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Music News for Today
T.I. fends off Beyonce
(Reuters)
Reuters - Rapper T.I. started a fifth nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Live Your Life" featuring Rihanna. But Beyonce was nipping at his heels with two songs.
Costello's `Spectacle' a different look at music
(AP)
AP - During an interview with Elton John for the debut of his new Sundance Channel show "Spectacle," Elvis Costello didn't ask about stage costumes, boyfriends or "Island Girl." Instead, the conversation turned to Laura Nyro, Leon Russell and David Ackles.
Barenboim leads passionate "Tristan" in Met debut
(AP)
AP - Each time the Metropolitan Opera performed Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" last season the big question was who would show up in the title roles. This season, both lead singers are new to their parts at the Met — and both went on as scheduled for the opening. The real news was in the pit.
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