Reuters - Canadian independent label Arts & Crafts may be enjoying the biggest hit of its six-year existence, but label co-founder/president Jeffrey Remedios says he'll never change his "quality over quantity" business mantra.

Reuters - As a string of high-profile hip-hop artists near the end of their record contracts, a question looming over their pending free agency isn't which major label they'll sign with but whether they should sign with a major.

Reuters - In 1976, Mick Jones found himself out of a job.

AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears is back in Los Angeles, and it didn't take long for trouble to find her.

E! Online - Has Chinese Democracy finally broken out all over the world?

E! Online - UPDATE: Speaking to E! News Friday, a rep for the singer denies reports that Amy Winehouse has a life-threatening ailment.

AP - They don't have recording contracts and don't make concert tours. You've probably never heard of them.

Reuters - Rock band Staind will release its first album in three years on August 19, and has lined up opening slots for tours headlined by 3 Doors Down and Nickelback.

Reuters - A couple of new rules governing the Academy Awards could result in the foreign-language film category becoming more inclusive and the original song category becoming more competitive.