- Vegas probes report of underage gambling by Houston's daughter Timothy Pratt - Reuters - Wed, May 23, 2012
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Nevada authorities are investigating reports that Bobbi Kristina Brown, the 19-year-old daughter of late singer Whitney Houston, was gambling while … More »Vegas probes report of underage gambling by Houston's daughter
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Nevada authorities are investigating reports that Bobbi Kristina Brown, the 19-year-old daughter of late singer Whitney Houston, was gambling while underage at a Las Vegas hotel last weekend. The investigation follows a video posted by celebrity website TMZ.com that appeared to show Brown sitting at …
- A little music goes a long way in Egypt vote Dina Zayed - Reuters - Tue, May 22, 2012
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's presidential hopefuls have had to zip their lips before voting starts, but there is no stopping the songs that pump up their virtues in styles … More »A little music goes a long way in Egypt vote
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's presidential hopefuls have had to zip their lips before voting starts, but there is no stopping the songs that pump up their virtues in styles ranging from hip-hop to folk. For the first time Egyptians get to pick their leader in voting on Wednesday and Thursday in a fiercely contested race enlivened …
Perry takes gran to Billboard bash Press Association - Tue, May 22, 2012Katy Perry took her grandmother as a date to the Billboard Music Awards, while fellow songstress Adele picked up a dozen gongs. More »Perry takes gran to Billboard bash
Katy Perry took her grandmother as a date to the Billboard Music Awards, while fellow songstress Adele picked up a dozen gongs.
Whitney Houston's last record released for "Sparkle" Reuters - Mon, May 21, 2012LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Whitney Houston's last recording - a new duet with "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks - was released on Monday ahead of the singer's upcoming … More »Whitney Houston's last record released for "Sparkle"
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Whitney Houston's last recording - a new duet with "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks - was released on Monday ahead of the singer's upcoming film, "Sparkle." "Celebrate," produced by R. Kelly for "Sparkle" which will hit movie theatres on August 17, was recorded by Houston shortly before her sudden …
Singer Robin Gibb, Bee Gees co-founder, dies at 62 Li-mei Hoang - Reuters - Mon, May 21, 2012LONDON (Reuters) - Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb, who with brothers Barry and Maurice helped define the disco era with their falsetto harmonies and funky beats on hits like … More »Singer Robin Gibb, Bee Gees co-founder, dies at 62
LONDON (Reuters) - Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb, who with brothers Barry and Maurice helped define the disco era with their falsetto harmonies and funky beats on hits like "Stayin' Alive" and "Jive Talkin'", died on Sunday after a long fight with cancer. He was 62. The singer had colon and liver cancer and, despite brief …
Bee Gees Singer Robin Gibb Dies Aged 62 Sky News - Mon, May 21, 2012Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has died following a lengthy battle with cancer. More »Bee Gees Singer Robin Gibb Dies Aged 62
Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has died following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Music stars lead tributes to Gibb Press Association - Mon, May 21, 2012The entertainment world has led tributes to Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb after the "musical giant" lost a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 62. More »Music stars lead tributes to Gibb
The entertainment world has led tributes to Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb after the "musical giant" lost a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 62.
Adele, LMFAO sweep tribute-filled Billboard awards Piya Sinha-Roy - Reuters - Mon, May 21, 2012LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Energetic performances and heart-felt tributes took centre stage at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, as Adele, LMFAO, Justin Bieber, Katy … More »Adele, LMFAO sweep tribute-filled Billboard awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Energetic performances and heart-felt tributes took centre stage at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, as Adele, LMFAO, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift came away top awards. British Grammy-winning singer Adele won 12 awards from 18 nominations for her juggernaut album "21," including …
Wood joins Lauper in charity gig Press Association - Sat, May 19, 2012Party-goers were treated to a rare performance when Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood joined pop star Cyndi Lauper on stage for an impromptu duet. More »Wood joins Lauper in charity gig
Party-goers were treated to a rare performance when Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood joined pop star Cyndi Lauper on stage for an impromptu duet.
Obama Pays Tribute To 'Legend' Donna Summer Sky News - Fri, May 18, 2012US President Barack Obama has paid to singer Donna Summer, who died of cancer on Thursday at the age of 63. More »Obama Pays Tribute To 'Legend' Donna Summer
US President Barack Obama has paid to singer Donna Summer, who died of cancer on Thursday at the age of 63.
