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Kiss unhappy about rock hall of fame exclusion (Reuters)
November 21, 2008
Reuters - They've sold millions of records, and influenced several generations of fans and musicians. So why isn't Kiss in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
AC/DC debuts on dance chart (Reuters)
November 21, 2008
Reuters - If the Rolling Stones, U2 and Aerosmith can make the Hot Dance Club Play chart, why not AC/DC?
Dr Pepper to deliver on its free-soda promise (AP)
November 21, 2008
AP - Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the release of Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy" is a reality.
Jack White, Alicia Keys hit chart with Bond theme (Reuters)
November 21, 2008Reuters - Recording a James Bond theme is not a guarantee for chart success -- just ask Tina Turner ("Goldeneye"), a-ha ("The Living Daylights") or Sheryl Crow ("Tomorrow Never Dies").
Country star Taylor Swift all over singles scene (Reuters)
November 21, 2008Reuters - T.I. began a fourth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart Thursday with "Live Your Life" featuring Rihanna, but the big story was Taylor Swift's six new entries, led by "White Horse" at No. 13.
Surprise! Violinist Shaham gets Avery Fisher Prize (AP)
November 21, 2008
AP - The last time they shared a Lincoln Center stage, violinist Gil Shaham wielded the big smiles as Gustavo Dudamel made his conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic.
Sean Stewart settles case over fight (AP)
November 21, 2008
AP - A case against Rod Stewart's son over a brawl at a Hollywood nightclub has been resolved.
Britney Spears craves freedom amid career upswing (AP)
November 21, 2008
AP - Britney Spears is craving more freedom and less of the "control" that's stabilized her personal life and reinvigorated her career over the last several months.
New Order reissues plagued with sound problems (Reuters)
November 21, 2008Reuters - A music label renowned for its elaborate reissues of vintage albums has annoyed British rock group New Order and its fans with a flawed package of the group's classics discs.
Taco Bell to 50 Cent: You're a Gangsta Wannabe (E! Online)
November 21, 2008
E! Online - Taco Bell is using fightin' words in its latest beef with 50 Cent, calling him out as "a self-described former drug dealer and hustler" and otherwise faux gangsta.
