Def Leppard has eye on legacy with live album and tour

2011-03-07 10:46:13

British rockers Def Leppard are hitting the road this summer to support their first ever live album which aims to cement the band's reputation as one of rock's top touring acts 34 years into its career.

Eric Clapton's guitars to be auctioned in New York

2011-03-07 10:39:16

More than 70 guitars belonging to legendary British music icon Eric Clapton will go on the auction block in New York next week to raise money for his drug and alcohol treatment center in the Caribbean.

Britney's single 'leaks,' some predict a club hit

2011-03-07 10:38:59

The second single from Britney Spears' upcoming album "Femme Fatale" was posted on the internet on Thursday, and the upbeat dance anthem "Till the World Ends" has some pundits predicting a club hit.

'Transformers 2' director says film 'was crap'

2011-03-07 10:38:27

Director Michael Bay has labeled as "crap" his 2009 movie "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," blaming its shortcomings on the Hollywood writers' strike.

Depp's `Rango' corrals $38M opening at box office

2011-03-07 10:37:54

The animated Paramount film featuring Johnny Depp as the voice of a Wild West chameleon sheriff rode into town with a $38 million debut, according to studio estimates released Sunday.

British paper says Kate chooses McQueen designer

2011-03-07 10:37:13

A leading British newspaper reported Sunday that Sarah Burton, creative director of the Alexander McQueen fashion house, has been chosen to design Kate Middleton's wedding gown.

Charlie Sheen wants to marry both lovers

2011-03-07 10:36:36

Charlie Sheen is planning a "commitment marriage" to both porn star Bree Olsen and part-time model Natalie Kenly, whom he shares his Los Angeles home with.

Avril Lavigne has 'great' relationship with ex

2011-03-07 15:51:19

Avril Lavigne split from the Sum 41 star in 2010 after four years of marriage and despite their break-up, Avril insists the pair will always be very close.

Miley Cyrus meets her impression as 'SNL' host

2011-03-07 14:25:21

Miley Cyrus has met her "Saturday Night Live" impression while lampooning a fellow teen pop star herself.

Pop diva Shakira performs in Buenos Aires

2011-03-06 16:32:08

Colombian pop star Shakira performs in Buenos Aires, March 5, 2011.

Grammy leader to meet with awards critic

2011-03-06 11:23:42

The chairman of the Recording Academy and the music industry veteran who wrote a scathing critique of this year's Grammy results have agreed to start a dialogue.

Haider Ackermann's Moment

2011-03-06 11:16:33

His name is bandied about as a possible, and highly plausible, eventual creative director of France's three most famous fashion houses