Music News

  • Jackson film crosses

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Michael Jackson concert film "This Is It" has crossed the $100 million (60 million pounds) mark at international box offices as it enters its second weekend in cinemas, the studio behind the movie said on Friday.

    November 7, 2009, 6:12 am
  • Agassi asks for compassion for drug use

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Andre Agassi, mired in controversy after admitting to using crystal meth, pleaded for compassion from his critics in a television interview that will be broadcast on Sunday in the United States.

    November 7, 2009, 4:54 am
  • Elton John leaves hospital, back on stage Nov 14

    LONDON (Reuters) - British singer Elton John left hospital on Thursday after being treated for a serious case of e-coli bacterial infection and influenza that forced him to cancel a string of concerts, his representative said on Thursday.

    November 7, 2009, 4:39 am
  • Beatles photos from Help! up for auction

    LONDON (Reuters) - Seven black-and-white photographs of the Beatles sitting on a grassy field, taken by a teenage girl on the last day of filming for their movie Help!, will be sold next week, the auctioneer said.

    November 7, 2009, 4:09 am
  • Miss England gives up crown over brawl reports

    LONDON (Reuters) - Beauty pageant winner Miss England gave up her title on Friday after reports she had been involved in a nightclub brawl with another beauty queen.

    November 7, 2009, 3:36 am
  • Target fights Wal-Mart with $10 offers on DVDs

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Target is offering its top 10 pre-order DVD movie titles at $10 and free home delivery on the discounted DVDs in a bid to match Wal-Mart Stores price cuts ahead of the all-important holiday season.

    November 7, 2009, 3:35 am
  • Court orders Beatles songs to be taken off website

    LONDON (Reuters) - Record label EMI has won an injunction against music website BlueBeat.com which it said was selling Beatles songs without its permission.

    November 7, 2009, 3:24 am
  • Hollywood calls on Clooney for holiday movie cheer

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.

    November 7, 2009, 3:04 am
  • Ali's former brand maker takes on opera world

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Anyone approaching Harlan Werner's multi-level Hollywood home during a weekday morning is likely to be greeted by the rousing sounds of a classically trained tenor exercising his unique voice.

    November 7, 2009, 1:29 am