- Rihanna sues ex-accountants, says she lost millions Christine Kearney - Reuters - Thu, Jul 5, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pop star Rihanna has sued her former accountants for mismanaging the singer's finances, including claiming they earned huge commissions from concert … More »Rihanna sues ex-accountants, says she lost millions
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pop star Rihanna has sued her former accountants for mismanaging the singer's finances, including claiming they earned huge commissions from concert tours that resulted in her losing millions of dollars. In a lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court that surfaced on Thursday, the 24-year-old singer …
- "American Idol" contestant sues MTV for $40 million Reuters - Fri, Jul 6, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A singer who competed on the second season of "American Idol," filed a libel lawsuit on Thursday against MTV Networks for more than $40 million, … More »"American Idol" contestant sues MTV for $40 million
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A singer who competed on the second season of "American Idol," filed a libel lawsuit on Thursday against MTV Networks for more than $40 million, claiming he was unfairly ridiculed by one of its news reporters. The lawsuit claims that after Corey Clark was disqualified from "American Idol," having reached …
- New York man guilty of illegal entry of Sean Combs' home Reuters - Fri, Jul 6, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York man has admitted to a break-in this spring at Sean "Diddy" Combs' Long Island estate, where he helped himself to some of the hip hop mogul's … More »New York man guilty of illegal entry of Sean Combs' home
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York man has admitted to a break-in this spring at Sean "Diddy" Combs' Long Island estate, where he helped himself to some of the hip hop mogul's liquor to wash down a meal he had brought along with him, officials said Friday. Quamine T. Taylor, 30, pleaded guilty late Thursday to criminal trespass …
- U.S. album sales slump, digital rises in first-half 2012 Piya Sinha-Roy - Reuters - Thu, Jul 5, 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. album sales for the first half of 2012 slumped after seeing growth last year, while digital track sales rose, according to music sales figures … More »U.S. album sales slump, digital rises in first-half 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. album sales for the first half of 2012 slumped after seeing growth last year, while digital track sales rose, according to music sales figures released by Nielsen SoundScan on Thursday. At mid-year 2012, album sales were down 3 percent from 2011 at 150.5 million units sold over the last six …
- Contest may send rapper Pitbull to Alaska Wal-Mart Joseph O'Leary - Reuters - Thu, Jul 5, 2012
(Reuters) - Pitbull, the gravelly voiced rapper known for hits "I Know You Want Me" and "Give Me Everything," may be going to a far-flung Alaska town after a promotional … More »Contest may send rapper Pitbull to Alaska Wal-Mart
(Reuters) - Pitbull, the gravelly voiced rapper known for hits "I Know You Want Me" and "Give Me Everything," may be going to a far-flung Alaska town after a promotional contest that promised he would pay a visit to the most-liked Wal-Mart store on Facebook. The Wal-Mart on the island of Kodiak, which can only be reached …
- Art Garfunkel releasing 2-CD retrospective with two new songs Tim Kenneally - Reuters - Thu, Jul 5, 2012
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - For a guy who's primarily known as "the one who's not Paul Simon," Art Garfunkel has amassed a pretty impressive body of work. And that catalog … More »Art Garfunkel releasing 2-CD retrospective with two new songs
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - For a guy who's primarily known as "the one who's not Paul Simon," Art Garfunkel has amassed a pretty impressive body of work. And that catalog will get a thorough revisiting with "The Singer," a two-CD retrospective spanning his work as one half of Simon & Garfunkel as well as his solo material. …
- Lana Del Rey in "National Anthem" tribute on 4th of July Stephanie Nebehay - Reuters - Wed, Jul 4, 2012
MONTREUX, Switzerland (Reuters) - Lana Del Rey gave a Fourth of July concert at the Montreux Jazz Festival that left fans wanting more of the American chanteuse, who … More »Lana Del Rey in "National Anthem" tribute on 4th of July
MONTREUX, Switzerland (Reuters) - Lana Del Rey gave a Fourth of July concert at the Montreux Jazz Festival that left fans wanting more of the American chanteuse, who swept to fame last year on the back of her haunting 'Video Games' single. The New York native, looking like a vintage-inspired bride in a white lace mini dress …
- Pop singer Katy Perry fearless in "warts and all" film portrayal Zorianna Kit - Reuters - Mon, Jul 2, 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It started as just another concert film, but as Katy Perry's marriage to comedian Russell Brand unraveled, her new documentary transformed into … More »Pop singer Katy Perry fearless in "warts and all" film portrayal
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It started as just another concert film, but as Katy Perry's marriage to comedian Russell Brand unraveled, her new documentary transformed into what she called a "warts and all" depiction the pop star is happy to show her fans. "Katy Perry: Part of Me," which debuts in 3D on Thursday, is anything …
- Rap singer Frank Ocean says his first love was a man Reuters - Wed, Jul 4, 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer Frank Ocean, a rising star who is part of the rap collective Odd Future, has revealed online that his first love was a man, an admission … More »Rap singer Frank Ocean says his first love was a man
