NEW YORK (Reuters) – Rapper Lil Wayne temporarily escaped jail on Tuesday when his sentencing for possessing a gun was postponed on the same day he bid goodbye to fans in a video he posted on the Web.
Lil Wayne, 27, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, appeared in New York State Supreme Court where his sentencing was postponed until March 2 because he needed time to heal from a dental operation, his lawyer Stacey Richman told
COLUMBIA, S.C. – John Mayer fans have been huddling outside the South Carolina venue where the rocker has been rehearsing for his upcoming tour, hoping to get a glimpse of him.
For some lucky fans, that wait has paid off. For two hours Tuesday night, Mayer put on a free show for University of South Carolina students, giving back to the loyal fans who have camped out in downtown Columbia during his practice sessions.
AC/DC’s Saturday night show in New Zealand was thrown into chaos after scores of revelers were arrested. The group was performing at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington, but the event was marred when nine fans were taken into custody during the concert, while another six were evicted for unruly behavior.
In total, 50 people were arrested for drunk and disorderly behavior, while six ambulances were called to the venue to deal with alcohol or drug-related issues.
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NEW YORK (Billboard) – Lloyd Cole will enter the studio March 8 to record his new album — with a little financing help from his fans.
The former leader of '80s British pop band the Commotions used his Web site and e-mail list to encourage pre-purchase of the follow-up to 2006's “Antidepressant,” an approach that he says has raised a significant amount of the funding he needs to record it. “I'm looking to raise
Just Jinjer is the most successful rock act in South African history and recently made their way back home after recording and touring overseas. The band has had two double-platinum albums, six #1 hits, and 10 Top-10 hits in their native land; and they’ve shared the stage with some huge names, the likes of U2, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello and the Spice Girls. They recently hit London for some shows and will return to the U.S. next week for a run of shows with Vertical Horizon before heading (more…)
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Some 3,000 people lined the streets on Saturday for the funeral of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, who died on the island of Majorca a week ago.
The four remaining members of the Irish boy band sang and spoke at the service which fans listened to through speakers around St Laurence O'Toole Church where locals had swept pavements and painted fences in preparation on Friday.
Gately's Boyzone
Hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing a backlash from fans in New York after placing a studio audience on lockdown when he lost his diamond ring during a TV appearance.
The rapper joined his Dirty Money band mates Dawn Richard and Kalenna for the BET network’s 106 & Park talk show on Tuesday, but the studio visit got off to a bad start when he accidentally flung his $20,000 ring into the crowd as he threw bundles of cash into the air while making his entrance. Combs continued (more…)
Miley Cyrus has urged fans to take a break from their internet addictions and concentrate on living their lives - just days after she closed her account on Twitter.com.
Upset fans have been pleading with the Hannah Montana star to re-open her account on the social networking site after she shut it down on Wednesday. However, she insists she is happy with the decision - and hopes some of her devoted followers will consider ditching their virtual realities for the real world.
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LOS ANGELES – Ellen DeGeneres wants to represent the people on “American Idol,” but the people are split about the talk show host's role as the Fox singing competition's fourth judge.
Fans took to the Internet after Wednesday's announcement to express either pleasant surprise or total shock that DeGeneres was picked to replace Paula Abdul.
“I mean, really? Ellen DeGeneres?” wrote popular “Idol” blogger
OAKLAND, California (Reuters) – Australian pop star Kylie Minogue kicked off her first-ever American tour with a driving disco beat, a bevy of well-muscled dancers, and a lot of leg, hoping to finally crack the lucrative U.S. market.
The pop diva, no stranger to spectacle, made her first appearance adorned in pink feathers as she was lowered onto the stage from a metallic skull.
“Well, good evening — finally!”