Lopez Named World's Most Powerful Celebrity Sky News - Fri, May 18, 2012American Idol judge, singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has been named the most powerful celebrity in the world by Forbes magazine. More »Lopez Named World's Most Powerful Celebrity
American Idol judge, singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has been named the most powerful celebrity in the world by Forbes magazine.
Adele notches up two Ivor Novello songwriting awards Reuters - Thu, May 17, 2012LONDON (Reuters) - British singer Adele won two Ivor Novello awards for songwriting on Thursday, adding to a lengthening list of musical accolades, but she lost out in … More »Adele notches up two Ivor Novello songwriting awards
LONDON (Reuters) - British singer Adele won two Ivor Novello awards for songwriting on Thursday, adding to a lengthening list of musical accolades, but she lost out in the best album and song categories. The 24-year-old chart queen picked up two coveted Ivor Novello prizes for the most performed song of 2011 ("Rolling in …
Adele set to dominate music awards Press Association - Thu, May 17, 2012Some of the biggest names in the music business are expected to be at the Ivor Novello Awards on Thursday. More »Adele set to dominate music awards
Some of the biggest names in the music business are expected to be at the Ivor Novello Awards on Thursday.
- Busy Jennifer Lopez casts doubt on more "American Idol" Reuters - Thu, May 17, 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jennifer Lopez is casting doubt on whether she will return to "American Idol" next year as she juggles motherhood with a comeback in both her … More »Busy Jennifer Lopez casts doubt on more "American Idol"
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jennifer Lopez is casting doubt on whether she will return to "American Idol" next year as she juggles motherhood with a comeback in both her pop music and acting careers. Lopez, who has young twins, told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres this week that she wasn't sure about renewing her contract as …
"Godfather of Go-Go" Chuck Brown dies at 75 Reuters - Thu, May 17, 2012LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Chuck Brown, known as the "Godfather of Go-Go" for the subgenre of funk music he helped create, died on Wednesday at the Johns Hopkins University … More »"Godfather of Go-Go" Chuck Brown dies at 75
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Chuck Brown, known as the "Godfather of Go-Go" for the subgenre of funk music he helped create, died on Wednesday at the Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore after being admitted earlier this month suffering from pneumonia. A spokeswoman for the hospital confirmed the death but could not …
Britney is back - and so are the brickbats Jill Serjeant - Reuters - Wed, May 16, 2012LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Britney Spears hasn't even taken her seat as the new judge of "The X Factor" in the U.S., but the pop icon is already getting a lesson in the … More »Britney is back - and so are the brickbats
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Britney Spears hasn't even taken her seat as the new judge of "The X Factor" in the U.S., but the pop icon is already getting a lesson in the media glare of live, talent show television. Spears had barely wrapped up an appearance in New York confirming she is joining the singing contest before the …
J.Lo topples Gaga to lead Forbes celebrity power list Reuters - Wed, May 16, 2012NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jennifer Lopez has topped the annual Forbes list of the 100 most powerful celebrities in the world, taking over from fellow pop singer Lady Gaga … More »J.Lo topples Gaga to lead Forbes celebrity power list
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jennifer Lopez has topped the annual Forbes list of the 100 most powerful celebrities in the world, taking over from fellow pop singer Lady Gaga and beating out media mogul Oprah Winfrey. The 42-year-old singer, actress and dancer, who rose up through the entertainment world ranks from her humble birthplace …
U.S. "X Factor" may be singing "Oops!..." over Britney Jill Serjeant - Reuters - Tue, May 15, 2012LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Simon Cowell and Fox television are gambling on pop icon Britney Spears and teen singer Demi Lovato to revive "The X Factor", but for many media … More »U.S. "X Factor" may be singing "Oops!..." over Britney
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Simon Cowell and Fox television are gambling on pop icon Britney Spears and teen singer Demi Lovato to revive "The X Factor", but for many media watchers it could be a case of "Oops!..." did they do it again? Spears, 30, and former Disney Channel star Lovato, 19, are expected to bring in bigger, …
Will.i.am sends his music to space Press Association - Tue, May 15, 2012Will.i.am is set to produce an exclusive track which will be launched into outer space, it has been reported. More »Will.i.am sends his music to space
Will.i.am is set to produce an exclusive track which will be launched into outer space, it has been reported.
