http://www.comcast.net?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_ AP - ap.online.entertainment.music News Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:56:56 -0500 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:44:04 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/22/People.Travis.Barker/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_People.Travis.Barker 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-72a7 Punk musician Travis Barker on Friday sued companies linked to a plane that crashed in South Carolina, injuring him and killing two friends. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:45:49 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/People.Britney.Spears/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_People.Britney.Spears 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7420 Britney Spears made another cameo in the midst of her comeback — this time at a Los Angeles courtroom. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:17:38 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Music.Kanye.West/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Music.Kanye.West 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7421 Add Kanye West to the list of artists previewing their new CDs on MySpace Music. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:02:36 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/FCC.Janet.Jackson/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_FCC.Janet.Jackson 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7476 The Federal Communications Commission has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the indecency case over Janet Jackson's breast-baring performance at the 2004 Super Bowl. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:29:54 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Rap.Shooting.TI/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Rap.Shooting.TI 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7767 Rapper T.I. testified Friday that he believes the bullets fired at his entourage during a wild vehicle chase two years ago were meant for him. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:28:01 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Music.Guns.N_.Roses/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Music.Guns.N_.Roses 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-74cd The last time Guns N' Roses released an album of all-new material, there were no iPods or digital downloads. There was no "American Idol." No music blogs. No MySpace. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:44:15 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Baby.Names.Simpson.Wentz/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Baby.Names.Simpson.Wentz 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-76aa The name Brooklyn has been done before, so Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz turned to another New York City borough in naming their newborn son: The Bronx. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:41:19 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/People.Simpson.Wentz/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_People.Simpson.Wentz 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:-65feced4:11db01959ef:-50cd Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz are the proud parents of a baby boy, and they're celebrating with some Bronx cheer — this one is a good one. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:54:53 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/EU.Britain.People.Madonna/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_EU.Britain.People.Madonna 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-77cd After the wedding in a Scottish castle, the mansion on a green English estate and the drinks in their own pub, Madonna and Guy Ritchie's eight-year marriage ended Friday in a dreary London courtroom. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:57:08 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/EU.Britain.People.Michael.Jackson/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_EU.Britain.People.Michael.Jackson 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:-65feced4:11db01959ef:-5026 Michael Jackson's former personal assistant told a British court Friday that a Bahraini sheik who is now suing the singer was a generous friend, eager to give Jackson money and other gifts. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:54:47 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/AS.Japan.People.Komuro/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_AS.Japan.People.Komuro 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:-65feced4:11db01959ef:-5051 Top-selling Japanese music producer Tetsuya Komuro was formally charged with fraud Friday in a scandal that has tarnished the image of a star whose songs once dominated Japan's pop music scene. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:09:25 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Music.Avery.Fisher.Prize/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Music.Avery.Fisher.Prize 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:-65feced4:11db01959ef:-550a The last time they shared a Lincoln Center stage, violinist Gil Shaham wielded the big smiles as Gustavo Dudamel made his conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:56:36 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/20/Guns.N_Roses.Dr.Pepper/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Guns.N_Roses.Dr.Pepper 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:-65feced4:11db01959ef:-579b Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the release of Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy" is a reality. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:54:10 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/People.Sean.Stewart/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_People.Sean.Stewart 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:-65feced4:11db01959ef:-56c2 A case against Rod Stewart's son over a brawl at a Hollywood nightclub has been resolved. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:23:59 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/20/People.Britney.Spears/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_People.Britney.Spears 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:-65feced4:11db01959ef:-5a36 Britney Spears is craving more freedom — and less of the "control" that's stabilized her personal life and reinvigorated her career over the last several months. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:37:06 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/20/People.Faith.Hill/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_People.Faith.Hill 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:-65feced4:11db01959ef:-5798 Faith Hill finally has that Christmas gift she's always wanted. