entertainment - "music"

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The MTV Video music Awards, scene of a disastrous performance by Britney Spears last year, will return to Los Angeles for the first time in a decade on September 7, the lifestyle cable network said on Monday.

NYC's Naked Cowboy continues fight against candy maker. MTV Video music Awards are going Hollywood. 'Young Frankenstein' to get new leading ladies; New invitees to the Academy of Motion Pictures announced.

The MTV Video music Awards are going Hollywood.

AP - The MTV Video music Awards are going Hollywood.

On Brighter Than Creation's Dark, Drive-By Truckers offers an epic and emotional 19-song rock statement. The roots-music powerhouse knows its way around thundering Southern rockers, country ballads and, lately, Stax-inspired soul. Hear an interview and performance from WXPN.

Music critic Ken Tucker reviews soul singer Al Green's new album, Lay It Down.

A new generation of activists have used hip hop music and culture to get young people into politics. But author John McWhorter has a new book, which argues that hip hop provides hindrances, not help, to black America.

All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks with several reviewers about the CDs they're most looking forward to this summer. Hear sneak previews of new music from Beck, Randy Newman, solo work from Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes, Kimya Dawson (the singer behind the Juno soundtrack), The Hold Steady, Missy Elliott, and more.

Herbie Hancock, who recently won the 2008 Grammy for Best Album, performs tonight at Carnegie Hall. The progressive-pianist plays pieces from his album inspired by the music of Joni Mitchell, 'River: The Joni Letters.'

R+B singer JANET JACKSON is planning to start a family with longtime love JERMAINE DUPRI, the music producer has confirmed. The 42-year-old Nasty singer admitted earlier ...