Berry Gordy founded what would become Motown Records a half-century ago with an $800 loan. Today, that would get you two tickets with a bit to spare to the

Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards. "American Idol" runner-up Adam

Chris Brown has received an "extremely favorable" report from probation officials overseeing his felony assault case, a judge said Thursday.

The operators of BlueBeat.com, a Web site that allegedly sold Beatles music without permission, are barred from resuming operations under a ruling handed down by a Los Angeles

Indie-rock producer Jacquire King had long been an admirer of Norah Jones' smoky, seductive voice, but the man behind acclaimed albums from Kings of Leon to

Thanksgiving came a little early this year for some homeless youth in D.C. They were treated to a feast courtesy of rap group Public Enemy. Flavor Flav, Chuck

Terverius Black believes in hip-hop gospel so much he sold his first home to get the money needed to start his Christian-themed entertainment company.

If you're engrossed in the tabloid Internet-gossip that has come to define the celebrity world, then John Mayer's latest CD, "Battle Studies," could provide

Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill has a queen. He tied the knot with singer Jessie Baylin over the weekend.

Want to get away, Boss? Bruce Springsteen bellowed "Hello, Ohio!" to his fans at the Auburn Hills Palace. That's in Michigan.

Singer Chris Brown appeared on The Wendy Williams show Friday where he debuted his new video and discussed the fallout from his assault on his former

All four of the guys who lost to Taylor Swift for entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards made a tactical error: They asked the

Relax, Aerosmith fans: Steven Tyler says he isn't leaving the band.

50 Cent drops by “Good Day LA” to talk about his new album and an exciting new fragrance he’s launching through Macy’s.

Brad Paisley is up for seven trophies at Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards, but his duties as co-host with Carrie Underwood and performer will keep

Taylor Swift started what could be an interesting week with her second straight song of the year award at the BMI Country Awards Tuesday, when Kris

Rihanna says recording songs on her new album was such an emotional experience that she sometimes had to leave the studio to prevent herself from breaking

Dolly Parton, the 63-year-old country music queen and theme-park magnate has long been one of the hardest-working women in show business and she has no plans

Kenny Chesney has made the very hard work of dominating country music look easy. And Taylor Swift is paying close attention.

Elton John has been released from a London hospital after being treated for flu and an E. coli bacterial infection.

No Doubt on Wednesday sued video game maker Activision for putting words in band members' mouths.

Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of U2's free concert celebrating 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall will have to "scale these city walls" after

A Santa Cruz-based Web site offering digital Beatles music for sale was sued in Los Angeles federal court by EMI for alleged copyright infringement, according to court papers.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rihanna says dealing with the media attention after being assaulted in February by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was humiliating. But she now

Legendary producer and songwriter David Foster drops by “Good Day LA” to talk about his upcoming ten-city tour called "David Foster and Friends".

British pop sensation Leona Lewis has made her full-length live concert debut, performing on familiar territory near where she was born and raised.

As a member of the famous Jackson family, La Toya Jackson is probably one of those celebrities who needs little introduction. She joined Steve, Jillian and

Elton John's spokesman says the singer has been hospitalized after suffering from a case of E. coli bacterial infection and the flu.

Madonna has left Malawi after a nearly weeklong visit with her family, airport and charity officials said Saturday.

U2 brought three generations of chart-toppers -- Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen and the Black Eyed Peas -- with them onstage Friday at another night of mix and

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors music's most treasured acts, but this time it was the hall's turn to be feted, as Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Stevie

John Legend is going to the World Series. Major League Baseball says the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter will perform the national anthem before Game Two at

Google launched a new music search feature that brings its U.S. searchers one click away from listening to a full-length song. Jane Yamamoto has the video

The lyrics to Jay'z "Empire State of Mind" are sometimes as raw as New York, but it looks like the rapper will clean up that language when he performs his city

Is America ready for some glam? American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert has released the cover of his upcoming debut album and "glam" sums it up. "For Your

Australian guitarist Orianthi was humbled to play alongside Michael Jackson during rehersals for the London concerts that never were. Learn more about her and

New Yorkers Jay-Z and Alicia Keys will perform their hit single "Empire State of Mind" on the field at Yankee Stadium prior to Game 2 of the World Series on

Bruce Springsteen canceled a performance in Kansas City after his cousin and road crew member died.

The New York Yankees have been blasting Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind" during their playoff run. Now, the team is having the rap king perform the song live to

Former Smiths frontman Morrissey was hospitalized in stable condition on Sunday after collapsing during a concert, a hospital spokeswoman said. The singer was

Thousands of Michael Jackson fans in ghoulish make-up and costumes danced in Los Angeles... and other cities around the world... to go for a new "Thriller"

Some 96,000 people attended Sunday night's U2 concert at the Rose Bowl -- the largest concert crowd in Rose Bowl history -- and millions more watched the

Garth Brooks mused that the public may have moved on when he announced he was coming out of retirement.

U2 is expected to perform for more than 96,000 people Sunday at the Rose Bowl, a record concert turnout for the venue. A tip for concertgoers... leave for the

Even while maintaining its status as one of the few musical acts that can still fill stadiums, U2 is struck by how quickly its world is changing — musically

A group of recording artists wants the U.S. government to reveal which of their songs have been used by interrogators at the detainee prison at the U.S. Naval

Rock band Bon Jovi is planning a new world tour that will kick off at the new home of the New York Giants and Jets.

The Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to attempted weapon possession on Thursday, and expects to receive a one-year jail sentence.

What do "Glee" and opera have in common? Of course, there's the music... but there's also school, which is where many classically-trained singers say it all