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Mon 06 October, 2008

17:29This feed is no longer updated» BBC Music - Latest Urban Releases - Goodbye

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14:15Slick Rick among honorees at VH1 Hip Hop Honors (AP) » Yahoo! News: Music News

AP - Even though he's considered one of rap's all-time greats, when Slick Rick is asked about his most significant accomplishment, he doesn't mention having a platinum-selling record, classic hits like "Children's Story" or even his most recent accolade Â— getting saluted as a pioneer at the "VH1 Hip-Hop Honors."

14:11Miley Cyrus celebrates Sweet 16 at Disneyland (AP) » Yahoo! News: Music News

AP - Miley Cyrus' 16th birthday party was more boisterous than sweet. Cyrus celebrated the hallmark birthday at an over-the-top Disneyland celebration Sunday Â— even though she doesn't actually turn 16 until Nov. 23. The theme park was closed for the supersized soiree, which included a four-song performance by the teen queen and a fireworks display above Sleeping Beauty Castle and 16 giant inflatable candles.

09:10Pink's "So What" tops British pop charts (Reuters) » Yahoo! News: Music News

Reuters - American singer Pink has toppled Kings of Leon from the peak of the British pop charts with her single "So What," the Official UK Charts Company said on Sunday.

07:46Eddie Van Halen Pops the Question (E! Online) » Yahoo! News: Music News

E! Online - Forget teacher. Eddie Van Halen's hot for Janie.

07:03Mixtape Monday Video: Common, Lupe Fiasco, Estelle & More» MTV News Must See Video

Mixtape Monday Video: Common, Lupe Fiasco, Estelle & More

Common talks Kanye, Playaz Circle get political and Jadakiss' schedule is full.

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07:03Jennifer Hudson Is Back In The 'Spotlight'» MTV News Must See Video

Jennifer Hudson Is Back In The 'Spotlight'

The singer/actress is ready for fans to see beyond "American Idol" and "Dreamgirls."

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03:42'Junior High School Musical' Hits Broadway» MTV News Must See Video

'Junior High School Musical' Hits Broadway

The new musical production "13" tackles the issues facing teenagers today.

03:32Jimmy Kimmel returns as American Music Awards host (AP) » Yahoo! News: Music News

AP - Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to provide more laughs for the American Music Awards.

02:57Miley Cyrus' Super-Sweet 16» MTV News Must See Video

Miley Cyrus' Super-Sweet 16

The "Hannah Montana" star shut down Disneyland for her "sweet 16" party.

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00:00Westerberg, Stinson 'Mess Around' In Minneapolis» Billboard News - All

Giving fans further hope for some kind of Replacements reunion, group principals Paul Westerberg and Tommy Stinson joined forces last month to "mess around" in Minneapolis with Soul Asylum/Prince drummer Michael Bland.

00:00Weird Al Goes Digital With T.I. Cover» Billboard News - All

For the first time in his nearly three-decade career, comedy maestro "Weird Al" Yankovic is releasing his parody of a current No. 1 single -- evidently just days after he thought of it.

00:00Usher Courts The Ladies With November Tour» Billboard News - All

Usher is hoping to get up close and personal with his female fans on a 14-date November club tour, which is being billed as "One Night Stand: Ladies Only." A Jive spokesperson clarifies that although ladies may be the focus, men are welcome at the gigs, which begin Nov. 2 in Atlantic City, N.J.,

00:00U.K. Artists Form Coalition To Protect Rights» Billboard News - All

Dozens of U.K. artists, including Radiohead, The Verve, Kaiser Chiefs and Kate Nash, have signed up to a new representative body, the Featured Artists' Coalition.

00:00Pink Races To Top Of U.K. Singles Chart» Billboard News - All

Pink raced 37 places up the new U.K. singles chart to hit the top yesterday with "So What" (LaFace/Sony BMG). That ended Kings Of Leon's three-week tenure at No. 1 with "Sex on Fire" (Hand Me Down/Sony BMG).

00:00Kanye: New Album Coming Nov. 25» Billboard News - All

Kanye West made a surprise appearance at rapper T.I.'s MySpace-sponsored show in Los Angeles on Friday and announced his upcoming Def Jam album, "808s and Heartbreak," will arrive Nov. 25. It had been expected Dec. 16.

00:00Depeche Mode Re-Ups With Mute, Unveils Tour» Billboard News - All

Depeche Mode has renewed its long-term deal with Mute/EMI and is planning to release its 12th studio album in early spring 2009.

00:00Coldplay Preps EP With Jay-Z Guest Spot» Billboard News - All

Coldplay will in November release an eight-song EP, "Prospekt's March," which will include a new version of the song "Lost" featuring rapper Jay-Z. Six of the eight tracks on the EP are new studio recordings, including "Glass of Water," which the band has been performing live of late.

00:00Coachella Moves 2009 Dates Up Two Weeks» Billboard News - All

The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is moving its 2009 dates up two weeks to April 17-19. The event will take place as usual at Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif., with a lineup to be confirmed early next year.

00:00Chiodos Reissues New Album, Plots Another» Billboard News - All

A new album, and a new version of its latest release, are the hot items on Michigan hard rock outfit Chiodos' plate these days.

Sun 05 October, 2008

16:59Mystery Illness Forces Janet Jackson to Nix More Shows (E! Online) » Yahoo! News: Music News

E! Online - Janet Jackson's concert cancellations are adding up as fast as concerns about her health.