne, sculptor Robert Graham and c... |
| Civil rights beacon Odetta dead at 77( 2008-12-03 17:11) | | WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Odetta, the deep-voiced folk singer whose ballads and songs became for many a soundtrack to the American civil rights movement, has died at age 77, her manager said on Wednesday. Douglas Yeager said Odetta passed away late Tue... |
| Former La Scala choir master Bertola dies at 87( 2008-12-02 10:42) | | MILAN, Italy – Giulio Bertola, who directed the choir at Italy's famed La Scala theater in 1983-91, has died after a long illness, the opera house said Tuesday. He was 87. La Scala said Bertola died Sunday, but did not elaborate on the cause of deat... |
| Eleanor Rigby document fetches $177,000( 2008-11-28 05:27) | | LONDON (Reuters) – A 97-year-old document that contains clues to the identity of Eleanor Rigby, the subject of one of the Beatles' best-loved songs, sold for 115,000 pounds ($177,000) at auction on Thursday. The total fell well short of high est... |
| Madonna and A-Rod Get Mile High(Gina Serpe and Ken Baker Gina Serpe And Ken Baker 2008-11-27 11:06) | | Los Angeles (E! Online) – Madonna's only four days removed from her quickie divorce from Guy Ritchie, but the Material Cougar doesn't seem to be wasting much time on the singles scene. E! News has learned that the 50-year-old Queen of Pop enjoyed th... |
| U2, Coldplay, Killers help launch digital magazine(By Jonathan Cohen Jonathan Cohen 2008-11-25 20:05) | | NEW YORK (Billboard) – Some of the biggest names in music are contributing exclusive songs to RED(WIRE), a digital music magazine that launches on World AIDS Day (December 1). U2, Coldplay, the Killers, the Dixie Chicks, John Legend, R.E.M. and Bob... |
| Why Do Pop Stars Need Alter Egos?(Leslie Gornstein Leslie Gornstein 2008-11-20 01:19) | | Los Angeles (E! Online) – Why do singers come out with alter egos? First Garth Brooks, now Beyoncé. What is the point of it? —Kayla, Atlanta It's a safe way for a performer to explore an unexpected style of music without permanently alien... |
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