Izibor channels American soul by way of Ireland (Reuters)
Reuters - Irish singer-songwriter Laura Izibor didn't know she could sing until she was 13, but once she did, she knew she was on to something.

Rock band the Jesus Lizard reuniting after decade (Reuters)
Reuters - Seminal Chicago indie rock outfit the Jesus Lizard will play its first shows in 10 years in 2009.

Take That 'write a song about Amy Winehouse' (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - Take That have written a new song, :How Did It Come To This," which fans are speculating is about the plight of Amy Winehouse.

No Doubt set to reform for live shows (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - No Doubt have announced plans for a comeback tour next year.

Second Spears comeback almost as good as the first (AP)

AP - Britney Spears, "Circus" (Jive)

Akon ushers in "new phase" with "Freedom" (Reuters)

Reuters - Holding a red velvet cupcake with white frosting and colored sprinkles, Akon stands atop an extended conference room table at Universal Records' New York headquarters. He's ecstatic.

Britney Spears: Looking for a Husband? (E! Online)

E! Online - Britney Spears hasn't given up on love. The former Mrs. Kevin Federline says she'd like another walk down the aisle.

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.

Axl Rose Accuses Dr Pepper of Malpractice (E! Online)

E! Online - All is fair in Chinese Democracy, except when the citizens are denied the opportunity to drink what the Dr ordered.

Whitney Houston Denies Rekindling Romance With Bobby Brown (E! Online)

E! Online - Whitney Houston isn't singing "I Will Always Love You" to ex-hubby Bobby Brown.