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.

`Chinese Democracy' album: a 17-year evolution (AP)

AP - When the last new Guns N' Roses album came out, there were no iPods or digital downloads. There was no "American Idol." No music blogs. No MySpace.

Madonna, Ritchie granted preliminary divorce (AP)

AP - After the wedding in a Scottish castle, the mansion on a green English estate and the drinks in their own pub, Madonna and Guy Ritchie's eight-year marriage ended Friday in a dreary London courtroom.

AC/DC debuts on dance chart (Reuters)

Reuters - If the Rolling Stones, U2 and Aerosmith can make the Hot Dance Club Play chart, why not AC/DC?

J-pop producer Komuro charged, released on bail (AP)

AP - Top-selling Japanese music producer Tetsuya Komuro was formally charged with fraud Friday in a scandal that has tarnished the image of a star whose songs once dominated Japan's pop music scene.

Kiss unhappy about rock hall of fame exclusion (Reuters)

Reuters - They've sold millions of records, and influenced several generations of fans and musicians. So why isn't Kiss in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Rapper T.I. testifies in Ohio murder trial (AP)
AP - Rapper T.I. testified Friday that he believes the bullets fired at his entourage during a wild vehicle chase two years ago were meant for him.

Hard times demand good music, conductor Gergiev says (Reuters)
Reuters - It's better to tackle tough times with a song in your heart -- especially a tune from the classical repertoire, Russian conductor Valery Gergiev says.

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Births a Fall Out Baby Boy (E! Online)

E! Online - The pop star has finally popped.

Michael Jackson's assistant: Sheik gave him gifts (AP)

AP - Michael Jackson's former personal assistant told a British court Friday that a Bahraini sheik who is now suing the singer was a generous friend, eager to give Jackson money and other gifts.