Reuters - As the Steve Miller Band marks the40th anniversary of the release of its first two albums, itwill release its first DVD, "Live From Chicago," a three-discset due May 20.
The Wight stuff: UK island to host 4 music events (Reuters)
Reuters - In 1970, it was described as "apsychedelic concentration camp." But this summer, the UnitedKingdom's Isle of Wight Festival tops a series of events thatwill turn the 150-square-mile island into the sold-outepicenter of the UK festival scene.
E! Online - We're starting to understand how people addicted to crack have trouble kicking the habit. Here's our drug: Every time we see a crazy picture of Amy Winehouse, we just can't keep from posting it.
E! Online - Judging by his personality, we suspected Simon Cowell was hatched in an alligator nest. But now that we see that his mom is obviously a sweetheart, it's clear Simon honed his reptilian chops in the music industry. Flee the dark side, Simon, and hug your mom more often!
AP - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Carrie Underwood is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. The singer joined the cast of the long-running country music show Saturday. Garth Brooks handled her formal induction and Vince Gill sang a duet with her.
Vanessa Williams receives diploma from Syracuse (AP)
AP - Vanessa Williams has received her bachelor of fine arts degree from Syracuse University, nearly 25 years after she dropped out to become the first black Miss America.
AP - ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Soprano Leyla Gencer, who made her career at Italy's famed La Scala opera house, has died in Milan, officials said Saturday. She was 80.
Reuters - They are credited with influencing thefashion style of Madonna but British electronica band Goldfrappdon't have much time for the pop diva or other big acts theywill be playing with this summer.
AP - Jenna Bush picked "You Are So Beautiful," the ballad made famous by Joe Cocker, for the father-daughter dance with President Bush at her wedding reception Saturday night in Texas, the band leader said.
