Vienna director sick, but good music saves opera (AP)

AP - Damnation was the dominant theme Saturday in a new Vienna State Opera production of Charles Gounod's Faust. But redemption triumphed in the form of wonderful singing and a powerful orchestral performance.

All-American Rejects seek 'World' acceptance (Reuters)

Reuters - About two months before the release of his band's third studio album, "When the World Comes Down," All-American Rejects singer/bassist Tyson Ritter is spending most of his free time drinking beer and engaging in kite-flying wars on the beaches of Northern Florida.

Jonas Brothers to play Cowboys' Thanksgiving game (AP)

AP - The Jonas Brothers will perform during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys' nationally televised Thanksgiving Day game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Oasis "Dig" up top spot on UK album chart (Reuters)

Reuters - Oasis went straight to No. 1 on the UK album charts Sunday with their first album in three years, continuing their unbroken string of chart-toppers.

Phish reunion seen as welcome shot of energy (Reuters)

Reuters - Could the return of Phish spark a revitalization of the jam-band scene?

A virtual battle of the bands (Reuters)

Reuters - Wannabe rock stars will have a greater choice of instruments and songs to choose from as videogames like "Guitar Hero World Tour" and "Rock Band 2" introduce new features.

Meat Loaf: Bat Out of Hospital (E! Online)

E! Online - Looks like Meat Loaf came down with a case of the Janet Jacksons.

Music exec Flom lines up Universal post (Reuters)
Reuters - Former Atlantic and Capitol top executive Jason Flom is nearly finished with negotiations that would bring him into the Universal Music Group fold, Billboard has learned.

Lil' Kim Sued and Silenced (E! Online)

E! Online - Lil' Kim has a big problem on her hands.

Lisa Marie Presley Welcomes Twin Girls (E! Online)

E! Online - Lisa Marie Presley has doubled her pleasure.