News on Pop and Rock Music

backstreet boys

2010-03-18T17:32:21Z

Brian Littrell, Nick Carter, A. J. McLean, and Howie Dorough The Backstreet Boys perform at Wukesong stadium Beijing, China ...

amy winehouse

2010-03-18T17:31:41Z

Amy Winehouse hangs out of her window smoking cigarettes in her bra London, England - 18.03.10

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alicia keys concert

2010-03-18T17:31:35Z

Alicia Keys performs live in concert at Madison Square Garden New York City, USA - 17.03.10

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Lacey Brown out, Urban survives on "American Idol"

2010-03-18T09:45:44Z

<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lacey Brown was voted off "American Idol" on Wednesday after struggling with nerves for weeks on America's most-watched TV show.</p><p>But Miley Cyrus after visiting a recording studio in North Hollywood Los Angeles, California - 16.03.10

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geri halliwell theatre 2

2010-03-17T17:32:57Z

Geri Halliwell leaving the Adelphi theatre London, England - 16.03.10

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geri halliwell theatre

2010-03-17T17:32:50Z

Geri Halliwell leaving the Adelphi theatre with her mother Ana Maria. London, England - 16.03.10

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aretha franklin 2

2010-03-17T17:17:53Z

Queen of soul, Aretha Franklin performing in concert at Seminole Hard Rock Live Hollywood, Florida. - 16.03.10

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aretha franklin

2010-03-17T17:17:46Z

Queen of soul, Aretha Franklin performing in concert at Seminole Hard Rock Live Hollywood, Florida. - 16.03.10

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Black Eyed Peas, Shakira to front World Cup concert

2010-03-17T11:15:35Z

<div><p>JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The Black Eyed Peas, Shakira and Alicia Keys will be among scores of music stars performing at a concert on the eve of the soccer Nirvana with their vague but catchy anthem for the youth, ?Smells Like Teen Spirit.? At the end of the 90s, people saw the popularity of boy bands and girl bands, their songs with lyrics reeking of cheesy romantic sentiments (and the occasional lyrics containing sincere intentions for empowerment, like the songs of ...

ABBA, Hollies, Genesis, Iggy Pop enter Rock Hall

2010-03-16T00:45:27Z

<div id="subtitle">Rock and Roll Hall of Fame welcomes Genesis, Hollies, ABBA, Jimmy Cliff, Iggy Pop in Reuters) - Pop band Abba was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday in a ceremony that honored genres from the Swedish group's catchy tunes to the theatrical British rock band Genesis and reggae master Ray Charles, is set for B'way in November</div><div><p>A musical celebrating Ray Charles is headed for Broadway this fall.</p><p>"Unchain My Heart" will open Nov. 7 with preview performances beginning Oct. 8.</p><p>Producer Stuart Benjamin said Thursday the show would featu...

Pink Floyd wins UK court battle with EMI label

2010-03-11T10:30:07Z

<div><p>LONDON (Reuters) - British rock band Pink Floyd won its court battle with EMI on Thursday with a ruling that prevents the record company from selling single downloads on the Internet from the group's concept albums.</p><p>The outcome of a dispute over the level of royalties the band received remained unclear, however, as that part of the judgment w...

Pink Floyd wins battle with EMI over online sales

2010-03-11T10:15:37Z

<div id="subtitle">I'm with the band: Judge rules in favor of Pink Floyd in battle with EMI over online sales</div><div><p>Album lovers may rejoice a little at last: a British court says Pink Floyd, purveyor of iTunes-unfriendly concept records, cannot be unbundled.</p><p>The High Court ruled Thursday that record label Brighton really does present an embarrassment of riches. With one of the country?s best beachfronts and a centre made for great shopping and great fun, Brighton has so much to offer you and your dating partner. Here are a few examples of what you might like to enjoy together when dating in Brighton.<br><br>Royal Pavilion<br><br&...

On latest guitar game, players strum real strings

2010-03-09T13:45:21Z

<div id="subtitle">Players strum real strings on latest music video game</div><div><p>An upcoming musical video game lets players strum a real six-string electric guitar instead of tapping buttons on a fake instrument.</p><p>"Power Gig: Rise of the SixString" is a game first and foremost. But its maker, Seven45 Studios, said players will be able to plug the guitar that comes with it into a standard amp and play real music.</p><p>"The leap to (playi...

Record industry hits back at 'myth' of go-it-alone stars

2010-03-09T09:16:15Z

<div><p>Record industry bosses hit back Tuesday at the "myth" that musicians no longer need them to become successful, insisting the Internet can help raise their profile but cannot make them stars.</p><p>The success of the Arctic Monkeys, the British band who made their name through fan websites, and Radiohead's decision to release an album for free online, have ...

Cypress Hill to perform at Rock In Rio Madrid

2010-03-08T13:17:04Z

<div><p>US hip hop band Cypress Hill will perform on the second last day of the of the five-day Rock in Rio Madrid music festival in Spain, in June, organisers said Monday.</p><p>The California-based band, which will release its eighth album "Ride Up" in April, will take the stage on June 11 before the headline performance b...