DeVotchKa creates `big drunken tuba party' (AP)

AP - Asked if his band's performance in an hour's time will include any theatrics, Nick Urata warns: "There will be some death-defying feats of glory."

Q&A: Actor Szmanda tunes in new role at radio station (Reuters)
Reuters - When Clear Channel wanted to launch a format-free Internet radio station called erockster, executive VP/head of online music and radio Evan Harrison turned to his old friend Eric Szmanda for ideas. Best known for playing Greg Sanders on the hit series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," Szmanda at first seems like an unlikely choice for leading such a major initiative at the world's largest radio broadcaster.

"Disco queen" Donna Summer is back after 17 years (Reuters)

Reuters - Donna Summer was dubbed "The Queen of Disco" after a series of hit singles in the 1970s: now the singer pokes fun at that title in a new song included in her first studio album in 17 years.

Ness goes solo to "bring the dirt back into country" (Reuters)
Reuters - Social Distortion frontman Mike Ness is putting his primary band on hold for a spell while he spends the next few months on the road reviving the outlaw-country sounds of his two solo records.

Idols Hit the Road (E! Online)

E! Online - Millions will vote for the latest American Idol. Only nine will spend the summer with him.

Judge denies media motion in R. Kelly trial (AP)

AP - A judge has denied a motion from news organizations seeking immediate access to sealed court records and transcripts in the R. Kelly child pornography trial.

Idol Oddsmakers Dish On the Davids (E! Online)

E! Online - If you've got some Benjamins riding on a David, be warned: Only one of them is Cooking. At least according to the bookies.

The Cure to release new single each month (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - The Cure have announced that they will release a new single each month leading up to the release of their 13th studio album in September.

McEntire says she has more fun hosting ACM Awards (AP)

AP - After wrapping up a successful concert tour, you'd think Reba McEntire would want to take some time off to relax. Instead, the tireless country star is preparing for her 10th turn as host of the Academy of Country Music Awards this weekend. Over the years, she says she's gained more ease hosting the event.

Government launches appeal to deny Snoop Dogg a U.K. visa (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - The British Government has launched a second appeal to try to prevent Snoop Dogg from entering the U.K.