Heart says "Barracuda" use is fishy (Reuters)

Reuters - The rock group Heart, angry that its '70s hit "Barracuda" is being used as the unofficial theme song for Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, is taking aim at the Alaska governor.

Weiland Pilots New Solo Effort (E! Online)

E! Online - Come on, fans, Scott Weiland wants you to get Happy.

"Idol" grad Pickler writes from the heart (Reuters)
Reuters - She has domestic turmoil and tabloid-fodder romance in her past, but Kellie Pickler just wants people "to get to know me through my music." It's fitting, then, that the "American Idol" alumna's sophomore album, due September 30, is self-titled.

Hootie frontman Rucker a hit with country radio (AP)

AP - Darius Rucker says he's always been a sucker for a country shuffle.

Soprano Anna Netrebko gives birth to baby boy (AP)

AP - Anna Netrebko has a new tenor in her life.

Trial Set in Akon's Fan-Tossing Case (E! Online)

E! Online - Looks like Akon may get Konvicted after all.

Hispanic radio targets young listeners (Reuters)

Reuters - Hispanic radio is showing new interest in reaching a bilingual and bicultural population.

Blues legend B.B. King achieves new chart record (Reuters)

Reuters - With his 83rd birthday fast approaching, blues legend B.B. King has just scored the highest-debuting solo album of his career.

Rocker Bon Jovi hosts Obama fundraiser (AP)

AP - Unlike his Republican opponent, Democrat Barack Obama is still raising money for his presidential campaign, and he turned Friday to rock legend Jon Bon Jovi for help.

Meyers turns toward pop to make "Beautiful Noise" (Reuters)
Reuters - "Make Some Noise," Christian rocker Krystal Meyers' third studio album, represents a shift in direction for the 20-year-old singer-songwriter.