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:35:05 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/20/Music.Kraftwerk.Ruling/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Music.Kraftwerk.Ruling 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:-65feced4:11db01959ef:-584b Germany's highest civil court has dealt electronic band Kraftwerk a blow in ruling that sampling music does not in principle violate copyright. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:29:55 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/People.50.Cent/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_People.50.Cent 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c7d Rapper 50 Cent is facing a challenge to his street cred — from Taco Bell. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:26:13 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/20/EU.Britain.People.Michael.Jackson/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_EU.Britain.People.Michael.Jackson 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:-65feced4:11db01959ef:-5ecb Michael Jackson has agreed to appear in person at a London court to respond to a Bahraini sheik's $7 million lawsuit, the singer's lawyer said Thursday. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:16:15 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/TEC.Microsoft.Zune/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_TEC.Microsoft.Zune 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c7c Microsoft Corp. is giving an early holiday gift to people who pay for all-you-can-listen access to the Zune digital music store: 10 songs to keep each month, included in the $14.99 monthly subscription fee. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:26:20 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/EU.Italy.La.Scala.Strikes/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_EU.Italy.La.Scala.Strikes 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c7b In dramatic costumes dripping with fake blood, La Scala workers took to the stage to vent their frustration after the last three performances of "The Merry Widow" were canceled by a strike. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:30:04 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Music.Beyonce/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Music.Beyonce 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c7a With a new album and two movies on the horizon, it appears the Season of Beyonce has begun. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:38:10 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Philanthropist.Fraud/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Philanthropist.Fraud 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c79 Opera-loving philanthropist Alberto Vilar was convicted on fraud charges Wednesday for swindling investors, including the mother of actress Phoebe Cates, out of millions of dollars. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:41:07 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/EU.Britain.Michael.Jackson/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_EU.Britain.Michael.Jackson 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c77 Michael Jackson might be too sick to travel to London to testify in a suit claiming he owes an Arab sheik $7 million, the pop star's attorney said Tuesday. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:24:32 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/People.Carla.Bruni.Sarkozy/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_People.Carla.Bruni.Sarkozy 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c76 Carla Bruni-Sarkozy thinks she could learn a thing or two from Michelle Obama. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:40:05 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Learjet.Crash/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Learjet.Crash 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c75 The pilot of a private jet warned air traffic controllers that his plane was "going off the end" of a runway before it crashed, killing him and three others and injuring celebrity DJ AM and former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:43:21 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/People.Suge.Knight/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_People.Suge.Knight 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c74 Marion "Suge" Knight is facing criminal charges in Las Vegas, stemming from an incident in which police found the hip hop mogul allegedly beating his girlfriend just off a busy thoroughfare. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:59:26 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/BBO.Clemens.McCready/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_BBO.Clemens.McCready 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c72 Country singer Mindy McCready claims she broke off her relationship with Roger Clemens when the former baseball star wouldn't marry her, according to an interview to be broadcast Monday by the syndicated show "Inside Edition." Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:54:01 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Michael.Jackson/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Michael.Jackson 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c73 Michael Jackson may be too ill to travel to London to testify in a suit which claims he owes an Arab sheikh $7 million, the pop star's lawyer said Tuesday. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:30:28 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Music.Bernstein.Young.Conductors/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Music.Bernstein.Young.Conductors 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c70 Leonard Bernstein was as much a teacher as a conductor and composer. Now, the post boomer generation — Bernstein's musical grandchildren — have taken the stage, and perhaps just in time for classical music. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:41:20 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/People.Prince.Sued/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_People.Prince.Sued 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c71 A perfume company is claiming Prince and his music publisher failed to honor a contract to help market a fragrance named for the album "3121." Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:12:45 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Music.Springsteen.Album/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Music.Springsteen.Album 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c6f Five days before he takes the stage at the Super Bowl, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will release a new album written and recorded during breaks in their concert tour. