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Glitter gets 3 years in Vietnam prison (Reuters)

March 2, 2006

British 'glam rocker' Gary Glitter (C) is surrounded by Vietnamesse policemen as leaves the communist People's Court in Vung Tau, a resort town 120 km (75 miles) southeast of Ho Chi Minh City March 2, 2006. Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, arrived on Thursday facing charges of molesting two young girls. REUTERS/Zainal Abd HalimReuters - A Vietnamese court jailed British "glam rocker" Gary Glitter to three years in prison on Friday for molesting two young girls.


Glitter Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison (AP)

March 2, 2006

British rocker Gary Glitter is brought out of a court room at Ba Ria-Vung Tau province People's Court on Thursday March 2, 2006. Glitter faces up to seven years in a Vietnamese prison if he is found guilty of child molestation this week, his two-day trial on charges of committing lewd acts with two girls, aged 10 and 11. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)AP - A Vietnamese court Friday convicted former British rocker Gary Glitter of obscene acts with two young Vietnamese girls and sentenced him to three years in prison.


Bono Salutes Mothers of the Plaza De Mayo (AP)

March 2, 2006

Bono, lead singer of the Irish rock band U2, performs during a concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, March 1, 2006.(AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)AP - Bono and the band U2 saluted the human rights group Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo during their final concert here Thursday night.


Glitter Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison (AP)

March 2, 2006

British rocker Gary Glitter is brought out of a court room at Ba Ria-Vung Tau province People's Court on Thursday March 2, 2006. Glitter faces up to seven years in a Vietnamese prison if he is found guilty of child molestation this week, his two-day trial on charges of committing lewd acts with two girls, aged 10 and 11. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)AP - A Vietnamese court Friday convicted former British glam rocker Gary Glitter of obscene acts with two young Vietnamese girls and sentenced him to three years in prison followed by deportation from Vietnam.


Springsteen Honors Spirit of Pete Seeger (AP)

March 2, 2006

Bruce Springsteen performs 'Devils & Dust' at the 48th Annual Grammy Award in this file photo from Feb. 8, 2006, in Los Angeles. A new album by Springsteen was inspired by and named for the folk music legend Pete Seeger. 'We Shall Overcome The Seeger Sessions' is scheduled for release April 25. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill,File)AP - Pete Seeger will have an extra gift when he celebrates his birthday this spring, a new album by rock superstar Bruce Springsteen that was inspired by and named for the folk music legend.


Four Eliminated From 'American Idol' (AP)

March 2, 2006

This undated photo provided by Fox Broadcasting shows Jose 'Sway' Penala, 28, of San Francisco. Penala, along with three other singers, was booted off the 'American Idol' television show Thursday March 2, 2006. (AP Photo/Fox Broadcasting)AP - "American Idol" said goodbye to four more contestants Thursday night, cutting loose two guys and two gals.


Kid Rock: Stapp 'Idiot' for Losing Tape (AP)

March 2, 2006

Singer Kid Rock attends a Cleveland Cavaliers-San Antonio Spurs NBA basketball game in this Feb. 13, 2006 file photo, in Cleveland. Kid Rock says Scott Stapp was careless for losing a sex video showing them with several strippers, but he admits there's no such thing as bad publicity. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)AP - Kid Rock blames Scott Stapp for losing a sex video showing them with several strippers, but appreciates Stapp for one thing. "What perfect timing," Rock told The Associated Press in an interview Wednesday. "I got a record coming up ... Maybe I should thank him."


DOJ opens probe into online music pricing: sources (Reuters)

March 2, 2006

Reuters - The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into online music pricing at the world's major music labels, sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

"Someone" Out to Get Stapp (E! Online)

March 2, 2006

The Associated Press released quotes Wednesday from an AP Radio interview in which the former Creed singer accuses 'someone' of being behind the recent release of a sex tape.E! Online - The Associated Press released quotes Wednesday from an AP Radio interview in which the former Creed singer accuses "someone" of being behind the recent release of a sex tape.


Glitter Awaits Fate (E! Online)

March 2, 2006

The faded glam rocker on Thursday endured a one-day trial on charges he committed obscene acts on two underaged girls at his Vietnam home.E! Online - The faded glam rocker on Thursday endured a one-day trial on charges he committed obscene acts on two underaged girls at his Vietnam home.


Glitter Awaits Fate

March 2, 2006

Gary Glitter's judgment day is almost here.

The faded glam rocker on Thursday endured a one-day trial on charges he committed obscene acts on two underaged girls at his Vietnam home.

Per published reports, the hearing began with Glitter strutting into the courtroom, making the two-fnger victory sign and professing his innocence.

A verdict is expected Friday.

