AP - MIAMI (AP) — A tumultuous week for Alex Rodriguez, played out in tabloid headlines and carried on the whispers of a connection to Madonna, came to a head Monday when his wife filed for divorce.
Reuters - Canadian rock band Nickelback has
signed a global recording, touring and merchandising deal with
concert promoter Live Nation, the company said on Tuesday.
Reuters - Only one guy has mounted a
full tour of outdoor stadiums during this economically shaky
summer, and that lone figure, Kenny Chesney, brought his show
to about 45,000 fans at Nashville's NFL stadium Saturday.
Reuters - After a dozen years at Epic
Records, country star Patty Loveless is going the indie route
with her next album, the September 9 release "Sleepless
Nights." -- read full article
AP - The Essence Music Festival wrapped up its 14th year Sunday night, which was marked by the return of Grammy Award-winner Mary J. Blige and comedian Chris Rock.
AP - Singer-guitarist Jack White has penned a poem expressing his strong feelings for Detroit to clear up any misconceptions about how the White Stripes frontman feels about his hometown.
