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U.S. singer Beyonce performs during a concert at Olympic stadium in Athens, November 8, 2009. REUTERS/John Kolesidis

Beyonce announces album plans for 2010

Reuters - Tue Nov 24, 9:17 PM ET

NEW YORK (Billboard) - During the last U.K. stop of her "I Am..." tour at the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham, England, Beyonce announced that she plans to release a new album next year.

  • Cyrus, Underwood raise voices on benefit album Reuters - Tue Nov 24, 9:15 PM ET

    DETROIT (Billboard) - With a lineup that includes Miley Cyrus, Carrie Underwood, Colbie Caillat and Sean Kingston, the seventh "A Very Special Christmas" Special Olympics benefit album has a younger audience in its crosshairs.

  • 25 recordings inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame AP - Tue Nov 24, 8:42 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES - The Doors' "Riders On The Storm" and the Beach Boys' "California Girls" are among 25 recordings being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

  • Twenty-five recordings added to Grammy Hall of Fame Reuters - Tue Nov 24, 7:33 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Recording Academy on Tuesday added songs by James Brown, Bob Marley, the Beach Boys, Louis Armstrong and others to its Grammy Hall of Fame, bringing the total number of titles in the collection to 851.

  • Adam Lambert, left, gets ready to kiss one of the dancers as he performs during the closing act of the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
    ABC's `Good Morning America' cancels Lambert AP - Tue Nov 24, 6:57 PM ET

    NEW YORK - Adam Lambert's racy American Music Awards performance cost him a gig on "Good Morning America," but he will perform live instead on ABC's morning rivals at CBS.

  • In this CD cover image released by Sony Music, Sade's 'Soldier of Love,' to be released Feb. 8, 2010, is shown. (AP Photo/Sony Music)
    Sade to release new album AP - Tue Nov 24, 5:11 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES - Sade is making music again. The soulful English group fronted by 50-year-old singer Sade Adu will release a new album Feb. 8, according to Epic Records. "Soldier of Love" will be the group's first studio album since 2000's "Lovers Rock." All five of Sade's studio albums have landed in the Top 10 on the Billboard Top 200, selling more than 50 million copies worldwide.

  • In this Aug. 28, 2003 file photo, Britney Spears, left, and Madonna kiss during the opening performance of the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, file)
    A noble tradition: Entertainers misbehaving on TV AP - Tue Nov 24, 5:04 PM ET

    NEW YORK - Entertainers have been misbehaving on TV — or accused of it, at least — long before singer Adam Lambert was even born.

  • Bon Jovi lead guitarist Richie Sambora is hugged by fans after Woodbridge residents and public officials gathered Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in his hometown, Woodbridge, N.J., to name a street in his honor because of his philanthropy. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
    Sambora of Bon Jovi honored as NJ hometown hero AP - Tue Nov 24, 4:50 PM ET

    WOODBRIDGE, N.J. - The New Jersey town where Richie Sambora grew up says Bon Jovi's lead guitarist can come home whenever he wants.

  • FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2009 file photo, U.S. singer Lady Gaga looks on during the German TV show 'Wetten dass...?' (Bet it...?) in Braunschweig, Germany. (AP Photo/Axel Heimken, file)
    The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes AP - Tue Nov 24, 12:47 PM ET

    iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Nov. 23, 2009:

  • Filmed concerts come to iTunes in Live Nation deal Reuters - Tue Nov 24, 12:26 PM ET

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple iTunes on Tuesday began featuring downloads of live concerts by about 20 artists who are promoted by Live Nation.

  • Bjoern Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid Reuss (R), former members of the Swedish pop group 'Abba' arrive before the Berlin premiere of the musical 'Mamma Mia' October 21, 2007. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
    UK poll shows ABBA band people most want to reform Reuters - Tue Nov 24, 12:06 PM ET

    LONDON (Reuters) - The British public would like to see Swedish band ABBA reform more than any other act, according to a survey.

  • In this CD cover image released by Valory Records, Jimmy Wayne's latest, 'Sara Smile' is shown. (AP Photo/Valory)
    Music Review: Jimmy Wayne shows sensitivity on CD AP - Tue Nov 24, 11:42 AM ET

    Jimmy Wayne, "Sara Smile" (Valory)

  • Joseph Jackson, singer's father, lobs accusations Yahoo! Music - Mon Nov 9, 8:00 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES – On the eve of a hearing in the Michael Jackson estate, a lawyer for the singer's father filed a 60-page motion Monday that intensifies a bid to get money from his son's estate by making accusations of fraud against the administrators of his will.

  • Aerosmith's Joe Perry: 'Steven Tyler has quit' Yahoo! Music - Mon Nov 9, 4:00 AM ET

    Courtesy of NME.com - Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has said that singer Steven Tyler has quit the band "as far as I can tell."

