One Offs

Numbers are down for TV ratings across the networks, including "American Idol," with "only" 22.8 million people tuning in for the May 1st broadcast …

Neil Young announced he’s releasing his entire music archive in chronological order on Blu-ray discs …

The owners of the Seattle SuperSonics reportedly alleged in a lawsuit that Seattle’s deputy mayor and certain council members sabotaged their efforts to get a new arena …

The "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County," a new musical by John Mellencamp and Stephen King, has been postponed with the hopes of it running during the 2009-2010 season …

Prince’s first book, "21 Nights," based on his 21 sold-out concerts at The O2 arena in London, will be published this fall.

Nothing new in the world of the record biz: Warner Music Group said May 7th that higher costs and a shift to digital music resulted in a wider second-quarter loss and it has suspended dividends …

Toxicology tests show that Tejano singer Emilio Navaira was intoxicated when he crashed his tour bus into freeway barrels in Houston March 23rd, forcing him to undergo brain surgery …

Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell spoke at Central Michigan University’s commencement ceremonies May 3rd and received an honorary Doctor of Music degree …

Gretchen Wilson passed her GED exam in April and will wear a cap and gown for graduation ceremonies May 15th, after dropping out of high school in ninth grade.