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2/22/2008 11:00:01 PM

Attorney: Spears can visit young sons (AP)
2/22/2008 10:33:10 PM
AP - Kevin Federline has agreed to give ex-wife Britney Spears visitation rights with their two young sons, his lawyer said Friday.

Kinks reunion not likely soon: Ray Davies (Reuters)
2/22/2008 9:38:42 PM
Reuters - Recent reports have trumpeted a supposed reunion in the works for the Kinks. But Ray Davies, frontman of the British Invasion band, has told Billboard that fans shouldn't get their hopes up just yet.

Rapper Lyrics Born goes sample-free on new disc (Reuters)
2/22/2008 9:35:49 PM
Reuters - During the writing and recording of his new disc, "Everywhere at Once," Bay Area rapper/producer Lyrics Born found himself constantly going head-to-head with a demanding coach: himself.

Portishead and the Verve set for Coachella fest (Reuters)
2/22/2008 9:35:00 PM
Reuters - Out in the California desert, the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is fast becoming an oasis for high-profile reunions.

Texas band Afters follows debut hit with "Never" (Reuters)
2/22/2008 8:32:34 PM
Reuters - Buoyed by a relentless road schedule that strengthened their mettle, the Afters have defied the notion of a sophomore slump with "Never Going Back to OK," due February 26.

Concerts key to World Peace One initiative (Reuters)
2/22/2008 8:30:54 PM
Reuters - The mission of World Peace One is nothing if not ambitious: Bring peace to the world through a 10-year global campaign of concerts, education and government advocacy.

Alt-rock vets join forces as Gutter Twins (Reuters)
2/22/2008 8:28:58 PM
Reuters - For a duo who refer to themselves as the "Satanic Everly Brothers," Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan are rather polite, friendly fellows.

Bands reach fans through Spanish-language Facebook (Reuters)
2/22/2008 7:40:23 PM
Reuters - When Internet users in Latin America logged on to Facebook during Valentine's Day week, they found a site that needed no translation.

The Black Crowes attack Maxim mag review (AP)
2/22/2008 7:11:48 PM
AP - The Black Crowes are lashing out at Maxim magazine for reviewing the band's new album — apparently without actually hearing it first.

Voigt postpones Bruennhilde debut (AP)
2/22/2008 6:10:58 PM
AP - Deborah Voigt has withdrawn from this spring's new production of Wagner's "Siegfried" at the Vienna State Opera and will instead sing Bruennhilde for the first time at the Metropolitan Opera in 2011.

Q&A: Singing, songwriting still passions for Seeger (Reuters)
2/22/2008 5:58:25 PM
Reuters - At 88, Pete Seeger complains about weakening health, decreasing stamina and that "my brain has stopped working." He may protest a bit too much, but then again, protest has long been part of the American folk legend's oeuvre.

Hollywood gets ready for Oscar arrival (AP)
2/22/2008 5:19:51 PM
AP - If there's anything Hollywood loves more than the spotlight, it's a glamorous party — and it doesn't get more glamorous than the Academy Awards.

Eminem Books Life Story (E! Online)
2/22/2008 11:07:50 AM
E! Online - Eminem is about to lose himself with his word processor.

"Enchanted" tunes dominate Oscar contenders (Reuters)
2/22/2008 3:48:31 AM
Reuters - As was the case last year, three tunes from one movie will compete for the best original song Oscar at the Academy Awards on Sunday.

Mmm, Smells Like Timberlake (E! Online)
2/22/2008 8:25:30 AM
E! Online - Justin Timberlake is bringing smelly—and, possibly, polyester pants—back.

J.Lo's Bundles of Joy (E! Online)
2/22/2008 2:40:03 AM
E! Online - Just call her Mommy from the block.

Barbados honors singer Rihanna (AP)
2/22/2008 4:20:26 PM
AP - Barbados has named Rihanna as an honorary cultural ambassador for her native Caribbean island.



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