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer Frank Ocean, a rising star who is part of the rap collective Odd Future, has revealed online that his first love was a man, an admission of same-sex attraction that is seen as groundbreaking for the world of hip hop. Ocean late on Tuesday posted on Twitter a link to his writings on his Tumblr …
- EU sets July 5 deadline for Universal/EMI response: sources Foo Yun Chee - Reuters - Wed, Jul 4, 2012
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Universal Music Group has been given two extra days to allay EU concerns on its planned purchase of an EMI unit, two people familiar with the matter … More »EU sets July 5 deadline for Universal/EMI response: sources
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Universal Music Group has been given two extra days to allay EU concerns on its planned purchase of an EMI unit, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday after regulators warned that the combined entity would hit competition. The European Commission, which has been assessing the $1.9 billion …
- Chris Brown's 'Fortune' a miss for critics Piya Sinha-Roy - Reuters - Tue, Jul 3, 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - R&B; singer and rapper Chris Brown may be trying to redeem his tarnished image, but he has failed to impress critics with his latest album "Fortune," … More »Chris Brown's 'Fortune' a miss for critics
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - R&B; singer and rapper Chris Brown may be trying to redeem his tarnished image, but he has failed to impress critics with his latest album "Fortune," which was released on Tuesday. Brown's fifth studio album follows on the heels of his 2011 record "F.A.M.E," which debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard …
- Stone Roses reunion triumph leaves fans wanting more Mohammed Abbas - Reuters - Mon, Jul 2, 2012
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - The Stone Roses staged one of the most eagerly anticipated reunions in British pop over the weekend, and despite rain and an overloaded … More »Stone Roses reunion triumph leaves fans wanting more
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - The Stone Roses staged one of the most eagerly anticipated reunions in British pop over the weekend, and despite rain and an overloaded transport system to and from the gigs, the Manchester band left hundreds of thousands of fans wanting more. Lead singer Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire, …
- British album sales fall 14 percent yr-on-yr in first half of 2012 Reuters - Mon, Jul 2, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - Album sales in Britain fell 13.8 percent to 43.6 million units in the first half of 2012 compared with 50.5 million in the same period of last year, … More »British album sales fall 14 percent yr-on-yr in first half of 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - Album sales in Britain fell 13.8 percent to 43.6 million units in the first half of 2012 compared with 50.5 million in the same period of last year, according to figures from the BPI record industry body published on Monday. The overall decline came despite continued growth in digital album sales, which …
- Brown, Beyonce win top BET Awards, Houston in spotlight Piya Sinha-Roy - Reuters - Mon, Jul 2, 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The BET Awards on Sunday split top honors among several artists, including Beyonce and Chris Brown, in a telecast filled with lively performances … More »Brown, Beyonce win top BET Awards, Houston in spotlight
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The BET Awards on Sunday split top honors among several artists, including Beyonce and Chris Brown, in a telecast filled with lively performances and an emotional tribute to late singer Whitney Houston. Beyonce was named best female R&B; artist, while Brown, who performed his hit single "Turn Up the …
- U.S. rapper will.i.am shoots to top of UK charts Reuters - Sun, Jul 1, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - American rapper will.i.am went straight to the top of the singles charts with "This is Love", featuring Eva Simons, the Official UK Charts Company … More »U.S. rapper will.i.am shoots to top of UK charts
LONDON (Reuters) - American rapper will.i.am went straight to the top of the singles charts with "This is Love", featuring Eva Simons, the Official UK Charts Company said on Sunday. Making way was Maroon 5, the American pop rock band which dropped to number two with "Payphone", featuring rapper Wiz Khalifa. Chris Brown …
- Elton John urges Ukraine to stop attacks on gays Reuters - Sat, Jun 30, 2012
KIEV (Reuters) - Elton John used an AIDS charity concert in Kiev on Saturday to make an emotional appeal to Ukraine to stop what he called persecution of gays. The 65-year-old … More »Elton John urges Ukraine to stop attacks on gays
KIEV (Reuters) - Elton John used an AIDS charity concert in Kiev on Saturday to make an emotional appeal to Ukraine to stop what he called persecution of gays. The 65-year-old singer broke off during a two-hour performance, part of the Euro 2012 soccer tournament co-hosted by Ukraine, to speak about reports of physical …
- British singer Adele is pregnant with first child Reuters - Fri, Jun 29, 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British Grammy-winning singer Adele is expecting her first child with boyfriend Simon Konecki, the singer said on her official website on Friday. … More »British singer Adele is pregnant with first child
