Father-in-law: Boycott Winehouse albums
Music-Slam.com Amy Winehouse's father-in law says fans should stop buying her records to force the singer to seek help for what he called a drug addiction. Giles Fielder-Civil said he believed…
August 2007
Phil Spector’s lead lawyer leaves case
Phil Spector's often-absent lead lawyer, Bruce Cutler, announced Monday that he is leaving the music producer's murder case because of "a difference of opinion between Mr. Spector and me on…
Black Eyed Peas leader “nervous” about solo debut
Black Eyed Peas leader will.i.am says he's "really excited and nervous at the same time" about becoming a solo artist with the September 25 release of "Songs About Girls." "I…
Digital music services try to nibble away at Apple
The digital music wars are entering a new phase. Several digital music service providers -- including MTV's Urge, Rhapsody, Verizon Wireless, Wal-Mart and Yahoo Music -- have unveiled new forays…
Kanye West trumpets education in TV spot
Kanye West says he isn't political and has no interest in "who's running with who" in the 2008 election. But the 30-year-old hip-hop mogul filmed a public service announcement Friday…
Sheriff raids DMX’ home, seizes dogs
Sheriff's deputies raided the home of rapper DMX on Friday, seizing several pit bulls and finding the remains of three other dogs but making no arrests. The Maricopa County Sheriff's…
Mos Def: headlining concert for justice
Although a jury last week convicted Jose Padilla of supporting terrorism, rapper-actor Mos Def thinks that Padilla may not have gotten the due process the criminal justice system promises. "We…
Gay activists to protest NY reggae fest
A reggae festival created to promote peace among cultures is being denounced by gay and lesbian advocacy groups for allowing performers with a history of anti-gay lyrics. The Reggae Carifest,…