Latino acts, fans move into US mainstream (Reuters)
March 5, 2006Reuters - Marcos Hernandez barely speaks Spanish. He grew up listening to Barry Manilow, the Temptations, Michael Jackson and U2. And on his debut album, "About Me," he sings soulful R&B -- in English.
Buzz band takes legal action over religious tag (Reuters)
March 5, 2006Reuters - Rock act Mute Math is so frustrated at being branded a Christian band by Warner Music Group's Christian outlet Word Records, it has taken matters into its own hands, self-releasing its debut album February 1.
Adkins' booty romp bumps album sales (Reuters)
March 5, 2006Reuters - Trace Adkins' booty-shakin', tongue-in-cheek country jam "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" has become the darling of Music City -- and beyond.
Label's questionable email raises eyebrows (Reuters)
March 5, 2006Reuters - Rock band Hawthorne Heights and rising R&B star Ne-Yo are expected to vie for the top of next week's Billboard 200.
UK government helping bands conquer America (Reuters)
March 5, 2006Reuters - Buoyed by the recent American success of such acts as Coldplay, James Blunt and Franz Ferdinand, the British music industry is once again focusing its energy on the U.S. market. And the music community here has found an important ally: the government.
Apple's MP3 lead faces legal, technical challenges (Reuters)
March 5, 2006
Reuters - For Apple Computer, life at the top
of the digital music heap is not all it is cracked up to be.
Pearl Jam takes out aggression on new album (Reuters)
March 5, 2006Reuters - Pearl Jam wears its emotions on its sleeve on its self-titled eighth album, which will be released May 2.
Geldof Honored by Hometown of Dublin (AP)
March 5, 2006
AP - Bob Geldof, the singer who has won international acclaim for humanitarian efforts, received the "freedom of the city" Sunday from his hometown — an honor that permits him the rarely exercised right to graze sheep in the city's central park.
Young Muslims Find Pop-Star Role Model (AP)
March 5, 2006AP - The audience, mostly young Muslim women in veils, clapped, swayed and sang along as Sami Yusuf belted out a love song. The object of his adoration? Muhammad, the prophet of Islam.
Several People Hurt at Punk Concert Riot (AP)
March 5, 2006AP - Rioting broke out Saturday night at British punk band concert, injuring several people and destroying two police cars, officials said.
More Sex Tape Red Tape for Stapp (E! Online)
March 5, 2006
E! Online - If nothing else, Scott Stapp and Kid Rock's joint release is
generating lots of billable hours for attorneys.
Rappers Three 6 Mafia to Make Oscar History (AP)
March 5, 2006
AP - Hookers and hustlers populate the gritty corner of 7th Street and North Memphis. A seductive brunette gyrates against a street lamp. A fight breaks out between two would-be johns. Nearby, in a shabby room soundproofed by cardboard drink holders, a few locals with hip-hop dreams try out their new rap song.