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Michael Jackson reaches refinancing deal (Reuters)

April 13, 2006

Pop star Michael Jackson looks at his fans in Santa Maria, California, in this March 29, 2005 file photo. Jackson is close to a deal that would help him to avert bankruptcy by refinancing hundreds of millions of dollars in loans, the New York Times said on Thursday. (Phil Klein/Files/Reuters)Reuters - Pop star Michael Jackson, in a bid to stave off insolvency, said on Thursday he has reached a deal with creditors to refinance more than $200 million in loans secured by his prized stake in the Beatles' song catalog.


Michael Jackson Restructures Finances (AP)

April 13, 2006

Michael Jackson is seen in Santa Maria, Calif., in this June 3, 2005 file photo. Jackson is close to a $325 million debt refinancing plan that would save him from bankruptcy but deprive him of part of his prized Beatles song catalog, according to published reports. The deal ultimately would require Jackson to sell half of his 50 percent share in the catalog to Sony Corp., which already owns half of it, the Wall Street Journal and New York Times reported Thursday, April 13, 2006. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)AP - Michael Jackson restructured his finances with the help of Sony Corp., which co-owns a valuable music catalogue with the pop star, Jackson attorneys said Thursday in a statement.


Fleck Explores 'Hidden Land' in New Album (AP)

April 13, 2006

Bela Fleck is photographed at the Kentucky Theater in Lexington, Ky. on Thursday, March 16, 2006. (AP Photo/Brian Tietz)AP - It would be a mistake to peg banjo master Bela Fleck as a bluegrass musician — or a jazz musician, rock musician, blues musician or classical musician, for that matter.


Bela Fleck Explores `Hidden Land' (AP)

April 13, 2006

AP - It would be a mistake to peg banjo master Bela Fleck as a bluegrass musician — or a jazz musician, rock musician, blues musician or classical musician, for that matter.

Beatles Coming Together Online (E! Online)

April 13, 2006

It's been a long and winding road, but The Beatles are finally getting online.E! Online - It's been a long and winding road, but The Beatles are finally getting online.


Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Concert Canceled (AP)

April 13, 2006

AP - The Tim McGraw and Faith Hill concert scheduled for April 23 at the University of Tennessee has been canceled because of safety issues.

No Idle Time for Touring Kelly (E! Online)

April 13, 2006

Behind those hazel eyes is a performer itching to hit the road.E! Online - Behind those hazel eyes is a performer itching to hit the road.


British Singer Sneaks Up Chart (AP)

April 13, 2006

Singer Natasha Bedingfield poses for a photograph March 15, 2006, in New York. Bedingfield's unpretentious lyrics and persona have been winning her fans on both sides of the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)AP - With all the former pop princesses spending more time in the tabloids than on the charts (Britney trying to tame Kevin, Christina celebrating a new marriage, Jessica ending hers and Pink picking fights with all the aforementioned), it's easy to see how the story of a scandal-free female singer/songwriter could get lost in the shuffle.


Queen's Brian May Addresses 'Idol Fallout' (Yahoo! Music)

April 13, 2006

Yahoo! Music - After Queen appeared on this past Tuesday's episode of American Idol to coach the remaining eight contestants--who all sang Queen songs this week, with varying degrees of success--many assumed the band would perform on Wednesday's results show, as this season's previous coaches (Stevie Wonder, Barry Manilow, Kenny Rogers) have done.

Beatles Get Back Online

April 13, 2006

It's been a long and winding road, but The Beatles are finally getting online.

Apple Corps., the music company formed by the Fab Four to control their music and business empire, has revealed plans to digitally remaster the entire Beatles catalogue to make the tunes available for download for the first time ever in the decade since the Internet has become a main avenue for song distribution.

No Idle Time For Kelly

April 13, 2006

Behind those hazel eyes is a performer itching to hit the road.

Original "American Idol" champ turned Grammy-winning pop star Kelly Clarkson is set to launch a 24-city summer tour in support of her second hit record, "Breakaway," kicking off June 30 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Clarkson says she will use the tour to preview songs from her forthcoming album, due out either later this year or in early 2007.

Bouncer Questioned in Rapper Death (AP)

April 13, 2006

Keith Bender is shown in an undated image from video, provided by Fox2 on Wednesday, April 12, 2006. Bender, 35, was critically wounded in a Detroit nightclub shootout early Tuesday that ended with the fatal shooting of Detroit rapper Proof, 32, whose birthname is Deshaun Holton. Bender, a former sergeant with the U.S. Army, remained in critical condition Wednesday. A man, as yet unnamed by authorities, turned himself in to police Wednesday for questioning in the shooting death of Proof. (AP Photo/FOX2)AP - Police investigating the nightclub shooting death of rapper Proof questioned a bouncer who is a cousin of a man critically injured in the gunfire.


