Duran Duran top greatest video poll

Duran Duran’s 'Rio' has been named the greatest music video of all time.

Live Earth back with solar aim

INDIA is to host a Live Earth concert later this year, featuring stars from the world of music, film and television, to raise funds for solar energy.

Grateful Dead to play for Obama

Music News: Band set to perform at candidate's fundraiser -- The Democratic presidential candidate's campaign has confirmed a long-rumored fundraising concert that will include four remaining members of the Grateful Dead at Penn State University's Bryce Jordan Center.

MTV launches Czech service

Music News: CME has option to distribute in Slovakia -- A localized version of MTV is to bow in the Czech Republic next year.

Songwriter Norman Whitfield dies

Music News: Wrote 'War, ' 'I Heard it Through the Grapevine' -- Norman Whitfield, who co-wrote a string of classics including "War" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine, " died Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 67.

Recording Academy ups Dehgan

Music News: Executive takes VP slot -- Barb Dehgan has been upped to vice president, Communications & Media Relations, at the Recording Academy.

Tom Jones sets record release date

Music News: Artist to release first album in U.S. in 15 years -- After 15 years without a new album in the U.S., Tom Jones will release a disc of almost entirely original material this fall.

Metallica's 'Magnetic' nabs top spot

Music News: Rockers land fifth consecutive No. 1 album -- “Death Magnetic” (Warner Bros.) sold nearly a half million copies in just three days of sales as Metallica became the first act to have five albums debut at No. 1.

Mediaset plans Pavarotti tribute

Music News: Concert to be seen in 40 countries -- Italy's Mediaset will broadcast a special pop and classical concert from the ancient city of Petra in Jordan on Oct. 12 to mark what would have been legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti's 73rd birthday.

Colbert plans Christmas special

Music News: 'Gift' will feature Willie Nelson, Elvis Costello -- Stephen Colbert will leave his pundit's desk Nov. 23 to host a one-hour musical Christmas special for Comedy Central.

Warner Music retunes top tier

Business News: U.S., overseas territories find new harmony -- In an effort to build a stronger bridge between its units in the U.S. and foreign territories, Warner Music Group has restructured its international operations, promoting Lyor Cohen and Michael D. Fleisher to roles in the newly created office of the chairman.

Warner Music retunes top tier

Music News: U.S., overseas territories find new harmony -- In an effort to build a stronger bridge between its units in the U.S. and foreign territories, Warner Music Group has restructured its international operations, promoting Lyor Cohen and Michael D. Fleisher to roles in the newly created office of the chairman.

Want to be in a music video?

FOR most people, the chance to star in a music video is about as likely as Disaster Movie winning Best Picture.

Lopez: 'Family is a priority'

Jennifer Lopez is delighted to be a new mum, because it means she can take a break from the music industry.

EU approves of Sony, BMG deal

Business News: European Union grants "effective competition" -- The European Union Monday approved Sony's plans to take full ownership of recorded music group Sony BMG.

Sony BMG cues up MovieTunes

Film News: Free online service matches music with films -- Sony BMG's Commercial Music Group has launched a Web-based service for filmmakers and music supervisors that provides assistance in selecting music for visual media.

Sony BMG cues up MovieTunes

Music News: Free online service matches music with films -- Sony BMG's Commercial Music Group has launched a Web-based service for filmmakers and music supervisors that provides assistance in selecting music for visual media.

Burnett offers a sound solution

Music News: Producer writes a Code for making records -- When the first pressings of Robert Plant and Alison Krauss' "Raising Sand" arrived at the studio of producer T Bone Burnett, he was astonished at the difference between the CD and the sound of the master tapes.

MTV to retire 'TRL'

Music News: Long-running show to end run -- Ten years after its debut, MTV has decided to cancel its unofficial flagship series, "TRL."

Britney Spears preps for 'Circus'

Music News: New album sets Dec. 2 release date -- Britney Spears' second comeback is in full swing: She's due to release a new album in December, on her 27th birthday.

Best Buy to buy Napster

Business News: Retailer to acquire online music-sharing site -- Best Buy has picked up beleaguered Napster for $121 million in a bid to beef up its digital coin.

Best Buy to buy Napster

Music News: Retailer to acquire online music-sharing site -- Best Buy has picked up beleaguered Napster for $121 million in a bid to beef up its digital coin.

