NewsVine (USA)

Court OKs TV rules opposed by Comcast, Cablevision

A federal court has upheld regulations that require cable TV companies to make channels they own available to satellite TV providers and other rivals on equal terms.

Michael Jackson's custom-made furniture for sale

The 22 pieces of custom-made furniture Michael Jackson commissioned for his London home are going on the auction block.

Dalai Lama doc wins Havel award at film festival

A documentary by two Tibetan filmmakers tracing a year in the life of the Dalai Lama has won the Vaclav Havel award for its contribution to the protection of human rights.

Lions Gate rejects Icahn offer to buy shares

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. on Friday rejected an offer from activist shareholder Carl Icahn to boost his stake in the movie studio by buying up to 13.2 million shares.

February video game sales drop 14 percent

U.S. retail sales of video games declined 14 percent in February, hurt in part by an ongoing decline in sales of music games.

Hollywood Scoop (USA)

Full Eclipse Trailer Released

That ten seconds held us over, but now the full Eclipse trailer has been released! This is much more like it! The minute-and-a-half clip features not only Rob Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner, but Dakota Fanning...READ MORE

Video: Watch the First 10 Seconds of Eclipse!

Yes, it?s only 10 seconds of Edward, Bella, and Jacob. But it?s still Twilight, and we?ll take what we can get. Today, the first ten seconds of the Eclipse trailer was released. It?s just enough to...READ MORE

John Krasinski to Play Captain America

John Krasinski is about to become a huge movie star! That is, if he takes the role. Sources say the Office star is the number one pick to play the lead role in Captain America. Insiders tell Fox 411 that...READ MORE

Matt Damon: I Get Brad Pitt's Rejected Roles

Matt Damon has had an incredible career since the 80s when Good Will Hunting put him on the map. But as successful as he is, Matt is still comparing himself to others?especially Brad Pitt. Damon says most of his...READ MORE

Kathryn Bigelow: James Cameron is Inspiring

So much for the battle between the exes! Kathryn Bigelow beat our her ex-husband James Cameron last night to win both Best Director and Best Picture for her film The Hurt Locker. And though the two were each other?...READ MORE

BBC Entertainment (UK)

Bleakley achieves water-ski goal

The One Show presenter Christine Bleakley water-skis across the English Channel in aid of Sport Relief.

UK Eurovision entry to be chosen

Pete Waterman's Eurovision song and the act who will represent the UK in Oslo will be decided later.

Arrest over Susan Boyle break-in

A 16-year-old is arrested and charged in connection with a break-in at singer Susan Boyle's home in West Lothian.

Sir David to voice CBBC animation

Veteran actor Sir David Jason is to lend his voice to CBBC's first ever in-house animation series, it is announced.

Phil Spector 'denied fair trial'

Lawyers for music producer Phil Spector are appealing his murder conviction, claiming he was denied a fair trial.

Huffington Post Entertainment (USA)

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin: Dog Ears Music: Volume 114

Bettina Korek: Kathryn Bigelow's Life in Art

Andy Pemberton: Previously Unseen John Lennon Photos Reveal How Far Popular Music Has Fallen

Lady Gaga's 'Telephone' Video Featuring Beyonce Is Beyond, NSFW

Patricia Zohn: Culture Zohn: Marina Abramovic: Confront Your Fear

Huffington Post Media (USA)

Howell Raines Slams Roger Ailes, Fox News' 'Dishonest,' 'Propaganda'

TIME Promotes Nancy Gibbs, Michael Elliott To Top Ranks

Why Is Rupert Murdoch Allowed To Talk About The Internet?

Kirk Cheyfitz: Be First on the National Billboards-May-Not-Talk-to-Me List

Jarvis Coffin: Nothing to Snore at: Pete Blackshaw Urges we "Get Back to Boring"

ABC-TV (Australia)

Mose Allison: The Way of the World

Mose Allison's quirky pianism remains brilliant & he is still one of the most deliciously sharp, sly songwriters. The Way of the World's producer ( a younger, brilliant songsmith ) relentlessly 'stalked' Mose until the 82-year-old decided, 'Well, what the hell, I haven't done a record in a long time!' A few years ago, when asked to curate a music festival in Germany, Joe Henry said 'Well, the first thing I'd want to do is invite Mose Allison.' Later, Joe described that remark as 'really, just an excuse for me to be in his orbit' & said 'I became fairly obsessed with the notion that Mose might yet have something more to tell us.' Joe was right; he has done a brilliant job of letting Mose be his singular self, whilst adding unexpected musical colours. Like to know how Joe coaxed Mose into a recording studio - after a 12-year absence - & what then happened? Read all about it, here http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=35257 Mose Allison official site: http://www.moseallison.net

Music - Chris Smither live

Renowned American folk blues guitarist Chris Smither is touring various parts of the country at the moment, and he dropped into the Bush Telegraph studios for a chat.

Mamadou Diabate, Bobby Singh and Jeff Lang

Djan Djan is the freely available, expanded version of the wonderful CD by guitarist Jeff Lang, tabla maestro Bobby Singh and mind-boggling kora player Mamadou Diabate. Mamadou Diabate is a cousin of the world's most famous kora player, Toumani Diabate, and has been going from strength to creative strength since moving to the USA. Bobby Singh has lived in Australia for years but was born in England and spent much of his youth in Mumbai studying the tabla and is a disciple of the great Aneesh Pradhan. Jeff Lang is the Geelong-raised musician who, like Richard Thompson, combines incisive lyrics with virtuosic guitar flights of fantasy. They met when Mamadou toured Australia in early 2008. Djan Djan was spontaneously made one March day in Melbourne. With Jeff on acoustic lap slide, they make a new, inspiring sound. The original version of the album had only 5 tracks and was only available in one pressing. The new version has 10 tracks and is universally available, through ABC.

Music Deli from the Port Fairy Folk Festival

The Music Deli recording team caught several performances at the Port Fairy Folk festival in the first weekend of March, as well as presenting a concert on Stage 1 on the opening Friday night. In that concert, the Narasirato Pan Pipers from the Solomon Islands, Ego Lemos from Timor, and Melbourne-based singer and songwriter Jen Cloher with her band The Endless Sea.

Divine Heartbeat: Music from the Parliament of the World's Religions, Pt 2

More highlights from the Sacred Music Concert held at last year's Parliament of the World's Religions. Trumpeter James Morrison teams up with Brahma Kumaris drummer and composer David Jones, the sacred writings of the Baha'is are set to music by Shadi Toloui-Wallace, South African Muslim singer Zain Bhikha interprets a classic pop song, and we hear one of the final performances from the indigenous singer-songwriter Ruby Hunter who died in February.