Doors celebrating 40th anniversary with busy slate (Reuters)
April 9, 2006Reuters - As the Doors' surviving members gear up for the band's 40th anniversary -- with plans for a comprehensive boxed set, reissues, merchandise and an interactive Las Vegas attraction -- there is a possibility that their music may be used in commercials for the first time.
Kid Rock Screens Spade Film Before Show (AP)
April 9, 2006
AP - Kid Rock treated a few locals to private showing of the new movie "Benchwarmers" after performing for students at nearby Clemson University.
Coca-Cola goes "Stageside" for music, P2P marketing (Reuters)
April 9, 2006Reuters - Rather than share the sponsor spotlight like it must on "American Idol," Coca-Cola North America opted to create its own music program. Taking the concept even further, the soft drink giant is bypassing traditional television to get "Stageside" out to its target audience.
Billboard album reviews: Daniel Powter, Cassandra Wilson (Reuters)
April 9, 2006Reuters - Newcomer Daniel Powter dominated international charts in 2005 with this debut album and its lead single, "Bad Day.
New Orleans R&B star begins posthumous mayoral bid (Reuters)
April 9, 2006Reuters - Ernie K-Doe has some big hurdles to overcome to win his bid for mayor of hurricane-ravaged New Orleans: he lacks the political experience and financial clout of many of his rivals.
Singer Robbie Williams takes new step into digital music (Reuters)
April 9, 2006
Reuters - A new mobile phone that includes a link
into Robbie Williams' Web site and plays his songs is another
step in a "digital revolution" that the recording industry must
take advantage of, not spurn, his manager said.