News Breakers: Rihanna, Avril, White Stripes, Van Halen, Doherty, Nugent

"Umbrella" reigns in UK; songwriter slams Lavigne; Stripes play on Winnipeg bus; tour reportedly back on; Doherty pleads guilty; Nugent blasts hippies.

FULL STORY Posted Jul 3, at 2007 05:02 PM   Comments (0) Smashing Pumpkins unveil fall tour

Following lengthy runs in Asheville, N.C. and San Francisco, partially reunited group will play 20 US dates in the fall.

FULL STORY Posted Jul 3, at 2007 12:33 PM   Comments (3) Q-Tip offers single as free download

MySpace release of "WorkItOut" precedes A Tribe Called Quest vet's solo album, The Renaissance, set for the fall.

FULL STORY Posted Jul 3, at 2007 10:25 AM   Comments (1) MP3.com News Breakers: Linkin Park, Vedder, Mims, Kid Rock, Flavor Flav

Stalker pleads guilty; Pearl Jam singer crafts solo work; rapper goers virtual; Ritchie hangs with Daly; Flav to be roasted.

FULL STORY Posted Jul 2, at 2007 05:16 PM   Comments (2) Universal to bite back at Apple's iTunes

Hoping for more leverage, world's largest music company reportedly won't renew long-term deal in favor of a short-term contract.

FULL STORY Posted Jul 2, at 2007 02:23 PM   Comments (1) UK tabloid to give away Prince album

The Mail on Sunday will include copies of Planet Earth in its July 15 issue, sparking industry furor.

FULL STORY Posted Jul 2, at 2007 09:05 AM   Comments (2)