Justin Bieber, MGMT lead U.S. album chart

2010-04-22 11:54:43

Canadian teen idol Justin Bieber led the U.S. album chart for a third non-consecutive week Wednesday, while rock duo MGMT's second album debuted at No. 2.

Green Day musical no "time of your life": critics

2010-04-22 11:54:38

Green Day's new musical "American Idiot" lacks punk cred, edge and originality, but a good cast and powerful songs make it decent entertainment, U.S. critics said in reviews published on Wednesday.

Billy Joel, ex-drummer settle royalty lawsuit

2010-04-22 11:54:32

Billy Joel's longtime drummer has settled a lawsuit accusing his former boss of depriving him of royalties from many of his biggest albums, the singer's lawyer said on Wednesday.

Paul McCartney to reissue catalog on indie label

2010-04-22 11:54:25

Paul McCartney said on Tuesday he would reissue his extensive post-Beatles catalog through independent label Concord Music Group, dealing a blow to his former distributor, the struggling EMI Group.

"Glee's" Madonna album eyes No. 1 on U.S. chart

2010-04-22 11:17:13

The kids from Fox TV's "Glee" could earn their first No. 1 on the U.S. pop album chart next week with "The Power of Madonna" soundtrack.

Susan Boyle: The book

2010-04-21 11:08:01

Susan Boyle is releasing her autobiography.

Music legend John Hammond gets film treatment

2010-04-20 16:11:04

"Ocean's Eleven" producer Jerry Weintraub wants to write you a song about the man who discovered Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.

Lady Gaga 'never complains'

2010-04-20 15:23:47

Lady Gaga "never complains" during her workouts - no matter how gruelling they are.

Review: Willie Nelson's back with `Country Music'

2010-04-20 11:18:24

Willie Nelson has been all over the map the last decade, from reggae to jazz to pop standards. He makes his return to his personal roots with the aptly titled, "Country Music," and we enthusiastically welcome him back.

Aziz Ansari to host 19th annual MTV Movie Awards

2010-04-20 09:44:47

Aziz Ansari says he's preparing to host his first awards show, the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, by stalking veteran Oscar host Billy Crystal.

"OMG" -- Usher tops UK singles chart

2010-04-20 09:41:36

R&B singer Usher climbed to the top of the U.K. singles chart on Sunday with "OMG," a song featuring rapper will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas.

Punk pioneer McLaren to be buried on Thursday

2010-04-20 09:41:26

British punk pioneer Malcolm McLaren's funeral will be held in London on Thursday, his son said on Monday.