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:29:33 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/17/EU.Britain.Michael.Jackson/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_EU.Britain.Michael.Jackson 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:-35ed347c:11d86d4f5ae:-1e3e The son of an Arab monarch took the King of Pop to court Monday, charging that Michael Jackson took $7 million as an advance on an album and an autobiography that he never produced. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:28:47 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/EU.Italy.La.Scala/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_EU.Italy.La.Scala 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c6e The general director of Milan's La Scala opera house says he will stay on through 2013. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:28:22 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Music.TRL.Finale/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Music.TRL.Finale 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c6d Carson Daly chatted with Eminem, Beyonce gave a show-stopping performance, girls shrieked at the sight of Justin Timberlake and hundreds of fans lined up outside in Times Square for a glimpse at superstars. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:01:43 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/EU.Britain.Beatles/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_EU.Britain.Beatles 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c6c Paul McCartney says it's time an experimental Beatles track saw the light of day. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:05:09 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/EU.Britain.Awards.Show.Violence/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_EU.Britain.Awards.Show.Violence 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c6b British police say a man is in critical condition after being stabbed at a music awards ceremony in London. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:24:27 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/People.Don.Cornelius/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_People.Don.Cornelius 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c6a The Los Angeles city attorney has charged Don Cornelius, former host of "Soul Train," in connection with two domestic incidents involving his wife last month. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:07:11 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Timberlake.Restaurant.Lawsuit/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Timberlake.Restaurant.Lawsuit 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c69 A busboy is suing Justin Timberlake, saying the pop star's Manhattan barbecue joint didn't pay him a legal wage. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:34:53 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/People.Swift.Jonas.Split/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_People.Swift.Jonas.Split 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c68 Joe Jonas is tired of hearing about how he's a bad boyfriend — and now he's trying to defend himself. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:27:04 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/People.Kevin.Costner/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_People.Kevin.Costner 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c67 He's played Wyatt Earp, Robin Hood and Eliot Ness in the movies, but Kevin Costner says his most natural gig is playing music with his band. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:44:55 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/EU.Britain.People.Kanye.West/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_EU.Britain.People.Kanye.West 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c66 Rapper Kanye West was arrested after a fracas outside a nightclub but released without charge, British media reported Friday. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:10:27 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Music.Latin.Grammys/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Music.Latin.Grammys 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c65 On a night when the theme of change and cultural fusion echoed in lyrics, performances and acceptance speeches, a Colombian rocker who's become a voice for social issues walked away as king of the Latin Grammys. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:05:16 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Theater.Billy.Elliot.Opening/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Theater.Billy.Elliot.Opening 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c64 Elton John still can't believe he's a Broadway hitmaker. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:52:37 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/13/Music.Latin.Grammys/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Music.Latin.Grammys 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:-35ed347c:11d86d4f5ae:-4d4f On a night when the theme of change and cultural fusion echoed in lyrics, performances and acceptance speeches, a Colombian rocker who's become a voice for social issues walked away as king of the Latin Grammys. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:39:57 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/BKN.LeBron.Barry.Manilow/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_BKN.LeBron.Barry.Manilow 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c63 Get this: LeBron listens to Barry Manilow. Or Brian Manilow. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:36:34 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Music.Latin.Grammys.List/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Music.Latin.Grammys.List 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c62 Partial list of winners from the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards in Houston, Texas: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:58:56 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/Met.Opera.Cuts/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Met.Opera.Cuts 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c61 The Metropolitan Opera is giving up "The Ghosts." Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:40:20 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/21/People.Kanye.West/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_People.Kanye.West 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:68bfebe5:11dbffbc8c5:-7c60 Kanye West is to music what Michael Jordan was to basketball — at least that's what West thinks, in his humble estimation. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:57:26 -0500 http://www.comcast.net/music/articles/2008/11/13/Michael.Jackson/?cid=rssfeed&attr=article_music_Michael.Jackson 30c13f3b44bbe3d1:-35ed347c:11d86d4f5ae:-54e7 Michael Jackson has given up title to his Neverland ranch, transferring the deed to a company he partly controls.