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.

I could be '008' - Diddy

Rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is so keen to be the next James Bond his new fragrance commercial is his "audition tape".

'Toolman' to be dad again

'The Santa Clause' star Tim Allen is to become a dad at 55.

Winehouse drops drug appeal case

Amy Winehouse has dropped plans to appeal against a drugs conviction in Norway, her lawyer said today.

Jackman works hard for body

Hugh Jackman keeps to a strict diet, and exercises six times a week in a bid to maintain his muscular physique.

Whitaker to join Stallone's 'The Expendables'

Actor-turned-director Sylvester Stallone is adding another Hollywood name to the star-studded line-up for his new movie 'The Expendables'.

Cole disappointed with Posh's lack of support

Cheryl Cole has said she was disappointed not to hear from friend Victoria Beckham after allegations that Cole’s footballer husband Ashley had been unfaithful.

Sad Travolta returns home with son's remains

Actor John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston returned to Florida with the remains of their 16-year-old son today.

Date confirmed for Ross's BBC return

Jonathan Ross’s TV chat show will be back on January 23 following his suspension over the prank call row involving Andrew Sachs, the BBC said today.

Johansson stood up Bowie for Allen

Johansson missed out on meeting with David Bowie when he headed into the studio to record backing vocals for her debut album - because she was busy filming a Woody Alllen movie.

Romijn and O'Connell welcome twin girls

Hollywood couple Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell are celebrating after the 'Ugly Betty' star gave birth to twin girls last week.