AP - Paul McCartney said Wednesday he's carrying a message of peace for Israel and the Palestinians, rejecting criticism of his planned concert in Tel Aviv.

AP - The Gym Class Heroes have experimented so much on their latest CD that even frontman Travis McCoy can't quite describe the group's newly formed sound.

Reuters - After just 14 months on Island Def Jam, Janet Jackson announced Monday (September 22) her departure from the label. According to Jackson's publicist, the label agreed to dissolve its relationship with the artist at her request.

Reuters - Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde is unleashing her inner cowgirl on the rock band's first new album in five years.

Reuters - Miley Cyrus and Disney Channel sought to shoot down rumors on Monday that the teen sensation of the TV hit "Hannah Montana" was seeking to part ways with the show that made her a star.

Reuters - With a huge sense of irony, Beck kicked off his triumphant homecoming show Saturday at the Hollywood Bowl with his 1993 slacker anthem "Loser." A decade and half after gaining notice with that breakthrough hit, he has the clout to handpick openers Spoon and MGMT and to share the stage with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Strings, conducted by his father, David Campbell.

Reuters - Opera star Renee Fleming is used to challenging roles, and will take on three for The Metropolitan Opera's Gala season opening on Monday that will mark the 125th anniversary of the company.

Reuters - A day before he was scheduled to appear in an Arizona court, rapper DMX was admitted to an Aventura, Florida, hospital Monday (September 22), according to his lawyer Bradford Cohen.

AP - Clay Aiken is finally confirming what many people already knew: He's gay.

AP - Opening night at the Metropolitan Opera: The costumes! The singing! The costumes. The costumes.

AP - A sapphire-and-diamond brooch worn by singer Elton John in one of his music videos will go under the gavel this week.