Zooey Deschanel to portray Loretta Lynn on Broadway Reuters - Fri, May 11, 2012(Reuters) - Actress and singer Zooey Deschanel, the star of the hit television show "New Girl," will portray country music legend Loretta Lynn on Broadway in the upcoming … More »Zooey Deschanel to portray Loretta Lynn on Broadway
(Reuters) - Actress and singer Zooey Deschanel, the star of the hit television show "New Girl," will portray country music legend Loretta Lynn on Broadway in the upcoming stage adaptation of the award-winning film "Coal Miner's Daughter." Lynn made the announcement in a statement after introducing and singing with Deschanel …
The Simpsons go Gaga for season finale Reuters - Thu, May 10, 2012LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Watch out Springfield, little monsters are coming to town! Pop star Lady Gaga has revealed that she will grace the season finale of Fox's hit … More »The Simpsons go Gaga for season finale
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Watch out Springfield, little monsters are coming to town! Pop star Lady Gaga has revealed that she will grace the season finale of Fox's hit animation show "The Simpsons" to her 23 million Twitter fans, known as 'little monsters,' with a promotional trailer for the episode. The teaser, which she …
- BGT Sam Kelly: I don’t have a girlfriend, I’m focusing on my music @ Y! omg - Thu, May 10, 2012
Britain's Got Talent hottie Sam Kelly has got lashings of female attention (including from us) since appearing on our screens. But BGT star Sam Kelly - who last night … More »BGT Sam Kelly: I don’t have a girlfriend, I’m focusing on my music
Britain's Got Talent hottie Sam Kelly has got lashings of female attention (including from us) since appearing on our screens. But BGT star Sam Kelly - who last night won the public vote to make it through to Saturday's final …
CBGB's looks for new location, plans NY music festival Reuters - Tue, May 8, 2012NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's legendary punk-rock music venue CBGB's may be on its way back -- in a new location with new music. New club investors are currently pursuing … More »CBGB's looks for new location, plans NY music festival
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's legendary punk-rock music venue CBGB's may be on its way back -- in a new location with new music. New club investors are currently pursuing a permanent downtown Manhattan venue for the club that shuttered its doors in 2006, according to a club spokesman, who emphasized the managers of new …
No Doubt to release first album in a decade in September Reuters - Mon, May 7, 2012LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California pop-rock band No Doubt will be making their long-anticipated return to music this September with a new album on September 25, the band … More »No Doubt to release first album in a decade in September
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California pop-rock band No Doubt will be making their long-anticipated return to music this September with a new album on September 25, the band said on their website over the weekend. The group, formed of lead singer Gwen Stefani, guitarist Tom Dumont, bassist Tony Kanal and drummer Adrian Young, …
Jason Mraz eulogizes love in new album Piya Sinha-Roy - Reuters - Fri, May 4, 2012LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After rocketing to international fame with his bubbly pop track "I'm Yours" in 2008, singer Jason Mraz strapped on his cowboy boots and added … More »Jason Mraz eulogizes love in new album
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After rocketing to international fame with his bubbly pop track "I'm Yours" in 2008, singer Jason Mraz strapped on his cowboy boots and added a country flair to his fourth album, "Love Is A Four Letter Word." Mraz, 34, known for his laid-back folk-pop melodies, embraced a mantra of peaceful southern …
Beyonce honoured for magazine piece Press Association - Fri, May 4, 2012Beyonce is accustomed to getting awards for writing songs, but now she has earned one for writing a magazine piece. More »Beyonce honoured for magazine piece
Beyonce is accustomed to getting awards for writing songs, but now she has earned one for writing a magazine piece.
Gotye aims to avoid being somebody we used to know Piya Sinha-Roy - Reuters - Thu, May 3, 2012LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Australian singer Gotye has conquered the United States with his heartfelt pop tune "Somebody That I Used To Know," but even as it hits No. 1 … More »Gotye aims to avoid being somebody we used to know
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Australian singer Gotye has conquered the United States with his heartfelt pop tune "Somebody That I Used To Know," but even as it hits No. 1 on singles charts, he is eager to become someone fans will always know for his "peculiar" sound. Gotye has enjoyed a rapid rise in fame, not just in the U.S. …
Michael Jackson dances again on one billion Pepsi cans Reuters - Thu, May 3, 2012(Reuters) - Michael Jackson is dancing again, on Pepsi cans. The soft drink maker and the estate for the late pop star on Thursday unveiled plans to put the singer's … More »Michael Jackson dances again on one billion Pepsi cans
(Reuters) - Michael Jackson is dancing again, on Pepsi cans. The soft drink maker and the estate for the late pop star on Thursday unveiled plans to put the singer's silhouette on one billion soft drink cans in a global pop culture ad campaign. The late King of Pop, who pitched Pepsi in 1980s commercials as "the choice …
Kate Bush scoops South Bank award Press Association - Tue, May 1, 2012Reclusive singer Kate Bush pipped Adele to a prestigious prize after her latest album was recognised at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards. More »Kate Bush scoops South Bank award
Reclusive singer Kate Bush pipped Adele to a prestigious prize after her latest album was recognised at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards.
