Singer Robbie Williams to court investors: report
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:41:25 GMT)
Reuters - British singer Robbie Williams may sell the right to half his future album, touring and sponsorship earnings in a 50 million pound ($83 million) deal, one of his managers was reported to say on Saturday.

"Idol" wild child Adam Lambert readies first album
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:34:57 GMT)
Reuters - Adam Lambert -- the man with the outsize personality who delivered an audacious octave-and-a-half sitar-tinged purr of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" on the most-watched TV show in the country, dodged sex toys thrown at him onstage during the "American Idol" tour and did it all without smearing his eyeliner -- is curled in the fetal position.

Singer Omarion kicks off new phase in high energy
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:05:05 GMT)
Reuters - When R&B artist Omarion sings, "I done cut the braids, low cut, got my grown on," in a raspy croon on his new single "I Get It In," he's referencing a turning point in his career.

Busta Rhymes hopes "Chemo" cures ailing music biz
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:04:22 GMT)
Reuters - Less than a year after releasing his eighth studio album, "Back on My B.S.," New York rapper Busta Rhymes plans to strengthen the state of the music industry, which he says is "dying like cancer is killing it," with his brand new effort, "The Chemo."

Intocable brings innovation to "Classic" norteno
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:49:05 GMT)
Reuters - There's a hidden gem at the end of "Classic," the 13th album by Texas norteno group Intocable. The album covers a nostalgic collection of sentimental, accordion-packed songs made popular decades ago in a traditional, simple style. But wait just long enough and you'll hear why legions of fans have stuck with Intocable for 15 years.

All-nighters pay off for Puddle of Mudd songwriter
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:12:06 GMT)
Reuters - It's 5 a.m., and while most of his neighbors in Los Angeles sleep, Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin is lounging on his couch with an acoustic guitar, a six-pack of beer and a small recording device to capture new song ideas for his rock band.

Fans help 30 Seconds to Mars build "War" machine
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:11:12 GMT)
Reuters - Plenty of artists pay lip service to loving their fans, but they usually limit their interaction to meet-and-greets, tweets and shout-outs from the stage. But 30 Seconds to Mars, which is about to release its third album, "This Is War," goes far beyond the usual platitudes and gestures.

Joseph Jackson, singer's father, lobs accusations (Yahoo! Music)
(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT)
Yahoo! Music - LOS ANGELES – On the eve of a hearing in the Michael Jackson estate, a lawyer for the singer's father filed a 60-page motion Monday that intensifies a bid to get money from his son's estate by making accusations of fraud against the administrators of his will.

Aerosmith's Joe Perry: 'Steven Tyler has quit' (Yahoo! Music)
(Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT)
Yahoo! Music - Courtesy of NME.com - Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has said that singer Steven Tyler has quit the band "as far as I can tell."

Taylor Swift's dream year brings out naysayers
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:37 GMT)
Reuters - At what may be the height of her early career, teen sensation Taylor Swift finds herself facing the downside of stardom -- naysayers.

Jack White turns down Slash collaboration (Yahoo! Music)
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT)
Yahoo! Music - Courtesy of NME.com - Slash says White 'was the one guy [he] wanted to work with'

Robbie Williams says he will rejoin Take That (Yahoo! Music)
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT)
Yahoo! Music - Courtesy of NME.com - 'We've already done bits and bobs,' he says

Sting's "Winter's Night" inspired by magical tales
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:49:26 GMT)
Reuters - Sting's "If on a Winter's Night..." may feature holiday-inspired songs, but don't call it a Christmas album. "The whole season is much broader than that," he says. "Winter is about inspiration and imagination."

U2 disappointed they 'didn't pull off the pop songs' on latest album (Yahoo! Music)
(Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT)
Yahoo! Music - Courtesy of NME.com - Bono admits his band 'didn't pull off the pop songs'

"Idol" champ Allen enjoying music-biz fast track
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:49:45 GMT)
Reuters - A year ago, Kris Allen was attending the University of Central Arkansas, playing gigs at local bars and adjusting to life as a newlywed. Now, thanks to "American Idol," he's enough of a brand name that his major-label debut is self-titled.