entertainment - "music"

On Wednesday, May 28, 2008, the company of the hit Broadway musical 'Chicago' is pleased to welcome FOX 5 'Good Day New York' co-anchor Jodi Applegate to the cast for one performance only.

AP - 1. 'American Idol' (Wednesday), Fox.

American soprano, British rock band awarded Polar music Prize

For his new album, the Iranian-American musician put together a cast of all-star singers and instrumentalists from several separate cultures. Derek Rath says One is a celebration of international musicians thriving on their differences.

Grand Theft Auto sold six million copies worldwide in its first week in stores, raking in $500 million. Reviews were ecstatic — partly because of the setting in a fictional new york City, but also for a soundtrack The Fader's Chris Richards says is particularly impressive.

The Chicago production of 'Wicked' will close after its 1,500th performance next January. 'By the time they fly away, the witches Glinda and Elphaba will have enacted their musical spells on more than 3 million people in Chicago over a 3 1/2-year run. And a production with start-up costs of about $10 million will likely have taken in a whopping $210 million at the Chicago box office.'...

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Legit News: Popular musical packing bags after 1,500 shows -- The Chicago sit-down production of 'Wicked' will close Jan. 25, 2009, following its 1,500th performance.

Music News: WMG releases take top three slots in chart -- Death Cab For Cutie secured its first No.1 in a week that saw debuts in the top four slots on the nation's album sales chart. The top three are Warner music Group releases, a feat the company has not pulled off in more than a decade and a half.

The young music mogul who was caught up in a BRITNEY SPEARS baby scandal last year (07) has lured the pop star back to the studio. Producer J.R. Rotem has teamed up ...