Rapper Master P, brother to stand trial in LA (Reuters)
February 27, 2006Reuters - Rapper Master P and his brother were ordered to stand trial on Monday on weapons charges stemming from their arrest last year after police said they found loaded handguns in their car.
Smithsonian to Collect Hip-Hop Relics (AP)
February 27, 2006AP - For nearly three decades, hip-hop relics such as vinyl records, turntables, microphones and boom boxes have collected dust in boxes and attics.
Madonna Better After Horse Accident (AP)
February 27, 2006
AP - Madonna says she's "strong again" after breaking nine bones in a horse riding accident at her country home outside London last year.
Chile Warms Up to U2 (E! Online)
February 27, 2006
E! Online - Another day, another piece of hardware for the U2 trophy case.
An Alice in Chains Rerun (E! Online)
February 27, 2006
E! Online - After frontman Layne Staley died of an accidental drug overdose in
2002, most fans figured Alice in Chains would suffer a similar fate.
Chile Warms Up to U2
February 27, 2006
Another day, another piece of hardware for the U2 trophy case.
The Grammy-winning rockers were doubly honored in Chile over the weekend, with the band receiving a humanitarian award from Amnesty International and Bono picking up the country's top cultural prize.
An Alice in Chains Rerun
February 27, 2006
After frontman Layne Staley died of an accidental drug overdose in 2002, most fans figured Alice in Chains would suffer a similar fate.
Not so fast.
The three surviving members of the Seattle grunge purveyors--guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Inez and drummer Sean Kinney--have announced plans to reunite for a series of gigs this summer, including a VH1 special in March and a June festival date.
George Michael Arrested
February 27, 2006
George Michael was woken up, only to go-go directly to jail over the weekend.
The 42-year-old singer was arrested in central London Saturday night on suspicion of drug possession after police discovered him slumped over the steering wheel of a car, according to published reports.
George Michael's Legal Whammy (E! Online)
February 27, 2006
E! Online - George Michael was woken up, only to "go go" directly to jail
over the weekend.
Oedipus goes 'gangsta' in hip-hop musical (Reuters)
February 27, 2006Reuters - Oedipus, the legendary Greek king who killed his father and married his mother, was "the original gangsta" and a "mack daddy" who looked like James Brown. At least that's how the story goes in a new hip-hop musical.
George Michael Says Arrest Was His Fault (AP)
February 27, 2006
AP - George Michael said his arrest for suspected drug possession in London this weekend was "my own stupid fault, as usual."
Madonna, Jack Johnson take lead on UK charts (Reuters)
February 27, 2006
Reuters - Madonna has logged her second
consecutive U.K. No. 1 single from her latest disc, while Jack
Johnson surged to the top of the albums chart and Neil Diamond
scored his highest ranking on the tally for a new studio set.
Drew Lachey Wins 'Dancing With the Stars' (AP)
February 27, 2006
AP - Drew Lachey leaped to victory on "Dancing with the Stars."
George Michael Is Reportedly Arrested (AP)
February 27, 2006AP - Singer George Michael was arrested in London on drug charges after being found slumped at the wheel of his car, according to a British tabloid newspaper report.
Ginuwine outshines acts at patchy revival show (Reuters)
February 27, 2006Reuters - Ginuwine, Jagged Edge, Donnel Jones and Case were staples on urban radio during the mid- to late-'90s, a period that gave ample airtime to anyone who could copy a Stevie Wonder trill.
Sheryl Crow's Cancer Fight (E! Online)
February 27, 2006
E! Online - Sheryl Crow says she is heading toward a full recovery from breast
cancer surgery earlier this week.
U2's Bono Receives Neruda Award in Chile (AP)
February 27, 2006
AP - President Ricardo Lagos gave Bono the country's highest award for the arts on Sunday and told the U2 singer he should learn to play the traditional Andean instrument known as the charango.