Melissa McGhee Cut From 'American Idol' (AP)
March 15, 2006
AP - Melissa McGhee forgot the words to her song on Tuesday's "American Idol" — on Wednesday she paid the price. McGhee, who stumbled with some of the lyrics in an otherwise smooth rendition of Stevie Wonder's "Lately," became the first of the final dozen to be voted off the top-rated Fox show.
Crew Recovers Fats Domino's Pianos (AP)
March 15, 2006AP - Workers have recovered what was left of three pianos in Fats Domino's Ninth Ward home, which was submerged in almost 10 feet of water when Hurricane Katrina caused a levee break near his neighborhood in August.
Spiritual Songs Shine at CMT Nominations (AP)
March 15, 2006AP - Country Music Television bills its annual awards show as an anything-goes kind of affair, where only a few years ago Kid Rock sipped from a whiskey bottle and actress Pamela Anderson brought a man onto the stage clad in underwear and cowboy boots.
Rapper Kanye West Heads to the Big Screen (AP)
March 15, 2006
AP - Rapper Kanye West is bringing his music — and himself — to the big screen.
Stapp Sues to Stop Sex Tape (E! Online)
March 15, 2006
E! Online - Scott Stapp has joined his sex tape costar Kid Rock in the
battle to keep their on-camera exploits private.
Nicollette Sheridan, Michael Bolton Engaged (AP)
March 15, 2006
AP - "Desperate Housewives" actress Nicollette Sheridan and singer Michael Bolton are engaged, Sheridan's publicist confirmed Wednesday.
State: Jackson to Pay Workers Back Wages (AP)
March 15, 2006
AP - Michael Jackson has agreed to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in back wages owed to employees at his Neverland ranch, averting a potential lawsuit, state officials said Wednesday.
Nominations for 2006 CMT Music Awards (AP)
March 15, 2006AP - The nominations for Country Music Television's Music Awards were announced Wednesday.
Phil Collins, Wife Announce Separation (AP)
March 15, 2006AP - Splitsville for Phil Collins and his wife, Orianne.
Phil Collins separates from wife (Reuters)
March 15, 2006
Reuters - For now, they'll go on living
"Separate Lives." British singer and songwriter Phil Collins
and his wife of six years, Orianne, have decided to separate,
the couple said in a joint statement on Wednesday.
Stapp's Sex Tape Suit
March 15, 2006
Scott Stapp has joined his sex tape costar Kid Rock in the battle to keep their on-camera exploits private.
The former Creed frontman sued World Wide Red Light District in Los Angeles in an effort to block the company from distributing a video that shows him and Rock cavorting with four female fans.
Boom in Children's Music a Coup for Labels (AP)
March 15, 2006
AP - The new mantra of the music industry? Don't trust anyone over 16!
Juvenile, Matisyahu Make Noise on Charts (E! Online)
March 15, 2006
E! Online - Figures. Now that he's out of Cash Money, Juvenile's Check
is bouncing right to the top.
Pavarotti postpones shows due to ailment (Reuters)
March 15, 2006
Reuters - Tenor Luciano Pavarotti has
postponed concerts in Latin America and Europe because of
health problems, a Brazilian state media office said on
Wednesday.
Beth Orton Finds 'Comfort' New Disc (AP)
March 15, 2006
AP - Beth Orton could never understand why some performers would go on tour and refuse to sing their most popular songs once they hit the stage.
Rapper Juvenile, singer Blunt lead album chart (Reuters)
March 15, 2006
Reuters - New Orleans rapper Juvenile scored
the No. 1 spot on the U.S. albums chart for the first time in
his career Wednesday, while English singer/songwriter James
Blunt soared seven places to a new high of No. 2 with his debut
release, thanks to an appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
Pavarotti Postpones Brazil Concert (AP)
March 15, 2006
AP - Luciano Pavarotti has postponed an upcoming concert in Brazil because of a painful back, his publicist said.
Sheridan, Bolton Are Reportedly Engaged (AP)
March 15, 2006
AP - Singer Michael Bolton and "Desperate Housewives" actress Nicollette Sheridan are engaged, according to "Access Hollywood."
Album Chart
March 15, 2006
Last week's Top 10 albums, according to Nielsen SoundScan:
1. "Reality Check," Juvenile
2. "Back to Bedlam," James Blunt
3. "High School Musical," various
4. "Youth," Matisyahu
5. "In My Own Words," Ne-Yo
6. "On an Island," David Gilmour
7. "Some Hearts," Carrie Underwood
8. "The Legend of Johnny Cash," Johnny Cash
9. "Walk the Line," various
10. "Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George," Jack Johnson
More Backups As Met Copes With Ailing (AP)
March 15, 2006
AP - James Levine's absence didn't create the only hole at the Metropolitan Opera. In the Met's revival of Verdi's "Luisa Miller," the leading soprano and tenor never made it to opening night.
Placido Domingo sniffs out a new challenge (Reuters)
March 15, 2006
Reuters - Unlike a certain
semi-retired superstar contemporary of his, Placido Domingo has
long evidenced a willingness to stretch himself artistically.
Ford eager to start new Indiana Jones film (Reuters)
March 15, 2006Reuters - Harrison Ford is ready to jump back into his favorite film role and begin shooting the fourth Indiana Jones movie soon, a German magazine quoted the Hollywood actor as saying on Wednesday.
Stapp Sues Firm to Stop Sell of Sex Video (AP)
March 15, 2006
AP - Former Creed singer Scott Stapp is suing in an effort to stop a California company from selling or promoting a sex video featuring himself, Kid Rock and four women.
Young MC sues music publisher (Reuters)
March 15, 2006Reuters - Rapper Young MC has sued a music publishing company, alleging it failed to pay royalties for songs he helped write, including the Tone Loc hits "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina."
Blind Faith's live debut heads to DVD (Reuters)
March 15, 2006Reuters - Short-lived supergroup Blind Faith's live debut will be chronicled on the DVD "London Hyde Park 1969," due April 10 in Europe and the following month in North America via Sanctuary.