Ladysmith Black Mambazo Member Killed
Music-Slam.com Ben Shabalala, a longtime member of South Africa's most famous a cappella ensemble, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, was shot and killed on June 16. He was believed to be in his…
Velvet Revolver Hits Bull’s-Eye
A full year after officially announcing its lineup of Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland, Guns N' Roses members Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum and Slash and Wasted Youth's Dave Kushner,…
Rapper T.I. Shoots Unauthorized Video in Fulton Jail While Serving Time at Cobb County
By KRISTEN WYATT ATLANTA (AP) - A best-selling rapper filmed an unauthorized video at the Fulton County Jail while out on work release from another jail, embarrassed county officials said.…
Madonna Changes Name to Esther
It's great that a superstar would change her name to express her love of organic chemistry.
Mase Is Officially Back
Former rap star Mase, who shocked the hip-hop world in 1999 when he abruptly retired to become a preacher, is aiming for a comeback. Mase, who was formerly a protégé…
Judge Won’t Lower Michael Jackson’s Bail
A judge has refused to lower Michael Jackson 's $3 million bail in his child molestation case, saying the singer's wealth justified the higher-than-normal bail amount. Santa Barbara County Judge…
Jack White Still Baffled by Band’s Success
Even after selling million of records and winning Grammy awards, Jack White says that he still isn't sure what makes The White Stripes work. After all, there are only two…
Morrissey’s Bush Death Wish Sparks Storm
Morrissey has caused controversy in the US after making on-stage comments that he wished President Bush was dead. American fans launched a tirade against the former Smiths singer after the…