Reuters - Live Nation Inc Chairman Michael Cohl, the driving force behind the concert promoter's wooing of superstars such as Madonna, has resigned, the company said on Friday after a disagreement over strategy.

Reuters - As Def Jam's first signee in 1984, LL Cool J has spent two decades balancing love songs with braggadocio, setting an example that most contemporary MCs have followed. Now the rapper, who also has appeared in 30 films and is producing a new untitled drama for CBS' fall season, is working on the final album in his Def Jam deal, "Exit 13." Due August 5, the set is led by the single "Baby" featuring the-Dream.

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.