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Signs point to imminent Simpson-Wentz wedding (AP)
AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Though Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are keeping a tight lid on their nuptuals, it's looking like a wedding is imminent. Aerial photos posted Friday at several celebrity Web sites, credited to the Insight News & Features paparazzi photo agency, purport to show the Simpson family home near Los Angeles dotted with large white party tents.
Q&A: Actor Szmanda tunes in new role at radio station (Reuters)
Reuters - When Clear Channel wanted to launch a format-free Internet radio station called erockster, executive VP/head of online music and radio Evan Harrison turned to his old friend Eric Szmanda for ideas. Best known for playing Greg Sanders on the hit series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," Szmanda at first seems like an unlikely choice for leading such a major initiative at the world's largest radio broadcaster.
Usher "Here" with new stories (Reuters)
Reuters - Outside the windows of a 36th-floor
conference-room suite at New York's Mandarin Oriental Hotel,
the morning is gray and befit for April showers. Always the
trendsetter, R&B star Usher has plucked from his wardrobe a
navy blue military-style button-up adorned with gold clasps to
complete his jeans-and-sneaker ensemble.
Montgomery Gentry gets "Back" in focus on new album (Reuters)
Reuters - On their 2006 country top 10 single "Some People Change," Montgomery Gentry sang, "Don't give up hope, some people change." That advice could apply to the way the veteran duo is approaching its career these days.
Morissette on the go with 1st new album in 4 years (Reuters)
Reuters - For musicians just getting a start, Alanis Morissette has a time-management tip from the professional trenches. "I have to check my Web site to find out what I'm supposed to be doing," she says with a laugh.
Ness goes solo to "bring the dirt back into country" (Reuters)
Reuters - Social Distortion frontman Mike Ness is putting his primary band on hold for a spell while he spends the next few months on the road reviving the outlaw-country sounds of his two solo records.
Slipknot promises "controlled chaos" on next album (Reuters)
Reuters - Nearly four years have passed since the release of Slipknot's "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)." But members of the masked metal act have little doubt that its as-yet-untitled fourth studio effort will appease its loyal fans, known as the Maggots.
Tribbett takes a "Stand" for gospel music (Reuters)
Reuters - A few years ago, Tye Tribbett made a decision to forgo a lucrative career working with music stars like Faith Hill, Don Henley and Elton John to answer God's call in the gospel music arena.
"Holler Back" boys graduate from honky-tonks (Reuters)
Reuters - The Lost Trailers, a band whose moniker is more than a catchy name, are finally reaping the rewards of years on the road, hard work and an innate sense of what their music should sound like.
DeVotchKa creates `big drunken tuba party' (AP)
AP - Asked if his band's performance in an hour's time will include any theatrics, Nick Urata warns: "There will be some death-defying feats of glory."
T.I. Welcomes, Demotes Second Son (E! Online)
E! Online - T.I. may want to start saving up for some therapy sessions right about now.
Judge denies media motion in R. Kelly trial (AP)
AP - A judge has denied a motion from news organizations seeking immediate access to sealed court records and transcripts in the R. Kelly child pornography trial.
Damon Albarn's 'Gorillaz' musical journeys west (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - Damon Albarn's circus opera is set to make its U.S. debut on May 22.
Government launches appeal to deny Snoop Dogg a U.K. visa (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - The British Government has launched a second appeal to try to prevent Snoop Dogg from entering the U.K.
Idols Hit the Road (E! Online)
E! Online - Millions will vote for the latest American Idol. Only nine will spend the summer with him.
"Disco queen" Donna Summer is back after 17 years (Reuters)
Reuters - Donna Summer was dubbed "The Queen of
Disco" after a series of hit singles in the 1970s: now the
singer pokes fun at that title in a new song included in her
first studio album in 17 years.
The Cure to release new single each month (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - The Cure have announced that they will release a new single each month leading up to the release of their 13th studio album in September.
Idol Oddsmakers Dish On the Davids (E! Online)
E! Online - If you've got some Benjamins riding on a David, be warned: Only one of them is Cooking. At least according to the bookies.
`American Idol' concert tour will start July 1 (AP)
AP - Whether it's David Archuleta or David Cook who wins "American Idol" next week, both singers will be part of the show's annual concert tour.
Does She Call Gwen Stefani "Mommy"? (E! Online)
E! Online - There's no doubt in my mind the teen daughter of Gwen Stefani's hubby, Gavin Rossdale, could well be on her way to becoming New York City's next It girl.
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