"Fiddler on the Roof" composer Jerry Bock dies at 81

2010-11-04 08:33:48

Jerry Bock, the Tony-winning composer who wrote the score to "Fiddler on the Roof" and several other musicals, died Wednesday of heart failure, his friend and lawyer Richard Ticktin told Playbill.com. He was 81.

Taylor Swift's new album biggest opener in 5 years

2010-11-03 15:52:32

Taylor Swift's third album cracked the million-unit mark during its first week of sale in the United States, the biggest opening tally in more than five year, according to data issued on Tuesday.

The Doobie Brothers can still rock after 40 years

2010-11-03 14:53:16

The Doobie Brothers had a real simple goal for their first album in a decade.

T.I.'s wife pleads not guilty to drug possesion

2010-11-03 14:18:18

Rapper T.I.'s wife has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of ecstasy possession.

Susan Boyle to sing for Prince Charles

2010-11-03 14:18:12

First she sang for Pope Benedict XVI, and now British singing sensation Susan Boyle is going to perform for Prince Charles.

Musician Barenboim signs with Universal labels

2010-11-03 13:39:24

Israeli pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim has signed a new recording deal with classical labels Deutsche Grammophon and Decca Classics, parent company Universal Music announced on Tuesday.

Billboard CD reviews: Bob Dylan, Reba McEntire

2010-11-03 13:39:16

Precious few popular music vaults have been more prolific and consistently rewarding than Bob Dylan's deep trove.

Pop star Demi Lovato quits tour, gets medical help

2010-11-02 11:17:05

Demi Lovato, an 18-year-old Disney star who once dated a member of the Jonas Brothers, is seeking medical treatment for "emotional and physical issues," a spokeswoman said on Monday.

Musicians of Norwegian band a-ha perform on stage in Riga

2010-11-02 11:16:44

Musician Morten Harket of Norwegian band a-ha performs on stage in Riga November 1, 2010.

Arcade Fire cancel Lisbon gig due to NATO summit

2010-11-02 09:48:12

Canadian rockers Arcade Fire have canceled their concert in Lisbon on November 18 due to what they called "security concerns" surrounding a NATO summit in the city on November 19-20.

Smokey Robinson goes 'Go-Go' with Cracker Barrel

2010-11-02 09:40:56

Forty-five years after Smokey Robinson found himself "Going to a Go-Go," he is now headed into Cracker Barrel restaurants -- a sign of change not just in music but for the roadside diners, too.

Judd singers get OWN show on Oprah TV network

2010-11-02 08:07:25

Country music stars Naomi and Wynonna Judd, and father-daughter actors Ryan and Tatum O'Neal, are both getting their own reality TV shows on the upcoming Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) cable channel next year.