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3/7/2008 11:00:00 PM

Q&A: Iraq vet Tomas Young finds inspiration in music (Reuters)
3/7/2008 9:29:44 PM
Reuters - The story of Tomas Young, an American soldier paralyzed during combat in Iraq, has drawn the attention of such star performers as Pearl Jam, Ben Harper and Tom Morello, not to mention Phil Donahue, who helped direct and produce a documentary about Young's experiences.

Queler's OONY perseveres (AP)
3/7/2008 9:27:53 PM
In this image released by the Opera Orchestra of New York, Conductor Eve Queler is shown during the Opera Orchestra of New YorkÂ’s Gala performance celebrating Eve QuelerÂ’s 100th Performance at Carnegie Hall, Thursday, March 6, 2008.  (AP Photo/Opera Orchestra of New York, Steve J. Sherman)AP - Eve Queler has helped turn rare operas into repertory staples.

Guitarist Kaki King in sync with CD, film projects (Reuters)
3/7/2008 9:19:42 PM
Reuters - Guitarist Kaki King's first three studio albums put her firmly on the radar of adventurous rock listeners, but she's drawing wider attention with recent contributions to a Grammy Award-nominated album and two Academy Award-nominated films.

Juanes preaches peace on tour in US (AP)
3/7/2008 9:19:31 PM
Columbian Singer Juanes performs at Madison Square Garden to kick off his La Vida world tour, Thursday, March. 6, 2008, in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)AP - Juanes kicked off the U.S. leg of his world tour at Madison Square Garden, bringing a message of peace and a giddy enthusiasm to be performing in "the temple of music."

After rough stretch, Crows' Duritz regains altitude (Reuters)
3/7/2008 8:42:48 PM
Reuters - After flying high for a decade, Counting Crows reached a crossroads in late 2006, when singer Adam Duritz found himself in a downward spiral of rock star excess and overwhelming depression.

"Mermaid" cast album sells swimmingly (Reuters)
3/7/2008 7:53:16 PM
Reuters - The Little Mermaid" may take place under the sea, but it's certainly keeping well afloat.

Montgomery Gentry's rebel waltz in step with fans (Reuters)
3/7/2008 7:30:00 PM
Reuters - Nine years after breaking onto the country scene with its rebel rock/country sound, hard-charging duo Montgomery Gentry is still giving fans, and country radio, what they want.

R&B vets Ashford & Simpson still in the groove (Reuters)
3/7/2008 7:25:46 PM
Reuters - Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson have penned a slew of R&B/pop classics. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "I'm Every Woman" are just two of the hits they've written since breaking through in 1966 with Ray Charles on "Let's Go Get Stoned."

Austin dates raise curtain on Forever's return (Reuters)
3/7/2008 7:04:55 PM
Reuters - Legendary jazz/rock fusion group Return to Forever will begin its summer reunion tour May 29 with a two-night stand at Austin's Paramount Theatre, Billboard has learned.

Lil Wayne seeks lesser Ariz. drug charge (AP)
3/7/2008 6:58:38 PM
AP - Lawyers for rapper Lil Wayne have filed a motion in Yuma County Superior Court to reduce a charge of possession of drugs for sale.

Q&A: Film, U2 album keep Daniel Lanois on the go (Reuters)
3/7/2008 6:51:27 PM
Reuters - In between jet-setting around the globe with Brian Eno to write and record with U2, Daniel Lanois is still finding time to work on his own music.

Billboard CD reviews (Reuters)
3/7/2008 6:42:05 PM
Reuters - Snoop Dogg's ninth album is perhaps his most progressive to date.

China Tries to Cork Björk (E! Online)
3/7/2008 10:27:08 AM
China Tries to Cork Björk(E! Online)E! Online - Looks like Björk has gone and ruined the Tibet-praising fun of anybody planning a gig in China.

Justin Timberlake Feeling Productive (E! Online)
3/7/2008 10:13:47 AM
Justin Timberlake Feeling Productive(E! Online)E! Online - Justin Timberlake is looking to bring viewers back to NBC.

Lisa Marie: Not Pudgy, Pregnant (E! Online)
3/7/2008 7:23:32 AM
Lisa Marie: Not Pudgy, Pregnant(E! Online)E! Online - The King's princess is getting ready to welcome a new subject.

Dylan: My hat's off to you, lady (AP)
3/7/2008 6:39:13 PM
This undated photo provided by Sony BMG, shows musician Bob Dylan. A young Brazilian woman had her 15 seconds of fame Thursday, March 6, 2008, when she embraced Bob Dylan onstage at a concert, wresting a smile and a few words from the normally reserved singer. Dylan was performing an encore at his second show in Sao Paulo when the woman rushed the stage, hugging and kissing him and trying to swipe his Cordoba hat before three bouncers whisked her away.  (AP Photo/Sony BMG, William Claxton)AP - If at first you don't succeed at stealing Bob Dylan's hat, try a kiss instead.

Boy Band Mogul Cops to Crooked Scheme (E! Online)
3/7/2008 6:16:53 AM
Boy Band Mogul Cops to Crooked Scheme(E! Online)E! Online - The man behind the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync is getting ready to do a long jailhouse rock.

Justin Timberlake's 'Problem' with women (AP)
3/7/2008 6:35:01 PM
Justin Timberlake poses backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards in this Sept. 9, 2007, file photo in Las Vegas.  Timberlake — who isn't exactly hurting from lack of female attention — is producing an NBC pilot about a bachelor who strikes out with the ladies.  The Grammy-winning pop star is an executive producer on 'My Problem with Women,' which follows thirtysomething Jose as he attempts to understand his romantic failures through therapy sessions, Reveille Studios announced Friday, March 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, file)AP - Justin Timberlake — who isn't exactly hurting from lack of attention from women — is producing an NBC pilot about a bachelor who strikes out with the ladies.



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