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Influential Big Star member Alex Chilton dies

Willis — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:41:30 +0000

Influential Big Star member Alex Chilton dies

Alex Chilton, the singer and guitarist who had a No. 1 hit as a gravel-voiced teen with “The Letter” and went on to influence a generation of musicians through his work with Big Star, died Wednesday in New Orleans. He was 59.

The Memphis, Tenn., native died at a hospital [...]

Producer files $30M suit against Lady Gaga in NYC

Willis — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:45:16 +0000

Producer files $30M suit against Lady Gaga in NYC

A songwriter and music producer who claims he helped launch pop star Lady Gaga says she squeezed him out of her lucrative career after he co-wrote some of her songs, came up with her stage name and helped get her record deal.

Rob Fusari filed a $30.5 million [...]

Dixie Chicks Announce First Tour In Four Years - As A Support Act

Willis — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:36:41 +0000

Dixie Chicks Announce First Tour In Four Years - As A Support Act

The Dixie Chicks–all three of them–will be touring this summer, opening up for the Eagles on a month-long North American sweep.

This is the first time the trio has hit the road since 2006, when they were promoting their Grammy-winning release Taking The Long [...]

Awkward ‘American Idol’ confrontation (Video)

Willis — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:04:05 +0000

Awkward ‘American Idol’ confrontation (Video)

Ryan Seacrest gets in Simon Cowell’s face, startling the normally unflappable British judge

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Rolling Stones tunes supply ‘American Idol’ surprises

Willis — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:03:02 +0000

Rolling Stones tunes supply ‘American Idol’ surprises

Tim Urban couldn’t get any satisfaction on “American Idol.”

The judges dismissed Urban’s reggae rendition of “Under My Thumb” during a night of Rolling Stones tunes in the Fox singing competition’s first round of finals Tuesday. “Idol” judge Randy Jackson dubbed the 20-year-old college student’s take on the 1966 classic [...]

Sony bets MJ fans won’t stop ’til they get enough

Willis — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:59:14 +0000

Sony bets MJ fans won’t stop ’til they get enough

The man who spearheaded the record-breaking deal in which Michael Jackson’s estate will get up to $250 million in the next seven years said Tuesday that Sony Music Entertainment bought a treasure trove of new Jackson music, some of it recorded “quite recently,” some in collaboration [...]

Jackson estate in record deal worth up to $250 mln

Willis — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:32:58 +0000

Jackson estate in record deal worth up to $250 mln

Even in death, Michael Jackson is breaking new records.

The King of Pop’s estate has signed the biggest recording deal in history: a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for 10 projects over seven years, according to a person familiar with the deal.

The record-breaking contract [...]

Sony in $250 million deal with Michael Jackson’s estate

Willis — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:11:45 +0000

Sony in $250 million deal with Michael Jackson’s estate

Sony Corp has reached a deal with Michael Jackson’s estate that could be worth as much as $250 million, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the situation.

The report said the deal, coming months after Jackson’s death, is the most lucrative recording contract [...]

Warner Music, KKR/Bertelsmann mull EMI bid

Willis — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:59:33 +0000

Warner Music, KKR/Bertelsmann mull EMI bid

Warner Music Group executives are talking with KKR/Bertelsmann, a private equity-backed music joint venture, about a potential joint bid for beleaguered music company EMI Group, according to two people familiar with the talks.

The talks, which have taken place in the past few weeks, were described as being in an “early [...]

Judge grants Evans temporary injunction against ex

Willis — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:53:38 +0000

Judge grants Evans temporary injunction against ex

A judge has ordered a temporary injunction against the ex-husband of country singer Sara Evans.

Monday’s ruling prevents Craig Schelske (SHEL-skee) from making any more public statements about his ex-wife or the reasons behind their 2007 divorce.

Evans received a temporary restraining order last month after Schelske made comments about their [...]