Reuters - Popular "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta has signed a record deal and is expected to release an album later this year, his new producers at 19 Recordings/Jive Records said on Thursday.

E! Online - Being called a freak may not be such a bad thing after all.

E! Online - It's the thought that counts. Or, at least, it's going to have to be in David Archuleta's case.

E! Online - Now you, too, can smell like a faux punk rocker. If you're into that sort of thing.

AP - The classic rock band Yes has canceled its 40th anniversary tour following frontman Jon Anderson's severe asthma attack last month.

AP - Ozzy Osbourne has accepted undisclosed libel damages and an apology over a newspaper claim that he was ill at the Brit Awards.

Reuters - Irish rock band U2 will reissue its first three albums next month with a wealth of previously unreleased and rare material.

AP - Paul Doucette's experience as one part of the hugely successful matchbox twenty taught him a little something about the break and repair method of music-making.

Reuters - With his long-delayed new album due out next week, rapper Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" began a fourth week at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart Thursday.

AP - R. Kelly's attorneys continue to try to cast doubt on prosecution witnesses who say they know the alleged victim at the center of the R&B singer's child pornography trial.

AP - There's a good reason why Dwight Yoakam hasn't performed at the Country Music Association's annual festival in 20 years.

E! Online - As if being the less-in-demand Knowles weren't enough of a burden, Beyoncé's little sister has suffered yet another tough break.

E! Online - And justice and video games for all...