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British Grammy-winning singer Adele is expecting her first child with boyfriend Simon Konecki, the singer said on her official website on Friday. "I'm delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together. I wanted you to hear the news direct from me. Obviously we're over …
- Singer Lauryn Hill pleads guilty to evading taxes Reuters - Fri, Jun 29, 2012
NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill pleaded guilty in federal court in Newark, New Jersey, on Friday to three counts of failing to file federal … More »Singer Lauryn Hill pleads guilty to evading taxes
NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill pleaded guilty in federal court in Newark, New Jersey, on Friday to three counts of failing to file federal income tax returns. Hill, 37, a hip hop singer and rapper best known as a former member of the Fugees and for a Grammy-winning 1998 solo album, pleaded …
- EU says Universal, EMI deal hits competition: sources Foo Yun Chee - Reuters - Tue, Jul 3, 2012
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU regulators have told Universal Music Group that its plans to buy an EMI unit will significantly impede competition, signaling a possible veto … More »EU says Universal, EMI deal hits competition: sources
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU regulators have told Universal Music Group that its plans to buy an EMI unit will significantly impede competition, signaling a possible veto unless it offers major concessions, three people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The European Commission, which has been examining the $1.9 billion …
- Quincy Jones brings jazz prodigies to Montreux stage Stephanie Nebehay - Reuters - Mon, Jul 2, 2012
MONTREUX, Switzerland (Reuters) - Quincy Jones brought the future to the famed Montreux stage as young musicians from Azerbaijan, Cuba, North America and Slovakia stole … More »Quincy Jones brings jazz prodigies to Montreux stage
MONTREUX, Switzerland (Reuters) - Quincy Jones brought the future to the famed Montreux stage as young musicians from Azerbaijan, Cuba, North America and Slovakia stole the show from veteran openers Bobby McFerrin and Chick Corea. "This is the future, the young ones, they've turned it around and taken it back up top....It's …
- Celine Dion sued by employee for overtime violations Tim Kenneally - Reuters - Fri, Jun 29, 2012
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Celine Dion is being sued by a former employee who claims that he was illegally denied overtime compensation by the singer, and says that … More »Celine Dion sued by employee for overtime violations
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Celine Dion is being sued by a former employee who claims that he was illegally denied overtime compensation by the singer, and says that there are other people in Dion's employ who've been similarly stiffed. In a complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Florida, Keith Sturtevant, who says that …
- Sony group wins U.S. approval to buy EMI music publishing Reuters - Fri, Jun 29, 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Trade Commission has approved a Sony-led consortium's purchase of EMI Music Publishing, without having to make any divestitures, the … More »Sony group wins U.S. approval to buy EMI music publishing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Trade Commission has approved a Sony-led consortium's purchase of EMI Music Publishing, without having to make any divestitures, the FTC said on Friday. U.S. antitrust regulators gave the nod to the $2.2 billion deal in a brief letter to the companies. The agency is expected to issue a …
- The Flaming Lips break record for most shows in 24 hours Reuters - Fri, Jun 29, 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oklahoma rockers The Flaming Lips broke the Guinness world record for most shows performed in 24 hours this week, taking the title from previous … More »The Flaming Lips break record for most shows in 24 hours
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oklahoma rockers The Flaming Lips broke the Guinness world record for most shows performed in 24 hours this week, taking the title from previous record holder Jay-Z. The band performed eight shows in eight different U.S. cities, kicking off in Memphis, Tennessee on Wednesday, playing through Mississippi …
- U2 bassist's aide found guilty of stealing from him Sarah O'Connor - Reuters - Fri, Jun 29, 2012
DUBLIN (Reuters) - A former personal assistant to U2 bassist Adam Clayton was found guilty on Friday of stealing 2.8 million euros ($3.5 million) from the musician to … More »U2 bassist's aide found guilty of stealing from him
DUBLIN (Reuters) - A former personal assistant to U2 bassist Adam Clayton was found guilty on Friday of stealing 2.8 million euros ($3.5 million) from the musician to fund a lavish lifestyle. Carol Hawkins, 48, from Dublin, was convicted in a unanimous jury verdict after an 18-day trial at Circuit Criminal Court in the …
- Smashing Pumpkins rock again with "Oceania" Iain Blair - Reuters - Thu, Jun 28, 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Alternative rockers The Smashing Pumpkins have had huge hits - "Siamese Dream" and "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" - as well as well-publicized … More »Smashing Pumpkins rock again with "Oceania"
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Alternative rockers The Smashing Pumpkins have had huge hits - "Siamese Dream" and "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" - as well as well-publicized in-fighting and drug use that led to the Chicago band's break-up in 2000. But after some false starts, lead singer Billy Corgan recently reformed …
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