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Pope to release album to spread the word

An album of Pope Benedict XVI speaking against a background of specially composed classical and world music will be released on November 30, but the Vatican said it will get only 31,000 euros from the deal.

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George Michael to release 'Live in London' DVD

Thursday, 12 November 2009

Epics Records announced on Monday that George Michael will release Live in London, the first live DVD of his career, on December 7. The full-concert DVD was recorded and filmed at London's Earls Court arena on August 24 and 25, 2008, two shows that marked the end of the artist's 25 Live Tour.

Motown celebrates its 50th anniversary with Stevie Wonder, Temptations performance

Thursday, 12 November 2009

Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, the Temptations, and other headliners will perform at Motown's 50th anniversary in Detroit on November 20-21.

Taylor Swift makes history at Country Music Awards

Thursday, 12 November 2009

American country singer Taylor Swift picked up four awards at the 43rd annual CMA Awards, which took place on November 11 in Nashville. Among her victories, Swift took the top title of Entertainer of the Year, becoming the youngest person ever to receive that award.

SXSW offers discounted registration through November 13

Thursday, 12 November 2009

The annual South by Southwest Music and Media Conference & Festival gathers members of the music, film, and interactive media industry in Austin, Texas, for a weeklong convergence of ideas and talent. A reduced registration fee for the 2010 event -- scheduled for March 12-21 -- is being offered through November 13.

Katy Perry 'Unplugged' songs to premiere on MTV.com

Wednesday, 11 November 2009

MTV.com announced November 9 that it will premiere Katy Perry's Unplugged performance online on November 16, one day before the singer's MTV Unplugged album hits shelves worldwide.

Ancient Cambridge college buys top London music venue

Wednesday, 11 November 2009

Cambridge University's Trinity College, one of the world's oldest seats of learning, would not normally be associated with showbiz glitz and the pounding beats of rock music. But the 500-year-old college, one of the wealthiest academic institutions, has bought The O2, London's top music venue, where Led Zeppelin staged their famous comeback and Michael Jackson planned to do so, too.

Steven Tyler insists he is not quitting Aerosmith

Wednesday, 11 November 2009

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler made a surprise appearance at a New York concert on Tuesday night to reassure fans and deny reports that he was quitting his band.

'Sadomasochistic' German album banned

Wednesday, 11 November 2009

German fans under 18 of homegrown hard rock group Rammstein had until midnight on Tuesday to buy their latest album after authorities took exception to a song with explicit sadomasochist lyrics.

Michael Bubl� plans re-release of 'Crazy Love'

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

Canadian singer Michael Bubl� plans to reissue his album Crazy Love in 2010, announced Billboard.com on November 9. The release will include additional songs Bubl� recorded during the album recording sessions, among them "Hollywood Dead," which will be released as a single after "Have I Met You" and "Hold On."

Russian rock band plans worldwide tour dates

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

The Russian rock band Mumiy Troll has a huge following in its native country, where it plays more than 100 gigs a year. Now, the band is selling out shows in North America, and Variety Magazine reports that 2010 tour dates are expected throughout Europe and Asia.

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