
Okla. Jazz Hall has around $60K in unpaid bills
Tulsa is famous for its own musical sound, a potent blend of rock and blues made famous by JJ Cale, Leon Russell and Eric Clapton. So, including Tulsa ...

Rep: Green Day's Armstrong getting treatment
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is headed to treatment for substance abuse. Sunday's announcement by the band's representative comes after the ...

No Doubt ready to rock again after making babies
When the members of No Doubt got together again to make new music, something unexpected came with them: a bit of doubt. It had been 11 years since ...
Indie Lebanese band voices hopes of Arab youth
Hundreds of young Arabs joyfully screamed out obscenities, encouraged by the handsome, gay Lebanese lead singer at the concert in Jordan's capital.
Chicago Symphony musicians go on strike
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association said orchestra musicians went on strike Saturday after rejecting proposals for a three-year contract.
Riot outside MTV event in Madrid; 11 arrests
Fans rioted outside a free concert hosted by MTV at a Madrid theater early Saturday after they were denied entry because the venue was full to ...

Beer flows as Germany kicks off Oktoberfest
The world's largest beer festival opened Saturday in Germany as Munich's mayor tapped the first keg to kick off the 16-day Oktoberfest, known for its ...
Amy Winehouse box set due in November
A four-disc box set of the Amy Winehouse's performances will be released in November, giving fans of the late soul-singer access to rarely-seen ...

Zeppelin tout concert film, mum on future plans
The song remains the same, as Led Zeppelin once observed. But Zeppelin fans can visit the band's music anew thanks to a film of the rock titans' last ...

A-list stars collide at iHeartRadio Music Festival
To prepare for the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas this weekend, Grammy-winning country star Brad Paisley is doing some research. Paisley said ...
Eddie Vedder takes issue with Romney comments
Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder isn't singing Republican Mitt Romney's praises. Vedder said during a Thursday performance at a fundraiser for ...
Behind the music, Farm Aid's work helps farmers
Farm Aid is synonymous with star-studded rock concerts, like the one expected to draw 30,000 people to southeastern Pennsylvania on Saturday. But the ...

Pussy Riot supporters seeking US sanctions
The husband of one of the imprisoned members of the Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot wants U.S. sanctions against Russian officials involved in ...
Myanmar's Suu Kyi calls for release of Pussy Riot
Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is calling for the release of the members of the Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot. At an event organized ...

Justin Timberlake: I'm not able to rush out albums
He brought "SexyBack," but don't quite wait for Justin Timberlake to bring his music back — just yet. The singing superstar said his music making ...
North Korea takes notice of "Gangnam Style"
Even North Korea is paying attention to PSY's globally popular "Gangnam Style" song and the South Korean rapper's memorable horse-riding dance.

'Gangnam Style' has sharp social riff, 220M views
South Korean rapper PSY's "Gangnam Style" video has 220 million YouTube views and counting, and it's easy to see why. No Korean language skills are ...
Prison abuse videos rock Georgia ahead of vote
Videos showing the abuse of prisoners in Georgia have sparked street protests and an exchange of harsh accusations between the government and the ...

Streisand, Minnelli sing for Marvin Hamlisch in NY
Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin and Liza Minnelli took turns singing songs by the late Marvin Hamlisch during a stirring memorial service for the ...
Nominees named for Pop Hall of Fame coming to Pa.
The American Pop Music Hall of Fame won't be open until next summer, but the first round of nominees to be inducted into the western ...

Bryan, Perry bring spunk to CMA Fest TV special
Country stars Luke Bryan and The Band Perry's Kimberly Perry are ready to see a week's worth of hard work pay off when "CMA Music Festival: Country's ...

Domingo in Verdi rarity 'I Due Foscari' in LA
At an age when most singers are long retired, Placido Domingo keeps taking on new challenges. The 71-year-old celebrated next year's 200th anniversary ...

FAMU holds first home game without famed band
As Florida A&M's Marching 100 quick-stepped across the grass, the stadium announcer's voice would boom through the speakers to remind those in the ...

McFerrin, Simon sing improv at NY Lincoln Center
Are you ready for Simon and McFerrin? Paul Simon probably never had a vocal partner quite like Bobby McFerrin, who coaxed him onstage for an impromptu ...

Kanye West nominated for 17 BET Hip-Hop Awards
Kanye West hasn't released a solo album since 2010, but the rapper has kept relevant with another strong year. Now, BET is taking notice.