Vince Neil covers Elton, Elvis on solo album

2010-06-16 10:56:50

Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil takes a look back on his third solo studio album -- and first in 15 years -- with the covers-heavy "Tattoos & Tequila," due out June 22.

Singer Jason Mraz visits Ghana to help end slavery

2010-06-13 09:13:16

While Shakira, the Black Eyed Peas and other top musicians are in Africa to help kick off the World Cup, singer Jason Mraz was on the continent for another reason: to help free slaves.

Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder lead Bonnaroo on day 2

2010-06-13 09:12:59

A slightly groggy, sun-drenched Bonnaroo crowd was readying itself for the music festival's big day-two acts: Jay-Z and Stevie Wonder.

M.I.A. steps from art underground to media spotlight

2010-06-13 08:56:48

During "Space," the dreamy future-shock ballad that closes her upcoming third album, M.I.A. repeatedly coos, "My lines are down/You can't call me," over a gently percolating beat that sounds like a Sega Genesis practicing its pillow talk.

"Rock in Rio" music festival

2010-06-12 14:20:45

Lead singer Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against The Machine performs during the "Rock in Rio" music festival in Arganda del Rey near Madrid June 11, 2010.

Norah Jones and Sarah McLachlan perform on ABC's Good Morning America

2010-06-12 11:02:19

Norah Jones and Sarah McLachlan perform on ABC's Good Morning America in New York, June 11, 2010.

Metal band offers personalized caskets

2010-06-12 10:04:36

Lamb of God just won the battle for metal supremacy.

Russell Brand plays rock star onscreen and on disc

2010-06-12 09:41:09

Infant Sorrow seems to have it all: a charismatic, good-looking frontman; several talented and well-known musicians; an extensive, major-label-funded marketing campaign; and a No. 1 debut on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart.

World Cup concert draws large audience in South Africa

2010-06-12 09:17:33

The World Cup opening concert in Soweto drew nearly 8.5 million television viewers in South Africa, the highest for an entertainment event in recent history, a survey showed Friday.

Carpenters lead guitarist Tony Peluso dies

2010-06-11 11:21:04

Tony Peluso, the lead guitarist with the Carpenters for 12 year, died June 5 at 60.

Elton John performs during his concert in Prague

2010-06-11 10:03:10

British singer Elton John performs during his concert in Prague June 10, 2010.

Fergie shares a flirty moment with Nelson Mandela

2010-06-11 09:59:17

Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas discovered she has a not-so-secret admirer in South Africa: Nelson Mandela.