TV Writer Sues J. Lo Over Series Idea (AP)
April 25, 2006AP - A television writer has filed a lawsuit saying Jennifer Lopez and UPN stole his idea for a series based on his move from Brooklyn to Miami and involvement with the modeling and nightclub scenes.
To sing, dance and serve South Korea as a soldier (Reuters)
April 25, 2006Reuters - South Korean singer Yoon Gye-sang faced what might be called his Elvis Presley moment.
No Trial for Spector in '06 (E! Online)
April 25, 2006
E! Online - Phil Spector is now scheduled to ring in the next New Year in
court.
Spec5tor Trial Set for '07
April 25, 2006
Phil Spector is now scheduled to ring in the next New Year in court.
Due to yet another timing conflict among the cast of characters planning to bring Spector to trial some day, the famed music producer's day in court to face the murder charge against him has been reset for Jan. 16.
The 66-year-old Spector was in court Tuesday to agree to the delay.
His trial date has already been rescheduled a number of times after originally being set for September 16 of last year due to legal wrangling from both the prosecution and the defense. September 2005 turned into January, which turned into Apr. 24, which turned into "no later than 15 days after Sept. 11, 2006."
Phil Spector's Murder Trial Delayed (AP)
April 25, 2006
AP - The much-delayed murder trial of music producer Phil Spector was postponed again Tuesday, with a judge pushing the case back to January.
Britney: Having Baby One More Time (Yahoo! Music)
April 25, 2006Yahoo! Music - Us Weekly is reporting that pop star Britney Spears is--as has been rumored for weeks--indeed pregnant again. The singer was spotted poolside this weekend in Las Vegas--where her husband Kevin Federline was performing at a record release party for his debut solo album, Playing With Fire--wearing a bikini that reportedly showed off a sizeable bump.
Lennon Seance Airs On Pay-Per-View (Yahoo! Music)
April 25, 2006Yahoo! Music - During a séance that aired last night on the pay-TV service In Demand, psychic Joe Power attempted to communicate with late Beatle John Lennon, who was murdered in 1980. And according to Power, at least, this televised paranormal experiment was "successful."
Rolling Stones Keyboardist to Read to Kids (AP)
April 25, 2006
AP - Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell will read to second graders on Wednesday as part of a nationwide book relief effort for students affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Tom Cruise Stays Hot in Hollywood (AP)
April 25, 2006
AP - He can hop on couches, denounce psychiatry and pooh-pooh postpartum depression — and his supernova Hollywood heat doesn't cool a whit.
Bogdanovich to Film Tom Petty Tour (AP)
April 25, 2006
AP - Peter Bogdanovich will tag along with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers to film their upcoming concert tour for a documentary.
Alt Rock Acts Look to Gain Steam (AP)
April 25, 2006AP - For a few established performers, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., later this month represents little more than a victory lap — a chance to play to a large outdoor audience of faithful fans and soak up California's inland desert sun.
Madonna Throws a Star at Alt-Rock Festival (AP)
April 25, 2006
AP - Imagine if Elvis had decided to make a pit stop at Woodstock.
Lawrence Brownlee Wins Tenor Award (AP)
April 25, 2006AP - Lawrence Brownlee, the 33-year-old tenor who makes his Metropolitan Opera debut next year, has won the 2006 Richard Tucker Award, worth $30,000.
Neil Young, train maker Lionel win OK for venture (Reuters)
April 25, 2006Reuters - Rocker Neil Young on Tuesday won a bankruptcy court ruling to form a joint venture with Lionel LLC, the storied model train maker operating under protection from creditors.
Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora Dating Denise Richards? (Yahoo! Music)
April 25, 2006Yahoo! Music - The ink isn't even dry on their respective divorce papers, but that isn't stopping Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora and actress Denise Richards from hooking up, according to several tabloid reports and Entertainment Tonight.
Gorillaz' Night At The Opera (Yahoo! Music)
April 25, 2006Yahoo! Music - Despite negative reviews for their recent concert stint at Harlem's Apollo Theater, Gorillaz are hardly shying away from the stage. In fact, the animated band is planning to collaborate with the renowned German opera company Staatsoper on a production featuring original Gorillaz music.
Mark Cuban Getting Satellite Radio Show (AP)
April 25, 2006AP - Howard Stern's getting a new neighbor in his extraterrestrial neighborhood.
Billy Joel Concerto to Debut in June (AP)
April 25, 2006
AP - A concerto drawn from Billy Joel's 2001 classical album, "Fantasies & Delusions," will debut in June at the Eastern Music Festival.
Streisand Strikes Back at Biographer (AP)
April 25, 2006AP - Here's one sure way to incite Barbra Streisand's wrath: Write a book about her.
Country Singer Bonnie Owens Dies (AP)
April 25, 2006AP - Bonnie Owens, a singer who married and helped build the careers of country music legends Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, has died. She was 76.
At the Movies: `Akeelah and the Bee' (AP)
April 25, 2006AP - Enough with the boxing and baseball and gridiron flicks. Hollywood has decided that the best spectator sport is the good old spelling bee.
Michael Jackson eyeing 50 Cent collaboration (Reuters)
April 25, 2006
Reuters - Embattled pop star Michael Jackson
is eyeing a collaboration with rapper 50 Cent.