  • Jack White turns down Slash collaboration Yahoo! Music - Wed Nov 4, 5:00 AM ET

    Courtesy of NME.com - Slash says White 'was the one guy [he] wanted to work with'

  • Robbie Williams says he will rejoin Take That Yahoo! Music - Wed Nov 4, 4:00 AM ET

    Courtesy of NME.com - 'We've already done bits and bobs,' he says

  • Rock-star wife details drug mayhem in new book Reuters - Tue Nov 24, 9:46 AM ET

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It could have been a great rock 'n' roll love story.

  • Taylor Swift (C) accepts the award for favorite pop/rock female artist via satellite from London, at the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
    Taylor Swift wins five American Music Awards Reuters - Mon Nov 23, 8:10 AM ET

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Country crossover star Taylor Swift overshadowed the late Michael Jackson at the American Music Awards on Sunday, winning five prizes including artist of the year.

  • FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2009 file photo, singer Shakira poses for a portrait in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, file)
    Q&A: Shakira says new CD looks out for single gals AP - Tue Nov 24, 11:18 AM ET

    NEW YORK - All the single ladies — Shakira is looking out for you!

  • Lead singer Bono of the rock band U2 performs during a concert at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California October 25, 2009. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
    U2 to headline UK's Glastonbury Festival Reuters - Mon Nov 23, 1:18 PM ET

    LONDON (Reuters) - Irish rock band U2 are to headline next year's Glastonbury Festival on the 40th anniversary of the world's biggest green field arts and music event.

  • In this CD cover image released by Island Def Jam Records, Rihanna's 'Rated R,' is shown. (AP Photo/Island Def Jam)
    Music review: Rihanna's CD is decent, but uneven AP - Tue Nov 24, 7:22 AM ET

    Rihanna, "Rated R" (Island Def Jam)

  • Usher's "Raymond" release delayed Reuters - Mon Nov 23, 8:01 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - The release date for Usher's new album, recently announced as December 21, has been changed, according to a spokesperson at Jive Label Group.

  • In this CD cover image released by Turtle Head Recordings, Bill Cosby's 'Bill Cosby Presents the Cosnarati: State of Emergency' is shown. (AP Photo/Turtle Head Recordings)
    Music Review: Cosby rap CD bold but lacks spark AP - Tue Nov 24, 7:15 AM ET

    "Bill Cosby Presents the Cosnarati: State of Emergency" (Turtle Head Recordings)

  • British singer Susan Boyle performs on NBC's "Today" show in New York, November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)
    Susan Boyle set for biggest UK album of 2009: HMV Reuters - Mon Nov 23, 3:17 PM ET

    LONDON (Reuters) - Scottish singer Susan Boyle, who shot to fame after her audition for "Britain's Got Talent" was aired in April, appears set to have the biggest album in Britain this year, music retailer HMV said on Monday.

  • In this CD cover image released by Columbia Records, Bob Dylan's 'Christmas in the Heart,' is shown. (AP Photo/Columbia)
    Bob Dylan, Sugarland, Archuleta among holiday CDs AP - Mon Nov 23, 6:56 PM ET

    Here are reviews of recently released holiday CDs:

  • Roger Daltrey gives voice a workout on solo tour Reuters - Sun Nov 22, 3:46 PM ET

    NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Roger Daltrey has dubbed his current solo jaunt the "Use It or Lose It" tour, but his show at the Nokia Theater on Friday demonstrated that sometimes you can use it and lose it as well.

  • LA official negotiating over Jackson memorial cost AP - Mon Nov 23, 4:58 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles official says she's negotiating with the company that owns Staples Center about reimbursing at least some of the $3.2 million taxpayers spent on the Michael Jackson memorial.

  • Singer Robbie Williams to court investors: report Reuters - Sat Nov 21, 12:41 PM ET

    LONDON (Reuters) - British singer Robbie Williams may sell the right to half his future album, touring and sponsorship earnings in a 50 million pound ($83 million) deal, one of his managers was reported to say on Saturday.

  • With a bodyguard beside him, Dr. Conrad Murray, left, the cardiologist under investigation in the death of pop star Michael Jackson, arrives at his clinic Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)
    Jackson's doctor returns to his Houston clinic AP - Mon Nov 23, 4:40 PM ET

    HOUSTON - Michael Jackson's doctor returned to work at his Houston medical clinic on Monday for the first time since the pop star's death and his patients welcomed him back without reservation.

  • Adam Lambert performs 'For Your Entertainment' at the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
    Adam Lambert's sexually-charged act draws complaints Reuters - Mon Nov 23, 7:59 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - ABC television said on Monday it had received about 1,500 complaints about the sexually-charged performance by "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert at the American Music Awards on Sunday.

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