
Nov 5 - By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press Writer
Grammy-winning singer Estelle remembered when she used to strut in the living room when she was younger, singing many of soul legend Otis Redding's classic songs like "Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay."
Nov 5 - By Associated Press
Partial list of winners from the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards in Houston, Texas:

Nov 5 - By Mike Brunker, msnbc.com writer and editor
NBCSports.com handicappers Mike Brunker and Vic Zast are renewing their horse-picking rivalry for this weekend's Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita.

Nov 5 - By John Carucci, Associated Press Writer
When the Killers started out, they wanted to raise a ruckus like their favorite rock stars did on the road: Frontman Brandon Flowers heard of the legendary exploits of Led Zeppelin and David Bowie and wanted to emulate those experiences.

Nov 5 - By Associated Press
Green Day already has New Year's Eve plans: They'll be ringing in 2010 with Carson Daly.

Nov 5 - By Raquel Maria Dillon, Associated Press Writer
Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 won all five awards it was nominated for Thursday at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, including two of the top awards of the night and honors in both urban and alternative categories.

Nov 4 - By Associated Press
The Latin music world celebrated 100 million records sold, 1,500 songs written and 30 years of recording, all by one artist, Mexico's beloved Juan Gabriel.

Nov 4 - By Courtney Hazlett, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Rihanna has sold more than 12 million albums, and has had four No. 1 songs, but now her fame revolves mostly around one fight.

Nov 3 - By Natalie Rotman, Associated Press Writer
Rod Stewart grew up idolizing soul singers like Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson and Otis Redding. On his new album, "Soulbook," he gets a chance to pay tribute to his childhood idols in song — and even gets a chance to sing with one of them on the CD.

Nov 2 - By Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press Writer
Ryan Leslie, "Transition" (Universal Motown)

Nov 2 - By Michael McCall, For The Associated Press
Carrie Underwood, "Play On" (19 Recordings/Arista Nashville)

Nov 2 - By Sandy Cohen, AP Entertainment Writer
Various, "Glee: The Music, Volume 1" (Columbia)

Nov 2 - By Chris Talbott, Associated Press Writer
Pop-country has made superstars out of acts like Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift and more, but the term is not particularly endearing in Nashville, even to the artists who have come to define it.
Nov 2 - By Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
The surveillance video makes your blood run cold. A young mother on a train platform lets go of the stroller holding her 6-month-old son for an instant. As if nudged by an unseen hand, the stroller rolls toward the tracks a few feet away. As the woman scrambles desperately to recapture her precious cargo, the stroller topples off the platform and lands upside-down on the tracks — just as a train rolls into the station at 20 mph.

Oct 29 - By David Bauder, AP Television Writer
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-match magic at Madison Square Garden.

Oct 29 - By Josh Dickey, AP Entertainment Writer
Phish and crew bustle about Shoreline Amphitheater's backstage area, a sprawling patio where memories linger of raging parties from bygone tours.
Oct 28 - By Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer
A new music feature rolled out by Google Inc. Wednesday will bring its U.S. searchers one click away from listening to a full-length song.
Oct 28 - By Associated Press
After showcasing jazz, country and Latin music, the White House is going classical next week.
Oct 28 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
“The movie was so raw. It was an absolute delight to see Michael so full of life and energy. As a grieving fan, I found the experience to be healing. The film reminds me that the incalculable loss we’ve experienced is somehow counter-balanced by the knowledge that his amazing spirit will live forever!” —

Oct 27 - By Linda Holmes, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
The hosts reminded the audience early that, as always, the couple with the lowest combination of judges' scores and audience votes would go home. In addition to that, however, those with the second- and third-lowest totals would be part of a dance-off that would be decided by the judges, and whoever lost would also go home.

Oct 26 - By John Carucci, Associated Press Writer
Rod Stewart, "Soulbook" (J Records)

Oct 26 - By Solvej Schou, Associated Press Writer
The Swell Season, "Strict Joy" (Anti-)

Oct 24 - By Associated Press
Garth Brooks mused that the public may have moved on when he announced he was coming out of retirement.

Oct 23 - By Damian Grass, Associated Press Writer
Rapper and music producer Lil Jon says completing his long-awaited new album has taken him longer than he thought, but sticking to his ambitious idea of mixing crunk music with rock has always been his driving force.

Oct 23 - By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, AP Music Writer
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 and politically.