Glitter Awaits Fate (E! Online)

March 2, 2006

The faded glam rocker on Thursday endured a one-day trial on charges he committed obscene acts on two underaged girls at his Vietnam home.E! Online - The faded glam rocker on Thursday endured a one-day trial on charges he committed obscene acts on two underaged girls at his Vietnam home.


BSO Music Director Sidelined After Fall (AP)

March 2, 2006

This file photo taken Feb. 13, 2006 shows Maestro James Levine during a news conference from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center in New York. Levine, musical director of the Metropolitan Opera in New York and of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, took a tumble at the end of the BSO concert in Boston Wednesday, March 1, 2006, as he was exiting the stage to a standing ovation. He will miss Thursday's performance, and be replaced by assistant conductor Jens Georg Bachmann. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)AP - Boston Symphony Orchestra Music Director James Levine was replaced on the podium for Thursday night's concert after taking a tumble Wednesday as he left the stage.


Kid Rock: Stapp 'Idiot' for Losing Tape (AP)

March 2, 2006

Singer Kid Rock attends a Cleveland Cavaliers-San Antonio Spurs NBA basketball game in this Feb. 13, 2006 file photo, in Cleveland. Kid Rock says Scott Stapp was careless for losing a sex video showing them with several strippers, but he admits there's no such thing as bad publicity. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)AP - Kid Rock blames Scott Stapp for losing a sex video showing them with several strippers, but appreciates Stapp for one thing.


Busta Rhymes Sued by Fan Over Beating (AP)

March 2, 2006

Rapper Busta Rhymes arrives for the grand opening of the Pussycat Dolls Lounge, in this, April 9, 2005, file photo in Las Vegas. Rhymes and his bodyguard have been sued by a fan who says the two men beat him after he asked for the rapper's autograph. Melvin Smith, 37, says in a lawsuit filed in Manhattan's state Supreme Court that Rhymes and Troy Green, both 33, 'maliciously assaulted, beat, pushed and shoved him' outside the Corner Gourmet II deli near City Hall on Sept. 6, 2005.(AP Photo/Eric Jamison, file)AP - Busta Rhymes and his bodyguard have been sued by a fan who says the two men beat him after he asked for the rapper's autograph.


Busta Hit with Assault Suit (E! Online)

March 2, 2006

Just weeks after the fatal shooting of his bodyguard, the 'Gimme Some More' emcee has been slapped with an assault suit filed by an autograph-seeking fan.E! Online - Just weeks after the fatal shooting of his bodyguard, the "Gimme Some More" emcee has been slapped with an assault suit filed by an autograph-seeking fan.


Norah Jones Returns in Country Cover Band (AP)

March 2, 2006

AP - The Little Willies, "The Little Willies" (Milking Bull)

Hawthorne Heights' Label Declares War On Ne-Yo (Yahoo! Music)

March 2, 2006

Yahoo! Music - The two major album releases of this week are Ohio emo band Hawthorne Heights' sophomore effort, If Only You Were Lonely, and soul singer Ne-Yo's debut, In My Own Words. However, only one can reign supreme in the number-one spot on next week's Billboard chart. So Hawthorne Heights' label, Victory Records, has sent the following "heartfelt call to arms to their loyal supporters" to make sure their band comes out on top:

Three 6 Mafia Set to Make Oscar History (Yahoo! Music)

March 2, 2006

Yahoo! Music - Three 6 Mafia will make Oscar history this Sunday, March 5, when they perform the first rap song ever at the 78th Academy Awards.

Busta's Assault Suit

March 2, 2006

Rough month for Busta Rhymes.

Just weeks after the fatal shooting of his bodyguard, the "Gimme Some More" emcee has been slapped with an assault suit filed by an autograph-seeking fan.

Melvin Smith, 37, filed the civil suit in Manhattan Supreme Court alleging that he was beaten by the rapper and another member of his security team.

Dolly Parton's Books-For-Kids Program Grows (AP)

March 2, 2006

AP - Know the children's book "Boom Chicka Rock"? Lynne Beery does — almost word for word.

Sergio Mendes Talks Hip-Hop (AP)

March 2, 2006

Bossa Nova piano maestro Sergio Mendes poses for a photo Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006, at his home in Woodland Hills, Calif. Brazilian star Mendes and Black Eyed Peas member Will.i.am, who first worked together two years ago on a song for the 'Be Cool' soundtrack, have reteamed on a new album 'Timeless,' Mendes' first new release in eight years. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)AP - Hooking up hot, young hitmakers with a seasoned veteran has become so common place its become something of an industry gimmick to introduce a new generation to a musical great of years past.


Hip Hop Musical Showcases Deaf Performers (AP)

March 2, 2006

AP - In a whorl of contorting limbs, flying braids and colorful costumes, four actors spin around the stage to a hip-hop beat before jumping to a stop. "Anansi, where you be?" they shout, moving their hands in unison with the words.

