Sanjaya of 'American Idol' on Nationwide's side (AP)

AP - Former "American Idol" contestant Sanjaya (san-JY'-yah) has gone from "pitchy" to pitchman.

Oasis digs down to basics on new album (Reuters)

Reuters - British band Oasis gets back to its stripped-down rock roots on its upcoming album, "Dig Out Your Soul."

Madonna kicks off "Sticky & Sweet" tour (Reuters)

Reuters - Madonna kicks off her "Sticky & Sweet" world tour at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on Saturday, the latest test of her enduring appeal that comes a week after her 50th birthday.

Ex-Guns N' Roses Drummer Arraigned (E! Online)

E! Online - It's not so easy being Steven Adler.

The Verve ventures "Forth" with reunion album (Reuters)

Reuters - The Verve considers its upcoming album, "Forth," the reunited British group's first new set in 11 years, to be the beginning of its new era -- and the continuation of a career that's been interrupted by two previous breakups.

David Byrne and Brian Eno join forces on new album (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - David Byrne and Brian Eno have revealed the details of their first collaboration in nearly 30 years.

Rihanna, Pink, T.I. added as performers at VMAs (AP)

AP - Rihanna is back for another performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, along with Pink, Paramore and T.I., who will be making his first appearance at a major awards show since his arrest right before an awards ceremony last year.

Glitter Deportation No Longer All Thai'd Up (E! Online)

E! Online - UPDATE: Call this strike two.

Prince's New Royal Subject (E! Online)

E! Online - It was better late than never for Prince.

Rejected by Hong Kong, Glitter arrives in Thailand (AP)

AP - Disgraced rocker Gary Glitter arrived back in Bangkok on Thursday after Hong Kong denied him entry, continuing a two-day odyssey that began when he was released from a Vietnamese prison after serving time for molesting children.