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West, Rihanna early winners at American Music Awards

Kanye West's reason for throwing a tantrum was removed early Sunday night as the rapper won his first American Music Awards.

11/24/2008 10:05 AM

McCartney, Guns N' Roses albums to launch on MySpace

McCartney, Guns N' Roses albums to launch on MySpace

11/20/2008 1:18 PM
Led Zeppelin without Plant?

Led Zeppelin without Plant?

11/19/2008 4:21 PM
"Lost" Beatles' track could finally be heard

"Lost" Beatles' track could finally be heard

11/17/2008 10:00 AM
Strait, Chesney, Nettles win at CMAs

Strait, Chesney, Nettles win at CMAs

11/13/2008 10:15 AM
Slide show: Stars shine at Country Music Awards

The show was highlighted by a lavish performance by Taylor Swift, a surprise appearance by rapper Lil Wayne, and the return of one of country's biggest stars, Shania Twain.

11/13/2008 9:07 AM
It's No. 4 for Chesney: George Strait, Jennifer Nettles are also big winners on CMA Awards

Kenny Chesney won his fourth entertainer of the year award -- tying Garth Brooks for the most wins in the category -- at yesterday's CMA awards, a ceremony highlighted by a lavish performance by Taylor Swift, a surprise appearance by rapper Lil Wayne, and the return of one of country's biggest stars, Shania Twain.

11/13/2008 12:00 AM
Newsmakers

■ Authorities have identified the woman found dead outside the house of American Idol judge Paula Abdul as a fan and one-time show contestant. The woman, Paula Goodspeed, was found dead outside Abdul's house Tuesday night, authorities said. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office said that relatives identified her body yesterday. Goodspeed tried out for the fifth season of Idol, but the judges rejected her rendition of "Proud Mary." Police suspect her death was a suicide, though no official cause of death has been determined. Abdul was not home when the woman was found, but released a statement saying she was "deeply shocked and saddened."

11/13/2008 12:00 AM
Goodbye, XM

Goodbye, XM

11/12/2008 2:17 PM
If the Mouse's house is rockin', you better come a'knockin

Saturday was a great day for music. The first annual Rock the House with the Mouse Battle of the Bands was held at Hickory Dickory Dock. The weather was beautiful. The music was out of this world,and the Dock was jumping. The five bands that performed submitted videos to the online portion of the contest. The videos received votes online. The Pheew, Beauty Above the Thorns, Necro Bomb and The Reaction were the finalists. Gates of Assyria had to bow out due to a scheduling conflict.

11/09/2008 12:16 PM
Deftones bassist in coma after car crash

Deftones bassist in coma after car crash

11/05/2008 11:30 AM
Musicians leave wait staff $10,000 tip

Musicians leave wait staff $10,000 tip

11/04/2008 3:16 PM
Bragg combines causes with songs

Billy Bragg's latest, "Mr. Love & Justice" (Anti Records), might be his least-political album.

10/31/2008 9:16 AM
Parton backwoods, always upbeat

The marvelous thing about talking to Dolly Parton is that she comes off exactly -- I mean, exactly -- how you would expect. Her drawl is as thick and sweet as molasses on flapjacks, to the point where it seems like a put-on. But it's not.

10/31/2008 9:15 AM
Led Zeppelin may reunite without Plant

LONDON – Led Zeppelin may reunite without their lead singer Robert Plant, according to a BBC report.

10/29/2008 3:12 PM
Hearing set on James Brown's Estate

Hearing set on James Brown's Estate

10/23/2008 12:15 PM
Four Tops frontman Levi Stubbs dead at 72

DETROIT – Four Tops lead singer Levi Stubbs, who possessed one of the most dynamic and emotive voices of all the Motown singers, died Friday at 72.

10/17/2008 2:44 PM
James Taylor is "Goin' to Carolina" for Obama

RALEIGH – Music legend James Taylor will tour the state in support of Senator Barack Obama's Campaign for Change Sunday, Oct. 19 through Tuesday, Oct. 21. He will hold concerts in Charlotte, Asheville, Chapel Hill, Raleigh and Wilmington.

10/15/2008 2:34 PM
Pumpkin Fest announces Center Stage line up

On Nov. 1, you can expect high energy performances all day long on Center Stage from The Scott Davis Band, Full Throttle Bluegrass Band and Joint Heir as they perform at the Sixth Annual Crossroads Pumpkin Fest.

10/14/2008 2:07 PM
Ringo Starr: Don't send me any more fan mail

LONDON – Ringo Starr doesn't want to hear from you. If you do write, your letter will end up in the trash. After 45 years of stardom, he doesn't want to spend any more time answering mail or sending signed photos back to fans.

10/14/2008 12:51 PM
Rock the House with the Mouse Battle of the Bands

Are you ready to rock the house with the Mouse? Let's get started.

10/11/2008 1:12 PM
Janet Jackson Greensboro concert postponed

Janet Jackson Greensboro concert postponed

10/04/2008 8:42 PM
Chapter 6 to perform at Alexander Central Auditorium

The Alexander Central Auditorium is pleased to announce that Chapter 6 will be featured as the second performance in the 2008-09 Subscription Series on Monday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

09/30/2008 8:51 AM
Ed McMahon turns gangsta rapper

Ed McMahon turns gangsta rapper

09/25/2008 1:34 PM
VH1 crowns 'Fight the Power' as best hip-hop song

Let the debates begin: VH1 has compiled its list of the 100 greatest hip-hop songs, and Public Enemy's black power anthem "Fight the Power" tops the list.

09/25/2008 12:00 PM