This Nov. 17, 2006 file photo shows Travis Barker as he appears onstage during MTV's "Total Request Live" at the MTV Times Square Studios, in New York. Travis Barker has sued over a plane crash that left him injured and killed two of his friends.
LOS ANGELES Punk musician Travis Barker on Friday sued companies linked to a plane that crashed in South Carolina, injuring him and killing two friends.
In this Sept. 26, 2007 file photo, Rapper Kanye West arrives at the "Us Weekly Hot Hollywood 2007" party in Los Angeles.
NEW YORK Add Kanye West to the list of artists previewing their new CDs on MySpace Music.
In this Nov. 6, 2008, file photo, Britney Spears performs during Madonna's Sticky and Sweet tour at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES Britney Spears made another cameo in the midst of her comeback - this time at a Los Angeles courtroom.
In this Sunday Feb. 1, 2004 file picture, Justin Timberlake reaches across Janet Jackson during their performance just before he pulled off the covering to her right breast, which was partially obscured by a sun-shaped, metal nipple decoration during the half time performance at Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston. The Federal Communications Commission has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the indecency case over Janet Jackson's breast-baring performance at the 2004 Super Bowl.
PHILADELPHIA The Federal Communications Commission has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the indecency case over Janet Jackson's breast-baring performance at the 2004 Super Bowl.
An Aug. 31, 2006 file photo shows Guns N' Roses front man Axl Rose posing backstage at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards in New York.
LOS ANGELES The last time Guns N' Roses released an album of all-new material, there were no iPods or digital downloads. There was no "American Idol." No music blogs. No MySpace.
In this Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 file photo, singer Ashlee Simpson and boyfriend rocker Pete Wentz arrive at Myst night club, where Simpson was to perform, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Simpson and Wentz are the parents of a baby boy, Bronx Mowgli, according to their representative.
The name Brooklyn has been done before, so Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz turned to another New York City borough in naming their newborn son: The Bronx.
CINCINNATI Rapper T.I. testified Friday that he believes the bullets fired at his entourage during a wild vehicle chase two years ago were meant for him. He took the witness stand in the trial of Hosea Thomas, 34, who is accused of firing the shot that killed Philant Johnson during a gun battle on Interstate 75.
LONDON After the wedding in a Scottish castle, the mansion on a green English estate and the drinks in their own pub, Madonna and Guy Ritchie's eight-year marriage ended Friday in a dreary London courtroom.
LONDON Michael Jackson's former personal assistant told a British court Friday that a Bahraini sheik who is now suing the singer was a generous friend, eager to give Jackson money and other gifts.
Japanese music producer Tetsuya Komuro bows in front of an Osaka, western Japan, detention center on Friday November 21, 2008. A top-selling music producer, Komuro has been charged with fraud, then bailed out in a scandal highlighting a downfall of a star whose songs once dominated Japan's pop music scene.
TOKYO Top-selling Japanese music producer Tetsuya Komuro was formally charged with fraud Friday in a scandal that has tarnished the image of a star whose songs once dominated Japan's pop music scene.
In this Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 file photo, singer Ashlee Simpson and boyfriend rocker Pete Wentz arrive at Myst night club, where Simpson was to perform, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Simpson and Wentz are the parents of a baby boy, Bronx Mowgli, according to their representative.
NEW YORK Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz are the proud parents of a baby boy, and they're celebrating with some Bronx cheer - this one is a good one.
In this image released by the Avery Fisher Artist Program, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, left, presents 2008 Avery Fisher Prize to friend and colleague violinist Gil Shaham during a PBS broadcast performance, "Live From Lincoln Center," Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Lincoln Center in New York.
NEW YORK The last time they shared a Lincoln Center stage, violinist Gil Shaham wielded the big smiles as Gustavo Dudamel made his conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic.
In this July 31, 2008 file photo, Sean Stewart poses on the press line at the Maxim X-Games Party in Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES A case against Rod Stewart's son over a brawl at a Hollywood nightclub has been resolved.
An Aug. 31, 2006 file photo shows Guns N' Roses front man Axl Rose posing backstage at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards in New York.
LOS ANGELES Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the release of Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy" is a reality.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Faith Hill finally has that Christmas gift she's always wanted.
This July 4, 2005 file photo shows members of German band Kraftwerk performing during the 39th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland. Germany's highest civil court has dealt electronic band Kraftwerk a blow in ruling that sampling music does not in principle violate copyright. Thursday's, Nov. 20, 2008, decision overturns a Hamburg state court ruling in Kraftwerk's favor that said reusing even the shortest bit of a song infringed on copyright.
BERLIN Germany's highest civil court has dealt electronic band Kraftwerk a blow in ruling that sampling music does not in principle violate copyright.
An Aug. 31, 2006 file photo shows Guns N' Roses front man Axl Rose posing backstage at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards in New York.
LOS ANGELES Guns N' Roses is spreading democracy to the world.
In this Nov. 6, 2008, file photo, Britney Spears performs during Madonna's Sticky and Sweet tour at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
NEW YORK Britney Spears is craving more freedom - and less of the "control" that's stabilized her personal life and reinvigorated her career over the last several months.
