Madonna Stage Collapses Killing 1 Person, Injuring 9 Others

The roof at the Stade Velodrome stadium fell apart on top of several workers. One worker was killed and two of the injured were seriously hurt, said Maurice Di Nocera, Marseille city councilor in charge of major events, said on France-Info radio.

The seriously injured were an American and a Briton, said the Marseille central fire department. The killed worker was French. No identities were released. - more on this story

Miley Cyrus' Hannah Montana Bigger Than Mariah Carey

"He Could Be the One" debuted at No. 10, just above Carey's "Obsessed," which debuted at No. 11. Hannah Montana also logged a No. 87 debut for "Ice Cream Freeze (Let's Chill)."

"Obsessed" marks Carey's 40th entry on the Hot 100, making her just the eighth woman in the chart's 51-year history to make 40 or more appearances. - more on this story

Amy Winehouse Divorces Blake

A judge read out the divorce decree for "Fielder-Civil B. v Winehouse A.J." along with those of other estranged couples at a brief Family Court hearing.

Neither 25-year-old Winehouse nor Fielder-Civil, 27, was in court Thursday. The divorce becomes final after six weeks and a day. - more on this story

Brandy Settles Fatal Crash Lawsuit

The singer's insurance company has agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to Mallory Ham, a woman who was driving one of the cars involved in the accident, reports E! Online.

The crash occurred on the 405 freeway on December 30, 2006 when Brandy lost control of her Land Rover and struck a car driven by Awatef Aboudihaj, 38, who died as a result. - details on that settlement

Felix da Housecat Says We All Wanna Be Prince

"I wrote this song because even 25 years later We All Wanna Be Prince," Felix explains. "Prince is one of the most brilliant, talented, and influential musicians of all time and without him many contemporary musicians would be nowhere."

Ushering out the single in grand style, Felix will release the original version along with a bevy of remixes by Paper Faces (AKA The Killers/Madonna/Seal super-producer Stuart Price), Joachim Garraud, Danny Howells, Grey Ghost & Deth Hertz, and Port-Royal. - more on this story

White Lies Book US Appearances

This trip marks their first return to the states since their coast to coast US trek that kicked off with a raucous filled SXSW in March and ended with performance to a packed crowd at the annual Coachella Music Festival in Indio, CA all in support of the acclaimed debut album To Lose My Life.

In addition to Lollapalooza White Lies are also confirmed to perform at a number of other major festivals including Benicassim, Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds and T in the Park. Needless to say, the next few months are going to be busy ones! -

Addictive Coming To America

Mayday Set Release

Loaded with spacey bangers, Technology delivers a barrage of centrifugal force to morph our little indie ears to untold heights of electro-clap, rap futurism.

Lush, frank, and ample -Technology is �MAYDAY! use organic instruments, twisting them with digital effects and synths, to create an opus to the digital world around us and its weaving in and out of our daily lives. Amidst the adrenaline seeping from each track, �MAYDAY!'s is a pastiche of skills, fusing technique and finesse without sacrificing the rawness needed to guide listeners through a splash of modern urbanity. - more on this story

Butterfly Boucher Goes Soph

Mark Jowett, one of the principal founders of the Nettwerk Music Group, explains: "On behalf of all at Nettwerk, we're thrilled to be releasing Scary Fragile, which is a great testament to Butterfly's brilliant songwriting and her abilities as the consummate musician."

Butterfly has confirmed a special New York City performance for Thursday, July 30 at Housing Works Bookstore Caf� (126 Crosby Street, NYC; Time: 7:00PM, $15). She'll join Erika Wennerstrom of Heartless Bastards for the "Live For Home" event; all proceeds from the show will benefit Housing Works, the nation's largest community-based AIDS service organization. Since 1990, Housing Works has helped more than 20,000 homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS: - http://www.housingworksbookstore.org

Andrew Hoover Cooks Up Chances, Stances & Romances

The Connecticut-based performer signed with Rock Ridge Music in 2008, and hit the studio with label President Jason Spiewak in New York City to record his full-length debut. In addition to the NYC sessions, Andrew traveled South to work with Chris Henderson of 3 Doors Down fame at his Rivergate Studios in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

"I am very grateful everything Rock Ridge Music has done with me thus far," says Hoover, "The journey is a long one, but working with people like Jason Spiewak and [label CEO] Tom Derr makes me feel that a successful journey in the music industry is possible. Jason made the recording process for 'Chances, Stances & Romances' comfortable and inspiring. I went into the studio every day knowing exactly what it is I wanted and needed to accomplish. So much of my energy when I perform comes from the thrill of playing in front of people. Jason made sure that the energy you see with me onstage was captured and then transferred to tape." - more on this story

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