Reuters - An opera-loving dentist is ready to swap his drill for a microphone after winning a four-album recording contract worth about $2 million.

E! Online - It's still hard out there for a pimp, but apparently it's not much easier for a saint.

Reuters - A Canadian fiddler who is no stranger to controversy has put half his future music earnings up for sale on eBay, the auction website.

AP - Sheryl Crow is urging people to get involved in saving America's wild horses.

Reuters - Rap star DMX was arrested for failing to appear in court and other complaints at a Phoenix airport on Wednesday, adding to his legal woes that include drug possession and animal cruelty charges.

AP - DMX has been arrested at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on outstanding warrants.

AP - From her rebuilt but not yet fully furnished home, Irma Thomas anchors her faith in the rebirth of New Orleans to the return of the Essence Music Festival.

AP - Celebrities turned out Wednesday to donate to Darfur charities — and to show their fellow stars just who the real card sharks were.

AP - Live from Newport: it's Chevy Chase. Chase, the comic actor and original cast member of "Saturday Night Live" will host the Newport Jazz Festival for the second year in a row.