Toronto baritone wins Met competition
Toronto-born baritone Elliot Madore is still on a high after being selected as one of five winners at Sunday's Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.
Big Star musician Alex Chilton dies
Singer-guitarist Alex Chilton, who topped the charts as a teen during the 1960s and later became a cult hero with Big Star, has died at age 59.
Keys, Peas will rock FIFA crowds
Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas and a dozen other artists have been announced for a concert to be performed in Johannesburg during the World Cup.
Abba, Genesis enter Rock Hall of Fame
Swedish supergroup Abba and veteran progressive rockers Genesis are among the latest inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Jackson estate cuts $200M recording deal
The estate of Michael Jackson has landed the late King of Pop the biggest recording deal in history: a $200 million US guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment.
French singer-songwriter Ferrat dies
Jean Ferrat, a French singer and songwriter whose communist views saw some of his songs banned from French radio and television in the 1960s, has died at age 79.
Marianas Trench grabs 2 Indie music awards
A host of independent music acts were celebrated at Canada's annual Indie music awards on Saturday, with Vancouver pop-punk band Marianas Trench taking home two trophies.