Wainwright tries pop's mainstream with new album Christine Kearney - Reuters - Tue, May 1, 2012NEW YORK (Reuters) - After writing an opera, recreating Judy Garland's classic Carnegie Hall show and performing one concert tour dressed, in his words, as a crazed feathered … More »Wainwright tries pop's mainstream with new album
NEW YORK (Reuters) - After writing an opera, recreating Judy Garland's classic Carnegie Hall show and performing one concert tour dressed, in his words, as a crazed feathered ghost, Rufus Wainwright is edging toward pop's mainstream. The experimental singer-songwriter has teamed with popular British DJ and music producer …
Peel music collection going online Press Association - Tue, May 1, 2012Music fans will be able to rifle through the contents of John Peel's record collection as the late DJ's huge archive begins to be opened to the public. More »Peel music collection going online
Music fans will be able to rifle through the contents of John Peel's record collection as the late DJ's huge archive begins to be opened to the public.
- Berlin yodel school revamping alpine sound of music Alice Baghdjian - Reuters - Mon, Apr 30, 2012
BERLIN (Reuters) - The distinctive warble of yodelling strikes a dissonant note in the middle of a gritty Berlin district that is home to a thriving Turkish population … More »Berlin yodel school revamping alpine sound of music
BERLIN (Reuters) - The distinctive warble of yodelling strikes a dissonant note in the middle of a gritty Berlin district that is home to a thriving Turkish population and peppered with trendy bars. But if you walk down the street from the kebab shops and anarchist graffiti scrawled on the pavement, you will catch the mellifluous …
- Katy Perry to wear cowboy boots and a Stetson as vows to be a country music star – yee haa! @ Y! omg - Mon, Apr 30, 2012
Katy Perry certainly likes to mix up her wardrobe, what with her dressed as Military Barbie on American Idol last week, but now the blue-haired songstress wants another … More »Katy Perry to wear cowboy boots and a Stetson as vows to be a country music star – yee haa!
Katy Perry certainly likes to mix up her wardrobe, what with her dressed as Military Barbie on American Idol last week, but now the blue-haired songstress wants another image change and it'll affect her music this time too. It'll be …
Keys a big inspiration to Katy B Press Association - Mon, Apr 30, 2012Alicia Keys would be Katy B's dream duet, the singer has revealed. More »Keys a big inspiration to Katy B
Alicia Keys would be Katy B's dream duet, the singer has revealed.
Jepsen keeps Harris off top spot Press Association - Sun, Apr 29, 2012Scottish singer and music producer Calvin Harris has claimed this week's highest new entry in the singles charts, rocketing into the number two slot with Let's Go. More »Jepsen keeps Harris off top spot
Scottish singer and music producer Calvin Harris has claimed this week's highest new entry in the singles charts, rocketing into the number two slot with Let's Go.
- Music fans hanker for Ray Charles hologram - poll Reuters - Fri, Apr 27, 2012
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When a hologram of late rapper Tupac Shakur appeared on stage with Snoop Dogg at the recent Coachella music festival, it stunned audiences by … More »Music fans hanker for Ray Charles hologram - poll
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When a hologram of late rapper Tupac Shakur appeared on stage with Snoop Dogg at the recent Coachella music festival, it stunned audiences by literally bringing the performer back to life - technologically, anyway. Reuters asked Los Angeles-based E-Poll Market Research, which surveys consumers about …
Adele's label XL is big winner at Music Week Awards Reuters - Fri, Apr 27, 2012LONDON (Reuters) - Record label XL was the big winner at the Music Week Awards late on Thursday, picking up four prizes mainly for its work on Adele's chart-topping "21". … More »Adele's label XL is big winner at Music Week Awards
LONDON (Reuters) - Record label XL was the big winner at the Music Week Awards late on Thursday, picking up four prizes mainly for its work on Adele's chart-topping "21". At a ceremony in central London, music business publication Music Week honoured XL Recordings with the A & R Award, the artist marketing campaign prize …
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) - Grammy-winning folk musician Doc Watson remained in critical condition on Friday but had regained some strength after undergoing colon surgery at a North Carolina hospital, according to his management team. A statement on Folklore … More »Folk artist Doc Watson's responsive after surgery - agent
