Reuters - In just a three-day sales window, hard rock band Metallica's first studio album since 2003 debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. pop chart with one of the biggest tallies of the year.

AP - O come, all ye Colbert faithful. Stephen Colbert will host his own Christmas special this year, Comedy Central announced Tuesday.

AP - Richard Wright, a founding member of Pink Floyd, died Monday. He was 65.

AP - How does Barack Obama lure wealthy donors to a big-money fundraiser in Hollywood? Bring in Barbra Streisand as the headline performer.

AP - Taproot, "Our Long Road Home" (Velvet Hammer Music)

AP - Ne-Yo knows that people appreciate his music.

E! Online - Taking a chance on ABBA the Museum wasn't a sure bet after all.

E! Online - It's the end of an era for MTV.

AP - Hurricane Katrina chased bluesman Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown from his adopted home in New Orleans to his hometown here on the Texas Gulf Coast, where he died in exile. Now, another hurricane has disturbed his rest.

AP - Britney Spears' second comeback is in full swing: She's due to release a new album in December, on her 27th birthday.

AP - Patty Loveless has found inspiration from a queen of classic rock: Stevie Nicks.

Reuters - Pink Floyd keyboard player and founding member Richard Wright died on Monday after a short battle with cancer, his spokesman said. He was 65.