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Music News for Today
"Gimme More" songwriter steps up to the mic
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Keri Hilson is already a
successful songwriter. Her enviable list of credits includes
songs for Britney Spears ("Gimme More"), Mary J. Blige ("Take
Me As I Am"), Ludacris ("Runaway Love") and Usher ("Love in
This Club").
Santana offers fans a "Multi Dimensional" valentine
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Guitarist Carlos Santana says his
new compilation, "Multi Dimensional Warrior," is "a love letter
to fans" -- as well as a reminder that his repertoire includes
more than the hit duets he's been releasing since 1999's
"Supernatural."
Rocker Bon Jovi hosts Obama fundraiser
(AP)
 AP - Unlike his Republican opponent, Democrat Barack Obama is still raising money for his presidential campaign, and he turned Friday to rock legend Jon Bon Jovi for help.
Rilo Kiley's Lewis unleashes "Acid Tongue"
(Reuters)
Reuters - It took Los Angeles band Rilo Kiley
the better part of a decade to rise through the indie rock
ranks, but with her 2006 solo debut, "Rabbit Fur Coat," the
group's frontwoman, Jenny Lewis, quickly proved a force to be
reckoned with.
Stand Up to Cancer telethon takes over network TV
(AP)
 AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three TV networks, cancer research advocates and more than 60 celebrities from music, sports, TV and film made history Friday night with a live telethon that aired simultaneously on NBC, ABC and CBS.
Lily Praises Po-po, Eviscerates Elton
(E! Online)
 E! Online - She may have had nothing but vitriol for cohost Elton John, but at Tuesday night's London-set GQ Men of the Year Awards, Lily Allen did have some kind words reserved for one British icon: the bobbies.
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