Music

Michael Jackson: Estate Files to Evict Squatters, Dr. Murray’s Story Gets Worse

by Roger Friedman Here's a recap of what's happening with Michael Jackson. The Jackson estate has finally wised up and filed papers against Randy and Jermaine...

Beatles in ITunes Deal that “Apple doesn’t want anyone to know about”

The Beatles' deal with ITunes? Well, it diminishes their ailing record label, EMI. In a most unusual deal that ITunes and Apple don't want anyone...

Gwyneth Paltrow Reinvents Herself: From Oscar Ice Queen to Rock Star

A lot of actors and celebrities get stuck in public roles and wish they could reinvent themselves. Some have done it, but it's a...

Gerry Rafferty: Clowns to the Left of Him, Jokers to the Right

Gerry Rafferty, the man behind the hits "Baker Street" and "Stuck in the Middle with You." has died at age 63. Rafferty died of liver...

Still Wrapping Up 2010: Peter Asher Recalled A World With A Lot of Love

I am remiss. Before we start 2011 officially tomorrow, so to speak, let's flash back a month to December 3rd. I was so in...

Sharon Jones Rocks New Years Eve: Inspired by Aretha Franklin

Sharon Jones is the biggest star you don't know about. On Thursday night she rocked the Best Buy Theater in Times Square. She'll do it...

Smokey Robinson, Carole King: Alicia Keys Samples Kanye Who Samples the Masters

It's gotten kind of pathetic now. No one wants to write a new song. Or can. Carole King and Gerry Goffin, the legends, wrote one...

Billy Preston’s Enduring Legacy, from the BBC

Billy Preston was the actual "fifth Beatle"--the only recording artist ever credited on a Beatles record. He played with the Beatles and Stones, and...

Phil Spector’s in Jail, But His Stars Still Own Christmas (With Video Gift for You)

Phil Spector may be in jail, but that hasn't stopped his two most famous stars--Ronnie Spector and Darlene Love--from carrying on their Christmas traditions...

Amy Winehouse: Father Announces His Own New Year’s Eve Concert

Mitch Winehouse, father of disaster in progress Amy Winehouse, is set to perform his own New Year's Eve concert in London. Since Amy can't-doesn't-record or...