Battle for radio royalties gains momentum (Reuters)

Reuters - Chances appear slim that Congress will vote this year on legislation requiring terrestrial radio stations to pay artists and labels performance royalties to play their recordings.

Kenny Chesney's songs sound the same after a while (Reuters)

Reuters - Only one guy has mounted a full tour of outdoor stadiums during this economically shaky summer, and that lone figure, Kenny Chesney, brought his show to about 45,000 fans at Nashville's NFL stadium Saturday.

Throat Surgery for Village People Cop (E! Online)

E! Online - Here's one macho man who's been laid up by some bum pipes.

Jonas Brothers Reveal Not-So-Secret Crushes (E! Online)

E! Online - When you're as famous as the Jonas Brothers, it's to be expected that the ladies (and rumors) flock in your direction.

Growth remains slow for mobile music services (Reuters)
Reuters - Struggling music subscription services have opened a new front in their battle for legitimacy: the mobile phone.

Nickelback Lands in Live Nation (E! Online)

E! Online - Nickelback just pulled a Madonna.

Nickelback joins Live Nation in global deal (Reuters)

Reuters - Canadian rock band Nickelback has signed a global recording, touring and merchandising deal with concert promoter Live Nation Inc that an industry source said was worth between $50 million and $70 million.

Original Village People policeman in hospital (AP)

AP - Former Village People lead singer Victor Willis is recovering from vocal cord surgery and has postponed his tour.

Top 5 lists in entertainment (AP)
AP - 1. "America's Got Talent," NBC.

Leonard Cohen returns to Montreux stage (AP)

AP - Leonard Cohen returned to the Montreux Jazz Festival on Tuesday for his first concert here in 23 years.