Sep 03, 2010 07:11PM

Apple's jump into social networking not a slam-dunk (Reuters)

Reuters - For all the innovations Apple has brought to the market through the years, it's also a pretty good follower.

Sep 03, 2010 06:25PM

Fox: Kara DioGuardi departs 'American Idol' (AP)

AP - Kara DioGuardi is following Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell out the door at "American Idol."

Sep 03, 2010 06:18PM

Jaripeo tour brings music, rodeo to arenas (Reuters)

Reuters - At a time when economic woes and immigration crackdowns are hurting the Latin music touring business, big, showy productions would seem to be a thing of the past.

Sep 03, 2010 06:18PM

Veteran group Banda el Recodo still going strong (Reuters)

Reuters - After more than seven decades in the business, seminal act Banda el Recodo remains one of the top-selling groups in the genre of brass-based Mexican music. Founded in 1938 by Cruz Lizarraga, the band has continued to thrive through the years thanks to Lizarraga's two sons, Joel and Alfonso, who have adapted the traditional banda format to multiple musical styles and contemporary arrangements.

Sep 03, 2010 06:10PM

KT Tunstall finds new musical edge on "Tiger Suit" (Reuters)

Reuters - At a recent media showcase in London, KT Tunstall offered an unusual description of the songs from her forthcoming third album: "Like Eddie Cochran working with Leftfield," she told the assembled press.