Reuters - Google Inc has launched a music search service in China that will give users access to free downloads of licensed songs, while capturing advertising revenue for music providers in a market rife with piracy.

Reuters - Morrissey has postponed the release of his new album from September until early 2009, according to the British singer's publicist.

AP - Snoop Dogg's done Hollywood. Now he's moving on to Bollywood.

E! Online - Dolly Parton says it's time to leave a couple of the world's most famous starlets alone.

E! Online - There's a lot to be said for the company you keep, which is no doubt why reigning American Idol champ David Cook has opted to team up with a Grammy-winning producer for his forthcoming solo album.

E! Online - Melissa Lawson has something to write home about.

E! Online - We loved the Bros in Camp Rock, and we love them onstage. Now, the trio has officially confirmed they're headed to the Disney Channel for their very own show.

AP - A rental truck containing Iggy Pop and the Stooges' equipment was stolen after a concert in Montreal.

Reuters - the raising of the Olympic flag without the Olympic hymn, the parade of nations in a hushed stadium and synchronized swimming to the sounds of silence.

Reuters - Sony Corp agreed to buy Bertelsmann's 50 percent stake in their Sony BMG music joint venture for around $900 million, ending a four-year venture that never managed to beat the music industry's woes.

Reuters - The Jacksons will receive a lifetime achievement award during performing rights group BMI's eighth annual Urban Awards on September 4.

Reuters - Dave Stewart was half of the musical duo Eurythmics in the 1980s but when his partnership with singer Annie Lennox faded, the British artist found other outlets for his creativity.

AP - A newly discovered tape of The Beatles laughing and chatting during an early recording session has sold for about $23,000, an auction house reported Tuesday.