Conductor James Levine to have kidney removed (AP)

AP - James Levine will have a kidney removed in surgery this week, causing the conductor to miss the remainder of the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Tanglewood season.

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

Throat Surgery for Village People Cop (E! Online)

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

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.

Reunited rockers Fabulosos Cadillacs in high gear (Reuters)

Reuters - If last year's reunion mania is any indication, the highly anticipated return of Los Fabulosos Cadillacs this fall stands to be a major fourth-quarter bright spot for the music business. The band will also be able to take advantage of modern tools of promotion not available in its heyday.

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.

Set Issues Derail Britney's Madonna Shoot (E! Online)

E! Online - Britney Spears and Madonna's latest hookup has been temporarily derailed by a technical glitch.

Indie Acts Gear Up For Festival Season (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - Rock festival season is underway, with Coachella and Bonnaroo already over, the Warped and Ozzfest tours traveling from coast to coast, and Chicago's Lollapalooza and New Jersey's All Points West events around the corner in early August.

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.

Nickelback Lands in Live Nation (E! Online)

E! Online - Nickelback just pulled a Madonna.