Sony Pictures and IMAX are very excited to release Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT beginning October 28th for a 10-day engagement in theatres nationwide. Sorry this was all the info we were provided but in related news, Michael Jackson picked up five American Music Awards on Tuesday, almost four months after his sudden death turned him into the biggest-selling artist of the year, organizers said on Tuesday. more

Pete Doherty has cancelled his Irish tour after being hospitalised Monday night (October 12), suffering breathing difficulties. A statement from Doherty's agent confirmed that he is currently under observation by doctors and will not play the tour as scheduled. more

Singer Al Martino, who played the Frank Sinatra-type role of Johnny Fontane in "The Godfather" and recorded hits including "Spanish Eyes" and the Italian ballad "Volare" in a 50-year musical career, died Tuesday. He was 82.more

The Fox network says Carrie Underwood will host a two-hour variety special tentatively titled, "Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special," to air Dec. 7. more

A Spanish court says autopsy results show Irish Boyzone star Stephen Gately died of natural causes.more

Janet Jackson will release a new best-of collection, titled Number Ones, on November 17. Thanks to a partnership between Universal Music and EMI Music, the two-disc set compiles 33 of Janet's #1 global hit songsmore. The effort is also rumored feature a new duet between Janet and her late brother Michael. The report is a little suspect but you can read it here.

Carly Simon is suing Starbucks Corp., saying the coffee company's now-defunct music venture didn't adequately promote her 2008 album, dooming the record before it was even released. more. Anyone else find it ironic that a coffee shop chain was trying to sell mellow music? Or was it a marketing ploy to sell more coffee?