Jacko P.A.: Michael, Sheik Brothers From Another Mother (E! Online)

E! Online - Michael Jackson's latest court battle keeps getting weirder. And he hasn't even shown up yet.

`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.

Taco Bell to 50 Cent: You're a Gangsta Wannabe (E! Online)

E! Online - Taco Bell is using fightin' words in its latest beef with 50 Cent, calling him out as "a self-described former drug dealer and hustler" and otherwise faux gangsta.

Baby-name experts grade `Bronx Mowgli' (AP)

AP - The name Brooklyn has been done before, so Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz turned to another New York City borough in naming their newborn son: The Bronx.

Next Stop for Britney: The American Music Awards? (E! Online)

E! Online - Will Britney Spears be the big surprise at Sunday's American Music Awards?

Surprise! Violinist Shaham gets Avery Fisher Prize (AP)

AP - The last time they shared a Lincoln Center stage, violinist Gil Shaham wielded the big smiles as Gustavo Dudamel made his conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic.

U2 producer talks about their new album (Yahoo! Music)
Yahoo! Music - U2's producer Daniel Lanois, has spoken on about his time with the band and their new album.

McCain Campaign Over, but Battle Over Unauthorized Song Rages On (E! Online)

E! Online - As far as John McCain is concerned, it's Jackson Browne who's the pretender.

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.

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.