Pink Floyd's Richard Wright dies

Music News: Founding member wrote 'Great Gig in the Sky' -- Richard Wright, the Pink Floyd keyboardist who lent jazz and classical touches to the group's sound and was most recently a member of Floyd guitarist David Gilmour's band, died Monday at his home in England. He was 65.

Doc to spotlight Ozzy Osbourne

Music News: Jack Osbourne to produce feature -- Ozzy Osbourne is the latest rock star to go the documentary route.

Sony pacts with MySpace Music

Film News: Studio will use platform to push 'Nick & Norah' -- Sony Pictures has signed on as the first studio advertiser to promote its pics on MySpace Music.

Sony pacts with MySpace Music

Music News: Studio will use platform to push 'Nick & Norah' -- Sony Pictures has signed on as the first studio advertiser to promote its pics on MySpace Music.

Spears tops best-comeback poll

Britney Spears' MTV Video Music Awards appearance has been voted the greatest comeback ever.

Music highlights Latino Film Festival

Film News: 'Maestros' opens event -- Music takes centerstage at the weeklong 12th L.A. Latino Film Festival, which opens today with Miguel Kohan's Argentine tango docu "Cafe de los Maestros."

Live Nation punches ticket pact

Music News: Company makes deal with SMG's venues -- Live Nation has found a way to pump its value -- ticketing -- after Wall Street reacted negatively last year to its plan to create "shared rights" deals with musical artists.

Kanye West arrested at LAX

Music News: Artist taken by police on suspicion of vandalism -- Police say they have arrested Kanye West at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of vandalism after an altercation with a photographer.

NHL Suspends Ruutu 2 Games For On-Ice Bite

Ottawa Senators forward Jarkko Ruutu has been suspended by the NHL for
two games without pay for biting Buffalo Sabres enforcer Andrew Peters.

BC Fires Jagodzinski After Coach Meets With Jets

Boston College fired Jeff Jagodzinski on Wednesday, days after he was
warned of dismissal if he interviewed for the coaching job with the New
York Jets.

Dallas Cowboys Release Adam 'Pacman' Jones

Troubled cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones must look elsewhere in the NFL for another chance. The Dallas Cowboys are done with him. Jones
was released Wednesday by the Cowboys following a turbulent season in
which he was suspended six games for an off-field scuffle and made
little impact on the field.

Georgia's Stafford, Moreno Enter 2009 NFL Draft

With Matthew Stafford and Knowshon Moreno headed to the NFL, Georgia
probably won't have to worry about another preseason No. 1 ranking in
2009. Stafford, a junior who set a school record with 25
touchdown passes this season, and Moreno, only the second Georgia
player to rush for more than 1, 000 yards in consecutive seasons, said
Wednesday they are leaving school to enter the NFL draft.

Avs' Sakic Undergoes Back Surgery

Joe Sakic, already sidelined after a snow blower accident last month,
underwent surgery for a herniated disk on Wednesday and will need about
10 weeks to recover.

AP Source: Browns To Hire Mangini As Head Coach

Eric Mangini is the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns, a week
after being fired by the New York Jets. A person with knowledge of the
negotiations told The Associated Press that Mangini will be introduced
Thursday at a news conference at the team's headquarters in Berea. The
person spoke on condition of anonymity because Mangini's contract has
not been finalized.

AP Source: Hoffman, Brewers Close To Deal

Career saves leader Trevor Hoffman is closing in on a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. A
person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press the
sides are near an agreement. The person spoke on condition of anonymity
because the contract hadn't been completed Wednesday night.

Northwestern Falls To Wisconsin 74-45

Jason Bohannon scored a career-high 20 points and Wisconsin used a long second-half run to take control in a 74-45 victory over Northwestern on Wednesday.

L. T. Confirms Torn Tendon In Groin

LaDainian Tomlinson confirmed Wednesday that he has a torn tendon in
his groin and listed himself as doubtful for the San Diego Chargers'
playoff game at Pittsburgh on Sunday.

DePaul Smashed By Syracuse 85-68

DePaul coach Jerry Wainwright got a first-hand look at hot-shooting Andy Rautins and his Syracuse teammates, and he could only marvel at what they did to his Blue Demons.