AP - Miley Cyrus took a break from shooting "The Last Song" on the Georgia coast by borrowing a guitar and treating fans to an impromptu, two-song performance on the patio of a beachside seafood restaurant.
AP - When European street performer Clarence Bekker was asked to participate in an album of mashed-up performances by anonymous musicians from around the world, he didn't think much of its prospects for success.
AP - Star tenor Rolando Villazon has canceled his May 2010 premiere of "Carmen" in Vienna as he recovers from surgery to remove a cyst on his larynx. -- read full article
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:18:43 GMT - Yahoo! News: Music News
AP - When European street performer Clarence Bekker was asked to participate in an album of mashed-up performances by anonymous musicians from around the world, he didn't think much of its prospects for success.
Reuters - Pop singer Youssou N'Dour's 2004 album of Islamic music earned him a boycott by some Muslim fans, but in a new documentary about the album, "Egypt," he says the music has encouraged a deeper appreciation for Islam.
AP - Taylor Swift opened the Country Music Television awards with a skit about living out her dreams. The 19-year-old country and pop sensation went a long way toward doing just that by winning video of the year and female video of the year for "Love Story" and by performing with one of her favorite rock bands.
Reuters - Sirius XM Radio subscribers will be able to download software on June 18 that lets the satellite radio service's programing play on Apple Inc's iPhone. -- read full article
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:46:42 GMT - Yahoo! News: Music News