Entertainment News:
Yamagata readies split-personality album
(Reuters)
Reuters - Singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata
says her ambitious sophomore album, "A Record in Two Parts ...
Elephants and Teeth Sinking Into Heart*," "almost goes against
everything I believe in (for) a record.
Teen singer Baker moved by the gospel
(Reuters)
Reuters - Spensha Baker isn't your typical
teen singer. Possessing a powerful voice that draws comparisons
to Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin, the 15-year-old is
breaking into music by way of gospel.
Ciara brings new attitude to "musical journey"
(Reuters)
Reuters - It was a scalding summer day in
Los Angeles as some of the music industry's most distinguished
urban artists made their way to the Shrine Auditorium for the
2008 BET Awards. This year's bill featured all the heavy
hitters: Usher, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys and T-Pain assisted by
DJ Khaled, Ludacris and Rick Ross.
FCC approves XM-Sirius satellite radio merger
(AP)
AP - WASHINGTON (AP) — Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.'s $3.3 billion buyout of rival XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. will mean millions of subscribers will be able to receive programming from both services, while executives say it will create huge cost savings for the industry.