Bono Praises U2 Fans in Argentina (AP)

March 2, 2006

Bono, lead singer of the Irish rock band U2, performs during a concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, March 1, 2006.(AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)AP - Bono has met with President Nestor Kirchner, saying he admired U2's fervent fans and was glad that Argentina is as passionate about music as it is about soccer.


"Someone" Out to Get Stapp (E! Online)

March 2, 2006

The Associated Press released quotes Wednesday from an AP Radio interview in which the former Creed singer accuses 'someone' of being behind the recent release of a sex tape.E! Online - The Associated Press released quotes Wednesday from an AP Radio interview in which the former Creed singer accuses "someone" of being behind the recent release of a sex tape.


Madonna Puts Fest Face Forward (E! Online)

March 2, 2006

Sigur Ros, Franz Ferdinand, Sleater-Kinney...Madonna? One of these things may not be like the others now, but come this spring, they'll all be one big, fest-playin' family.E! Online - Sigur Ros, Franz Ferdinand, Sleater-Kinney...Madonna? One of these things may not be like the others now, but come this spring, they'll all be one big, fest-playin' family.


Charts: "High School" Rules (E! Online)

March 2, 2006

Building momentum with Radio Disney airplay, the soundtrack to the Disney Channel movie High School Musical officially finished its seven-week trek to the top. After opening at 143, the disc slowly climbed the charts hitting number 13 two weeks ago and the six spot last week. For the week ended Sunday, however, the High School Musical soundtrack finally hit number one selling 101,000 copies, according to recent Nielsen SoundScan numbers.E! Online - Building momentum with Radio Disney airplay, the soundtrack to the Disney Channel movie High School Musical officially finished its seven-week trek to the top. After opening at 143, the disc slowly climbed the charts hitting number 13 two weeks ago and the six spot last week. For the week ended Sunday, however, the High School Musical soundtrack finally hit number one selling 101,000 copies, according to recent Nielsen SoundScan numbers.


Stapp Sabotage?

March 2, 2006

Scott Stapp doesn't think too highly of "someone."

The Associated Press released quotes Wednesday from an AP Radio interview in which the former Creed singer accuses "someone" of being behind the recent release of a sex tape.

Art of country's heroes skewers neo-Nashville (Reuters)

March 2, 2006

Reuters - It's an arresting image: Hank Williams, wild-eyed and skeletal, pierced with arrows like the Christian martyr St. Sebastian.

Paul McCartney, Wife to Fight Seal Hunt (AP)

March 2, 2006

Paul McCartney hands back an autograph as he and his wife Heather Mills McCartney make their way through the airport in St.John's, Newfoundland, Canada, Wednesday, March 1, 2006 en route to Prince Edward Island. McCartney and his wife will travel to the ice floes off the Canadian Maritimes this week to observe seal pups before the country's annual hunt opens, the Humane Society of the United States said. (AP PHOTO/CP, Terry Andrews)AP - Opponents of Canada's seal hunt have a powerful ally in their bid to end the annual slaughter: Paul McCartney, who has pledged to take to the ice floes and frolic with the doe-eyed pups before the harvest gets under way.


Santana, Los Lobos, Hancock jam at L.A. benefit (Reuters)

March 2, 2006

Reuters - Carlos Santana and Herbie Hancock joined roots-rockers Los Lobos on stage Wednesday during a fundraiser that saluted the guitarist's charity work.

Madonna downsizes for California festival (Reuters)

March 2, 2006

Madonna performs as the beginning of the 48th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 8, 2006, in Los Angeles. The pop diva says she's 'strong again' after breaking nine bones in a horse-riding accident at her country home outside London last year. 'Well, I did survive 2005,' she says in an interview in the March issue of Harper's Bazaar, now on newsstands. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Reuters - After months of rumors, Madonna has confirmed she will perform April 30 at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., 130 miles east of Los Angeles.


Pearl Jam to release new album on May 2 (Reuters)

March 2, 2006

Reuters - Pearl Jam will release its first album in three-and-a-half-years on May 2, the rock group's new J Records label said Wednesday.

Brit singer James Blunt hits No. 1 on US charts (Reuters)

March 2, 2006

Reuters - U.K. singer/songwriter James Blunt has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with the ballad "You're Beautiful."

Canadian broadcaster to relaunch MTV (Reuters)

March 2, 2006

Pamela Anderson is seen in Beverly Hills, California, November 15, 2005. Anderson has signed to host the Juno Awards, Canada's version of the Grammys, which will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia on April 2. REUTERS/Chris PizzelloReuters - Canadian broadcaster CTV on Wednesday said it will relaunch the MTV brand in Canada on March 21.