Michael Jackson said near deal to avert bankruptcy (Reuters)

April 13, 2006

Pop star Michael Jackson looks at his fans in Santa Maria, California, in this March 29, 2005 file photo. Jackson is close to a deal that would help him to avert bankruptcy by refinancing hundreds of millions of dollars in loans, the New York Times said on Thursday. (Phil Klein/Files/Reuters)Reuters - Michael Jackson is close to a deal that would help him to avert bankruptcy by refinancing his debts and possibly selling part of his interest in scores of hits by The Beatles, The New York Times said on Thursday.


Stipe, Iggy Pop play with New York Dolls (Reuters)

April 13, 2006

Reuters - Michael Stipe, Iggy Pop and Bo Diddley lend a hand on the first new album in 32 years from glam-punk band the New York Dolls.

Judas Priest meets Nostradamus on new CD (Reuters)

April 13, 2006

Reuters - Although Judas Priest has accomplished just about everything a heavy metal band could possibly hope for, Rob Halford and company have yet to tackle a concept album. Soon, the group will be able to check that off its to-do list, as Priest is currently hard at work penning an album that will tell the story of the 16th century French prophet Nostradamus.

Hilary Williams Moved for More Treatment (AP)

April 13, 2006

AP - Hilary Williams, daughter of country star Hank Williams Jr., has been transferred to a Nashville hospital for continued treatment of injuries suffered in a traffic accident last month.

Beatles' 1965 Capitol Albums on CD (AP)

April 13, 2006

AP - The Beatles, "The Beatles: The Capitol Albums Vol. 2" (Capitol)

Beatles set to join online music revolution (Reuters)

April 13, 2006

The Beatles prior to the their first appearance in Chicago, September 1964. The Beatles are preparing to sell their songs online after years of refusing to take part in the Internet music boom, according to testimony given by the head of their record company. (PRNewsFoto/Reuters)Reuters - The Beatles are preparing to sell their songs online after years of refusing to take part in the Internet music boom, according to testimony given by the head of their record company.


Hundreds Mourn Death of Gene Pitney (AP)

April 13, 2006

Lynne Pitney, center, wife of singer Gene Pitney, follows her husband's casket out of All Saints Catholic Church in Somers, Conn., Wednesday, April 12, 2006. Gene Pitney, A Connecticut native whose hits included 'Town Without Pity' and 'Only Love Can Break a Heart,' died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at a hotel in Wales after playing a show. He was 65. At left rear is his son, Chris, and at right, daughter-in-law Shannon. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)AP - Condolences and flowers came in from all over the world. Gene Pitney, 66, who died last week while touring in Wales, was remembered during funeral services Wednesday as a friend and neighbor who, regardless of where he traveled, cherished coming back home to be with his wife and three sons.


Police Question Man in Death of Rapper (AP)

April 13, 2006

Proof of the rap group D12 ,attends the MTV Europe Music Awards in Rome, Nov. 18, 2004. The rapper was shot to death early Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at a nightclub along Eight Mile Road in Detroit, a publicist said. The death of Proof -- whose real name is Deshaun Holton -- was confirmed by Dennis Dennehy, the publicist for D12's label, Interscope Records.(AP Photo/ Alessandra Tarantino)AP - A man turned himself over to police for questioning in the death of rapper Proof during a nightclub shootout, authorities said.


COLUMN: Ohio players mix it up with pair of albums (Reuters)

April 13, 2006

Reuters - The Greenhornes, the stomping Cincinnati-bred garage-rock trio, are making a West Coast sweep this week in support of their album "Sewed Soles." But the band will go on hiatus shortly, as a couple of its members have other tales to tell.

Jackson near deal to avert bankruptcy: report (Reuters)

April 13, 2006

Pop star Michael Jackson looks at his fans in Santa Maria, California, in this March 29, 2005 file photo. Jackson is close to a deal that would help him to avert bankruptcy by refinancing hundreds of millions of dollars in loans, the New York Times said on Thursday. (Phil Klein/Files/Reuters)Reuters - Singer Michael Jackson is close to a deal that would help him to avert bankruptcy by refinancing hundreds of millions of dollars in loans, the New York Times said on Thursday.