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Jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard dies at 70

Los Angeles, California, December 30: Freddie Hubbard, the Grammy-winning Jazz trumpeter, who played on some of the most distinguished records of the 1960s and '70s, died at the Sherman Oaks Hospital, after he suffered a heart attack, on Monday. He was 70.

Kurt Cobain’s smashed Guitar sells for $100,000

Seattle, Washington, December 27: 15 years after his death, the appeal of Nirvana frontman, Kurt Cobain, refuses to die. He still has fans and can still make money; a guitar used by the grunge rocker on the band's first United States tour has been sold at auction for $100,000.

According to Helen Hall, a broker in England, it is the second-highest known price for an item of Cobain memorabilia. The most expensive sale was that of his Mosrite Gospel Mark IV guitar, which went for $131,000 at an auction in 2006.

PM to buy Alexandra Burke's hit single as a Christmas gift

London, December 21: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said that like many other music lovers from across the country, he would be buying X Factor winner Alexandra Burke's hit single, Hallelujah.

Britney Spears is back at No. 1

New York, December 11: The future is looking bright for pop star princess Britney Spears. Finally, after five years she could revive her top stardom. Her second comeback and latest album “Circus” took her back to the top, as it climbed the number one spot on the Billboard 200.

Jonas Brothers and Katy Perry overwhelmed being first-time Grammy nominees

Los Angeles, December 5: With just three studio albums released, Jonas Brothers’ dream to get a Grammy nomination has come true and for Katy Perry it is like an early Christmas after learning that she too is in race for a Grammy this year.

Lil Wayne leads in first-ever Grammy nominations concert

Los Angeles, December 4: It has been a great year for New Orleans rapper, Lil Wayne. His album titled “Tha Carter III” went five times platinum after selling more than five million copies. Not only that, he is also the leading contender for this year’s Grammy Awards getting eight nominations with one for album of the year.

Chris Brown dominates the American Music Awards

Los Angeles, November 24: R&B singer Chris Brown has emerged as the big winner at the American Music Awards (AMA) held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday. He took home three trophies including the artist of the year award.

Lennon forgiven for claiming “Beatles are more famous than Jesus Christ”

Vatican City, November 24: “Beatles are more famous than Jesus Christ”, John Lennon made this remark 40 years ago to a London newspaper that had enraged Christians across United States.

Guns N’ Roses release album after 17 years

United States, November 22: Long awaited and much anticipated new album by Guns N’ Roses (GnR) will hit the Unites States’ stores on Sunday. ‘Chinese Democracy’ has eventually come out as GnR’s only studio album in 17 years, after ‘Use Your Illusions’ I & II.

Paul McCartney to unearth mysterious Beatles’ track “Carnival of Light”

London, November 17: All the Beatles fans who yearn for the unreleased music of Beatles will have occasion to rejoice now as the Beatles’ most mysterious unheard track is about to be released.

T.I.'s 'Life' No. 1 on U.S. record chart

Los Angeles -- T.I.'s "Live Your Life" featuring Rihanna is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart this week, Billboard.com reported Thursday.

Jane Fonda Returns to Broadway with “33 Variations”

Broadway audiences can hope to experience once again the magic of Jane Fonda. The Oscar-winning veteran actress is all set to make a comeback with Moises Kaufman’s "33 Variations", after a 46-year leave of absence.

Paris Hilton's boyfriends used her for sex, money and fame

After several months out of the media spotlight, US socialite and heiress Paris Hilton recently revealed some intimate or sensational facts about the men she met in the past, saying they all were hungry for fame and her fortune.

Guns N’ Roses album will finally be released by Best Buy

October 23: The much-awaited album of Guns n’ Roses with the name “Chinese Democracy” will finally be released on November 23 in Best Buy stores.

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