Wednesday, April 30, 2008

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Ludacris juggles recording and acting (Reuters)  

2008-05-01 05:09

American rapper and actor Ludacris performs during the 46664 AIDS charity concert at Ellispark stadium in Johannesburg December 1, 2007. (Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters)Reuters - Rapper Ludacris is set to release his sixth album, "Theater of the Mind," in September, a project he terms appropriately "theatrical."


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Jewel hoping for country success (Reuters)  

2008-05-01 05:06

Singer Jewel attends the Virgin Unite's 'Rock The Kasbah' benefit reception in Hollywood, California July 2, 2007. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)Reuters - Pop singer Jewel is going country, and says she is willing to pay her dues to win acceptance. She will release her first country album, "Perfectly Clear," on June 3, and will hit the road with Brad Paisley, beginning June 11 in Albuquerque, N.M.


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Online music services could pay $100 million in royalties ...  

2008-05-01 04:51

Reuters - Time Warner Inc's AOL unit, RealNetworks and Yahoo Inc could stand to pay up to $100 million in royalties owed to thousands of songwriters and publishers, after a federal judge established a formula for determining the payments.
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Judge tosses out lawsuit against J.Lo (AP)  

2008-05-01 04:45

In this March 30, 2008 file photo, Jennifer Lopez attends the premiere of 'Shine A Light' featuring The Rolling Stones in New York. A judge on Wednesday, April 30, 3008, tossed out a lawsuit by a television writer who claimed Jennifer Lopez had a hand in stealing his idea for a TV series. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)AP - NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Wednesday tossed out a lawsuit by a television writer who claimed Jennifer Lopez had a hand in stealing his idea for a TV series.


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Federal judge sets formula for Internet music royalties (AP)  

2008-05-01 04:23

In this April 27, 2008 file photo, a giant inflatable pig scrawled with the words 'Don't Be Led To the Slaughter' floats over the crowd during Roger Waters' headlining set on the third day of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)AP - A federal court on Wednesday established a formula for determining the Internet royalties owed to thousands of music composers, writers and publishers by three major online services — Yahoo Inc., AOL and RealNetworks Inc.


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That Was the Week That Was (AP)  

2008-05-01 04:00

AP - Entertainment highlights during the week of May 4-10:
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Celebrity Birthdays (AP)  

2008-05-01 04:00

AP - Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 4-10:
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Neville Bros. return to New Orleans jazz fest (Reuters)  

2008-05-01 03:39

Three of the Neville Brothers music group Art, Charles and Cyril Neville (L-R) pose as they arrive at the taping of the 37th annual NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, California February 25, 2006. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)Reuters - The Neville Brothers, one of New Orleans' most famous musical families, on Wednesday sought to soothe hurt feelings stirred by their absence since Hurricane Katrina by returning to the city's jazz festival.


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Henry Brant, avant-garde composer, dies at 94 (AP)  

2008-05-01 02:45

AP - Henry Brant, an avant-garde composer whose works placed dozens and sometimes hundreds of musicians throughout a concert hall — and sometimes throughout an entire city — has died. He was 94.
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'Idol' boots another finalist; 4 singers remain (AP)  

2008-05-01 02:23

In this April 24, 2008 file photo, American Idol contestant Brooke White arrives at the Britweek launch party at the British Consul Generals' residence in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)AP - Diamond wasn't Brooke White's best friend on "American Idol" Wednesday night.


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Nine Inch Nails hammers scalpers with new policy (Reuters)  

2008-05-01 01:40

Trent Reznor of music group Nine Inch Nails performs at the Voodoo Music Experience concert held at Riverview Park in New Orleans, Louisiana October 29, 2005. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)Reuters - In a move meant to get fans into premium seats and bypass ticket brokers and scalpers, industrial-rock band Nine Inch Nails has reserved tickets to each of its upcoming summer tour dates for registered users of its Web site, NIN.com.


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Madonna set to top U.S. chart despite sales slump (Reuters)  

2008-05-01 01:40

Madonna arrives for the premiere of the film 'I Am Because We Are' during the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival in New York April 24, 2008. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)Reuters - Madonna is on track to net her seventh No. 1 album on next week's Billboard 200, despite a big drop in sales, according to preliminary data issued Wednesday.


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Madonna's Candy-Coated Surprise (E! Online)  

2008-04-30 21:23

Madonna's Candy-Coated Surprise(E! Online)E! Online - Madonna humped Justin Timberlake.


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New Kids Take on the World, Step by Step (E! Online)  

2008-04-30 20:32

New Kids Take on the World, Step by Step(E! Online)E! Online - If early '90s nostalgia is what you're hankering for, this group's got "The Right Stuff."


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Idol Reaches the Final Four (E! Online)  

2008-04-30 20:18

Idol Reaches the Final Four(E! Online)E! Online - Ryan defended Paula from the vicious rumors unleashed when she momentarily lost her bearings last night, but the voters refused to get behind one aspiring pop star, leaving four to sing it out next week.


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John Legend seeking ad savvy for album (Reuters)  

2008-05-01 01:35

John Legend performs at the 'Idol Gives Back' show at the Kodak theatre in Hollywood, California April 6, 2008. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)Reuters - R&B singer John Legend is seeking non-traditional advertisers to help promote his new album.


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