New Met chief eyes digital horizon (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - Former Sony Classical president Peter Gelb has some intrepid ideas to re-energize one of the world's most prestigious opera houses when he takes the helm of the Metropolitan Opera in August.
Classical composer clicks with MySpace crowd (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - It's no secret that MySpace.com is popular with kids, but who would have expected that it could boost a contemporary classical composer's career as well?
Soprano Anna Moffo Dies at Age 73 (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - Opera singer Anna Moffo, a soprano hailed for her glamorous looks as much as her singing , has died, the Metropolitan Opera said Friday. She was 73, according to the Grove Dictionary of Music.
Johnny Rotten to Rock Hall of Fame: 'Kiss this!' (Reuters)
March 10, 2006
Reuters - Former Sex Pistols lead singer
Johnny Rotten has nothing but disdain for the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame, which is why he won't be attending Monday's
induction ceremony.
Byrd flies on with indie deal (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - After more than a decade and 10 albums on major labels, country star Tracy Byrd decided it was time to go the independent route.
'No Limits' for gospel artist Munizzi (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - "No Limits," the title of Martha Munizzi's March 14 double CD, aptly sums up the way the diminutive blonde approaches her career. In a few short years, she has become one of the gospel community's most acclaimed new talents and won the 2005 Stellar Award for best new artist, becoming the first white performer to do so.
Aerosmith's Mystery Ailment (E! Online)
March 10, 2006
E! Online - It seems that Steven Tyler is feeling less than F.I.N.E fine.
Usher Ready to Teach Teens on Leadership (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - Grammy-winning R&B artist Usher wants to teach teenagers how to succeed in the sports and entertainment industries.
New Orleans' live music scene reemerging, slowly (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - While the journey back to normalcy after Hurricane Katrina remains difficult, two signs point to a recovering New Orleans: Mardi Gras took place, and concerts are being booked.
Jazz returns to weekly TV via 'Legends' show (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - Jazz, once a staple of early black-and-white TV programing, is returning to the tube with what is described as the first weekly national network jazz series in 40 years.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - This year's crop of inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are as disparate as could be. A quick rundown on what the class of 2006 did to arrive at the pearly gates of Cleveland.
Ne-Yo's big start tops 2006 sales weeks (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - When Ne-Yo delivered his short yet charming turn during the Universal Music & Video Distribution presentation last August at the NARM convention, his star power was apparent. Consumers agreed, as proved by the rookie's bow at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with the biggest sales week of 2006.
Aerosmith's Sick Day
March 10, 2006
It seems that Steven Tyler is feeling less than F.I.N.E fine.
The Aerosmith frontman has reportedly come down with an unspecified illness that has forced the veteran rockers to cancel a string of recent tour dates.
An Americanized Version of Wagner's 'Ring' (AP)
March 10, 2006
AP - In the world of Wagnerian opera, Wotan is the king of Germanic gods. In an upcoming American production he'll appear on stage in a natty 1920s suit, a fedora and a black eye patch.
New Acts Join the Rock Hall of Fame (AP)
March 10, 2006
AP - Between the Sex Pistols and Ozzy Osbourne, there's an air of malice associated with this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class.
Can celebrities save world trade talks? (Reuters)
March 10, 2006
Reuters - British rock star Chris Martin leapt
onto the Washington stage, driving screaming fans wild as he
belted out one crowd-pleasing hit after another.
McGraw, Hill Blast Katrina Cleanup Efforts (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - Tim McGraw and Faith Hill met with reporters to talk about their upcoming tour, but ended up venting their frustration with the cleanup efforts along the Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Mathew Knowles says to split from Sanctuary (Reuters)
March 10, 2006
Reuters - Mathew Knowles, father of R&B singer
Beyonce, said his management firm Music World Entertainment and
record label Music World Music Record Label had severed all
ties with troubled British music group Sanctuary.
Will and Grace star returns to NY stage in June (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - Eric McCormack, a star of the long-running U.S. television program "Will & Grace," will appear in the U.S. premiere of a new Neil LaBute play, taking over a role played in London last year by another well-known U.S. television personality, "Friends" star David Schwimmer.
U2 Tour Dismantled by Illness (E! Online)
March 10, 2006
E! Online - This was not the kind of bomb U2 fans were looking for.
Enthusiasts Trying to Revive Polka (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - Three nights a week at Art's Concertina Bar you can step back to a time when couples went out to dance the polka and listen to the sounds of a concertina.
Goldfrapp's 'Supernature' One of Year's Best (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - Goldfrapp, "Supernature" (Mute)
Gilmour's Album Stays True to Pink Floyd (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - Since "On an Island" is David Gilmour's first solo album since 1984's "About Face" (and first studio recording since Pink Floyd's 1994 "The Division Bell"), his label — perhaps wanting to jog the memory of music fans — is selling the point that he's "the voice and guitar of Pink Floyd."
Spain's the Pinker Tones Mix Up Genres (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - The Pinker Tones, "The Million Colour Revolution" (Nacional)
Van Morrison's Country Turn Suffers (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - Van Morrison, "Pay the Devil" (Lost Highway/Universal)
Campbell-Lanegan Is Pretty Dark Stuff (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan, "Ballad of the Broken Seas" (V2)
Kristofferson Makes Best Record in Years (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - Kris Kristofferson, "This Old Road" (New West)
The Wood Brothers Play Appealing Mix (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - The Wood Brothers, "Ways Not To Lose" (Blue Note)
Neko Case Needs Better Tunes on Album (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - Neko Case, "Fox Confessor Brings the Flood" (Anti- Records)
Leif Garrett Ordered to Stay in Rehab (AP)
March 10, 2006
AP - Leif Garrett was ordered to remain in a strict live-in drug rehabilitation program for another month, despite telling a judge he was "going down the right path" after spending 42 days there.
Feds bust fans for pirated Ryan Adams tunes (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - A pair of apparent Ryan Adams fans ran afoul of a new law making it a crime to publish songs before their release to the general public when they made portions of the singer's latest album available on a Web site frequented by his fans, federal authorities said Thursday.
La La puts new spin on music biz (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - Not many startup businesses have been inspired by a rock band, but Fountains of Wayne is indirectly responsible for a newly launched music discovery and trading community called La La.
Two Indicted for Pirating Ryan Adams Music (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - Two men are accused of violating copyright laws by posting music by alternative country artist Ryan Adams on a Web site before its public release, federal officials said Thursday.
'American Idol' Axes Four More Contestants (AP)
March 10, 2006
AP - Twelve down, 12 to go.
Stapp Won't Be Charged in Airport Incident (AP)
March 10, 2006
AP - Former Creed singer Scott Stapp expressed gratitude Thursday that prosecutors didn't charge him with public drunkenness for an incident at Los Angeles International Airport, and he promised to get his life together and start keeping his name out of the tabloids.
Cheaper 'Daily' dose on iTunes (Reuters)
March 10, 2006
Reuters - Viacom's Comedy Central
is breaking the mold of iTunes television pricing.