Sambora Seeks Joint Custody With Locklear (AP)
March 24, 2006
AP - Bon Jovi lead guitarist Richie Sambora is seeking joint custody of his 8-year-old daughter with Heather Locklear, who filed for divorce last month after 11 years of marriage.
Time Life takes Latin leap with "Sirenas (Reuters)
March 24, 2006Reuters - "Senora Tentacion" (Ms. Temptation). "De Puro Ardor" (Burning Desire). "Mirame, Abrazame, Besame" (Look at Me, Hold Me, Kiss Me). These are some of the titillating titles on "El Canto de las Sirenas" (The Sirens' Song), a series of 10 albums highlighting some of the best-known Latin songs about love, lust and revenge, performed by Latin female torch singers from the 1930s to the 1980s.
"Dancing" Drew a Daddy (E! Online)
March 24, 2006
E! Online - Forget Dancing with the Stars, champ Drew Lachey has a
much more prized title now: Daddy.
Country star Keith tries new approach with "Trash" (Reuters)
March 24, 2006
Reuters - Toby Keith likes to shock people.
Hip-hop lures New York hopefuls (Reuters)
March 24, 2006
Reuters - Mighty Mike C, a veteran rapper at the
age of 42, recalls the days when he used to tap electricity
from street lights to set up the music for street parties in
Harlem back in the early days of hip-hop.
Billboard album reviews: Ghostface, Los Tigres (Reuters)
March 24, 2006Reuters - ALBUM: FISHSCALE (Def Jam)
Billboard singles reviews: Dixie Chicks, Three 6 Mafia (Reuters)
March 24, 2006
Reuters - SINGLE: NOT READY TO MAKE NICE (Wide Open/Columbia)
Warner Music Group to Acquire Ryko Corp. (AP)
March 24, 2006AP - Warner Music Group said Friday it reached a $67.5 million deal to acquire independent recording company Ryko Corp., which distributes music by artists such as The Posies, Big Star and Frank Zappa.
Dixie Chicks Return to Country Radio (AP)
March 24, 2006AP - Country radio may be ready to make nice with the Dixie Chicks.
"Dancing" Drew a Daddy (E! Online)
March 24, 2006
E! Online - Forget Dancing with the Stars champ Drew Lachey has a much
more prized title now: Daddy.
'Idol' Fans Say Daughtry Copied Song (AP)
March 24, 2006
AP - "American Idol" chat rooms were buzzing Friday over a controversy surrounding Chris Daughtry's version of "I Walk the Line."
Streisand May Tour for First Time in Years (AP)
March 24, 2006
AP - Barbra Streisand may take the stage again — six years after her last public concert.
Boston Opera Co. Director Caldwell Dies (AP)
March 24, 2006
AP - Sarah Caldwell, hailed as the first lady of opera for her adventurous productions as longtime director of the Opera Company of Boston, died of heart failure. She was 82.
Orchestras seek classical revival with downloads (Reuters)
March 24, 2006
Reuters - Universal Music on Friday unveiled new
concerts for sale that aim to return live orchestral
performances to the wide audiences they once enjoyed and usher
classical music further into the digital age.
Kanye West, Sting to Perform in Stockholm (AP)
March 24, 2006
AP - Kanye West will be one of the main attractions at this year's Stockholm Jazz Festival.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Forget the Magic (AP)
March 24, 2006AP - Yeah Yeah Yeahs, "Show Your Bones" (Interscope)
Black Crowes Get Freaky in Concert CD (AP)
March 24, 2006AP - The Black Crowes, "Freak 'N' Roll ... Into the Fog" (Eagle Vision)
"Dancing" Drew a Daddy
March 24, 2006
Forget "Dancing with the Stars" champ, Drew Lachey has a much more prized title now: Daddy.
Lachey and his wife Lea welcomed a daughter together in Los Angeles Thursday, the first child for the longtime couple. There's no word yet on the baby's name, vital statistics or toe-tapping prowess.
'99 Red Balloons' Video to Air for an Hour (AP)
March 24, 2006AP - They're kidding, right?
The Killers Headline Ultra Music Festival (AP)
March 24, 2006AP - It's no surprise that this year's Ultra Music Festival will have superstar DJs unleashing electronic beats from their computers and turntables for gyrating dancers.
Black Eyed Peas' Leader Gets Recognition (AP)
March 24, 2006
AP - It took two multiplatinum albums, several hits and a few Grammy nominations for people to realize that the Black Eyed Peas weren't just a silly, poppy, hip-hop gimmick (and to be fair, some people still aren't convinced).
Jackson, 50 Cent Shooting Soldier Drama (AP)
March 24, 2006
AP - Samuel L. Jackson and 50 Cent will shoot scenes in the coming weeks for "Home of the Brave," a film set in the Lilac City.
From Harlem to NY university, hip hop lures NY hopefuls (Reuters)
March 24, 2006
Reuters - Mighty Mike C, a veteran rapper at the
age of 42, recalls the days when he used to tap electricity
from street lights to set up the music for street parties in
Harlem back in the early days of hip hop.
Lachey to Co-Host Miss USA Pageant (AP)
March 24, 2006
AP - Drew Lachey is dancing his way to the Miss USA pageant — as co-host of the competition with Nancy O'Dell of "Access Hollywood."
Shakira to Kick Off Tour in Spain (AP)
March 24, 2006
AP - Shakira, the queen of Latin American pop music, will begin her world tour later this year in Spain.
L.A. judge to take control of Suge Knight's assets (Reuters)
March 24, 2006
Reuters - A judge said on Thursday he would
take control of Marion "Suge" Knight's assets, including his
Death Row Records label, after finding the rap mogul had
avoided paying a $107 million civil court judgment.
Warner Music set to buy indie label Rykodisc (Reuters)
March 24, 2006Reuters - Warner Music Group is near finalization of a $67.5 million purchase of the Ryko Group, the New York-based parent of indie label Rykodisc, according to sources.
Death Row Records May Go Into Receivership (AP)
March 24, 2006
AP - A judge on Thursday ordered Marion "Suge" Knight to appear at a hearing next month to discuss his assets — or risk having the court take control of the rap-music mogul's Death Row Records.
Allmans roll out guests, old gems at N.Y. stand (Reuters)
March 24, 2006Reuters - While fans of the Allman Brothers Band have long treasured its annual residency at New York's Beacon Theater, they might remember this year's stand as the best yet.
Sean Paul's "Temperature" heats up charts (Reuters)
March 24, 2006
Reuters - Reggae star Sean Paul ended R&B
singer Ne-Yo's two-week reign on the Hot 100 singles chart
Thursday as "Temperature" rose one place to No. 1.
R. Kelly's Not So Brotherly Love (E! Online)
March 24, 2006
E! Online - R. Kelly's brother, Carey, believes he can't lie.
Shakira to Begin World Tour in Spain (AP)
March 24, 2006
AP - Shakira, the Colombian pop music whirlwind, is to begin her world tour in Spain, the singer said Thursday.