LONDON The show-business marriage that began in a Scottish castle came to an end in a drab London courtroom Friday as Madonna and Guy Ritchie were granted a preliminary decree of divorce.
Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa arrives at the High Court in London, Tuesday Nov. 18, 2008. The Sheikh, who is the son of an Arab monarch, has taken US singer Michael Jackson to court, charging that the King of Pop took $7 million (5.5 million euro) as an advance on an album and an autobiography that he never produced.
LONDON Michael Jackson has agreed to appear in person at a London court to respond to a Bahraini sheik's $7 million lawsuit, the singer's lawyer said Thursday.
In this Nov. 5, 2008 file photo, rapper 50 Cent also known as Curtis Jackson poses backstage at MTV's "Total Request Live" show in New York.
NEW YORK Rapper 50 Cent is facing a challenge to his street cred - from Taco Bell.
In this file image provided by Microsoft Corp, the Zune 16 media player is shown.
REDMOND, Wash. Microsoft Corp. is giving an early holiday gift to people who pay for all-you-can-listen access to the Zune digital music store: 10 songs to keep each month, included in the $14.99 monthly subscription fee.
La Scala theater workers protest during an assembly inside the renowned theater in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008. A small part of the workers of La Scala theater are protesting against the recently signed contract while the theater is preparing for the upcoming opening of the opera season. The banner reads: "Futuro incerto alla Scala" (Uncertain future at La Scala).
MILAN, Italy In dramatic costumes dripping with fake blood, La Scala workers took to the stage to vent their frustration after the last three performances of "The Merry Widow" were canceled by a strike.
Beyonce is photographed in New York on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008.
NEW YORK With a new album and two movies on the horizon, it appears the Season of Beyonce has begun.
In this June 4, 2001 file photo, Alberto Vilar attends the Hospital for Special Surgery's 18th Annual Tribute Dinner in New York. Vilar, who was known for giving away millions of dollars to cultural institutions and opera houses around the world, was convicted Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 of cheating investors through his company, Amerindo Investment Advisors Inc., and various related entities.
NEW YORK Opera-loving philanthropist Alberto Vilar was convicted on fraud charges Wednesday for swindling investors, including the mother of actress Phoebe Cates, out of millions of dollars.
Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa arrives at the High Court in London, Tuesday Nov. 18, 2008. The Sheikh, who is the son of an Arab monarch, has taken US singer Michael Jackson to court, charging that the King of Pop took $7 million (5.5 million euro) as an advance on an album and an autobiography that he never produced.
LONDON Michael Jackson might be too sick to travel to London to testify in a suit claiming he owes an Arab sheik $7 million, the pop star's attorney said Tuesday.
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, singer and wife of France's President Nicolas Sarkozy, performs on the NBC "Today" television program, in New York Wednesday Nov. 19, 2008.
NEW YORK Carla Bruni-Sarkozy thinks she could learn a thing or two from Michelle Obama.
Investigators look over the debris left by the Learjet that was carrying former Blink 182, drummer, Travis Barker, and Adam Goldstein, also know as DJ-AM, on the outskirts of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, in this Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 file photo, in Columbia, S.C. The pilots of the private jet warned air traffic controllers the plane was nearing the end of the runway, according to cockpit recordings released Tuesday Nov. 18, 2008.
COLUMBIA, S.C. The pilot of a private jet warned air traffic controllers that his plane was "going off the end" of a runway before it crashed, killing him and three others and injuring celebrity DJ AM and former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.
In this June 24, 2003 file photo, Rap producer Marion "Suge" Knight watches the 3rd annual BET Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
LAS VEGAS Marion "Suge" Knight is facing criminal charges in Las Vegas, stemming from an incident in which police found the hip hop mogul allegedly beating his girlfriend just off a busy thoroughfare.
NEW YORK Country singer Mindy McCready claims she broke off her relationship with Roger Clemens when the former baseball star wouldn't marry her, according to an interview to be broadcast Monday by the syndicated show "Inside Edition."
LONDON Michael Jackson might be too sick to travel to London to testify in a suit claiming he owes an Arab sheik $7 million, the pop star's attorney said Tuesday.
In this Nov. 8, 2007 file photo, pop star Michael Jackson poses on the red carpet during the RainbowPUSH Coalition Los Angeles 10th annual awards in Los Angeles. Representatives for the king of Bahrain's son say he is suing pop star Michael Jackson for $7 million. The Bell Pottinger Group says Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa has filed a breach-of-contract case against the troubled singer at London's Royal Courts of Justice. The suit is to be heard Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. In 2006, Jackson announced he would put out a new album for Khalifa's record label 2 Seas Records. Media reports say Khalifa is arguing that the promised work was never delivered.
LONDON Michael Jackson may be too ill to travel to London to testify in a suit which claims he owes an Arab sheikh $7 million, the pop star's lawyer said Tuesday.
In this Feb. 10, 2008 file photo, Prince appears on stage at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. A perfume company is claiming that Prince and his music publisher failed to honor a contract to help market a fragrance named for the album "3121." The breach-of-contract lawsuit was filed by Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics Inc. in New York.
NEW YORK A perfume company is claiming Prince and his music publisher failed to honor a contract to help market a fragrance named for the album "3121."
In this image released by the New York Philharmonic, Music Director Designate Alan Gilbert conducts the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, in a concert celebrating the 65th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein's Philharmonic conducting debut at Carnegie Hall in New York.
NEW YORK Leonard Bernstein was as much a teacher as a conductor and composer. Now, the post boomer generation - Bernstein's musical grandchildren - have taken the stage, and perhaps just in time for classical music.
This Sept. 28, 2007 file photo shows Bruce Springsteen as he appears with his band on the NBC "Today" television program in New York's Rockefeller Center.
NEW YORK Bruce Springsteen returns with a new album in January 15 months after "Magic." That's unusually quick for an artist with a reputation as a perfectionist.
ROME The general director of Milan's La Scala opera house says he will stay on through 2013.
In this Nov. 8, 2007 file photo, pop star Michael Jackson poses on the red carpet during the RainbowPUSH Coalition Los Angeles 10th annual awards in Los Angeles. Representatives for the king of Bahrain's son say he is suing pop star Michael Jackson for $7 million. The Bell Pottinger Group says Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa has filed a breach-of-contract case against the troubled singer at London's Royal Courts of Justice. The suit is to be heard Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. In 2006, Jackson announced he would put out a new album for Khalifa's record label 2 Seas Records. Media reports say Khalifa is arguing that the promised work was never delivered.
LONDON The son of an Arab monarch took the King of Pop to court Monday, charging that Michael Jackson took $7 million as an advance on an album and an autobiography that he never produced.
NEW YORK Carson Daly chatted with Eminem, Beyonce gave a show-stopping performance, girls shrieked at the sight of Justin Timberlake and hundreds of fans lined up outside in Times Square for a glimpse at superstars.
This is a Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008. file photo of former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney as he waves during a concert in Tel Aviv, Israel. McCartney says it's time an experimental Beatles track saw the light of day. McCartney says he wants to release "Carnival of Light," a 14-minute experimental track the Fab Four recorded in 1967 but never released. The band played the recording for an audience just once, at an electronic music festival in London. It reportedly includes distorted guitar, organ sounds, gargling and shouts of "Barcelona!" and "Are you all right?" from McCartney and John Lennon.
LONDON Paul McCartney says it's time an experimental Beatles track saw the light of day.
LONDON British police say a man is in critical condition after being stabbed at a music awards ceremony in London.
Singer Justin Timberlake arrives at the Keep a Child Alive annual Black Ball benefit event, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, in New York.
NEW YORK A busboy is suing Justin Timberlake, saying the pop star's Manhattan barbecue joint didn't pay him a legal wage.
This March 6, 2006, file photo shows former host of the television show "Soul Train," Don Cornelius at his office in Los Angeles. Cornelius, was charged with spousal battery, assault with a deadly weapon and dissuading a witness from making a police report, the Los Angeles city attorney said Friday, Nov. 14, 2008.
LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles city attorney has charged Don Cornelius, former host of "Soul Train," in connection with two domestic incidents involving his wife last month.
Kevin Costner performs with his band Modern West at a concert in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. He's played Wyatt Earp, Robin Hood and Eliot Ness in the movies, but Kevin Costner says his most natural gig is playing music with his band.
In this Sept. 14, 2008, file photo, Joe Jonas from The Jonas Brothers, arrives at Disney's Concert For Hope in Los Angeles.
NEW YORK Joe Jonas is tired of hearing about how he's a bad boyfriend - and now he's trying to defend himself.
In this Sept. 26, 2007 file photo, Rapper Kanye West arrives at the "Us Weekly Hot Hollywood 2007" party in Los Angeles.
LONDON Rapper Kanye West was arrested after a fracas outside a nightclub but released without charge, British media reported Friday.
Director Stephen Daldry, left, and musician Elton John, arrive to the Broadway opening of their show Billy Elliot The Musical, in New York, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008.
NEW YORK Elton John still can't believe he's a Broadway hitmaker.
Juanes and Karen Martinez arrive at the 9th annual Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 in Houston.
HOUSTON On a night when the theme of change and cultural fusion echoed in lyrics, performances and acceptance speeches, a Colombian rocker who's become a voice for social issues walked away as king of the Latin Grammys.
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) jumps to the basket as Denver Nuggets' Kenyon Martin (4) watches in the first quarter in an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, in Cleveland.
CLEVELAND Get this: LeBron listens to Barry Manilow. Or Brian Manilow.
Partial list of winners from the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards in Houston, Texas:
In this Sept. 26, 2007 file photo, Rapper Kanye West arrives at the "Us Weekly Hot Hollywood 2007" party in Los Angeles.
LONDON Kanye West is to music what Michael Jordan was to basketball - at least that's what West thinks, in his humble estimation.
